(How) can I change multiple file names in a folder?

My new scanner creates file names with with long, repeated numerical sequences. Can I edit (shorten) the names in batches?

Hey man, no problem.
There are several sites you can look at that will give you a good idea on how to use Automator, such as:
Mac 101: Automator
Automatedworkflows.com tips and videos
(This is the site where I learned everything really, and this site also provides 3rd party actions that have greately helped me with better workflows)
Automator.us videos
Good luck man.

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