Renaming image files in aperture?

how do I rename my image files. I need to do this in order for my photos to be accepted in 'Hugin'. at the moment it says error, this file contains invalid characters, hugin can't use files with these filenames, please rename files. what do I do? 

When you export the version from Aperture you are free to name the exported version anything you wish. Use a format that is acceptable to the site you are sending  the files to.
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