Batch rename in automator with step

I'd like to rename a large number of files in Automator with alternate numbers. For example, files 1-10 would be renamed 1,3,5,7,9,11 etc, and 2-10 would be renamed 2,4,6,8,10,12 etc. I'm familiar with rename finder items but cannot think of a way to make it rename with alternate numbers. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Hi,
Is there any way to batch rename multiple files with individual names? I.e
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IMG_124 changed to MOL157A
IMG_125 changed to AGKH135
IMG_126 changed to MNOLH13
IMG_127 changed to ASFBLUG
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Are they any programs or scripts or plug ins that would do that job?
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HI there Onemorewave,
It looks like there is a batch remname feature included in OS X 10.10 Yosimte if you are planing on updating.
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Rename multiple items
Select the items, then Control-click one of them.
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Add text: Enter the text to you want to add in the field, then choose to add the text before or after the current name.
Format: Choose a name format for the files, then choose to put the index, counter, or date before or after the name. Enter a name in the Custom Format field, then enter the number you want to start with.
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Hi, everybody!
Hope I can find help in this section. Else, please forgive me if I posted in the wrong place...
I find myself in this situation.
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I'm pretty sure I remember this working how I wanted in previous versions of Bridge, but at least since cs4, it has not worked as I would like. I've tried searching for an answer or a setting that I'm missing, but have come back empty-handed.
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