Changing file names in the Finder

Hi,
Is there a way to change the names of video files in the Finder then relink them in FCPX? I have some files that I imported from my camera. Unfortunately, the camera's date was incorrect. I'd like to change the file names via the Finder to the correct dates, then relink them to the associated projects in Final Cut Pro X. However, this doesn't seem possible: when I relaunch FCPX, the "new" files appear alongside the old files in the event library and there doesn't seem to be a way to relink them.
thanks,
fh

You can't relink files in FCPX. Best way to rename clips is within FCPX itself.
final
Batch rename clips using a naming preset
1. In the Event Browser, select the clips you want to rename.
2. To open the Info inspector, click the Inspector button in the toolbar (shown below), and click the Info button at the top of the pane that appears.
3. Choose Apply Custom Name from the Action pop-up menu and choose a naming preset from the submenu.
The clips selected in the Event Browser are renamed.

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