Batch rename improvements

While liking the batch rename feature, I'd like to suggest some improvements:
1) The ability to save renaming schemes - eg "standard", "web"
2) Character replacements - eg new filename = first 5 characters of old filename + "dog" + all characters after 16th character of old name
3) Search and replace - eg replace "dog" with "cats"
If any of these aren't clear, I'd happily elaborate.
John

I second the request for improvements in batch renaming. In my view the "standard" for this function is the Bulk Rename Utility (www.bulkrenameutility.co.uk) by Jim Willsher and Paolo Messina, if I were Adobe I would look at that feature set as the goal.

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