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A utility to rename multiple files

Description

KRename is a tool to rename files easily.

Features

Rename large numbers of files
Rename files, by simply adding a sequence of numbers or changing case
Plugins can be used to rename files using metadata from images, movies, music and more

Usage

Starting in the Files tab, Add the files to be renamed.

- If a file is not wanted, click Remove
- Click Remove All to start over
In the Destination tab, choose the action to be performed on the files

- Rename the files, leaving them in the original folder
- Copy the files to another folder, renaming them. The original files are left untouched
- Move the files to another folder, renaming them
- Create symbolic links in another folder. The links use the naming method requested, the original files untouched
The plugins tab lists the plugins available

- Available plugins are listed in the box on the left. Choosing a plugin displays the tags that are available when renaming files
Filename

- Choose the naming scheme to use when renaming files
  - For Prefix and Suffix, choose Number or Date to add each to the beginning or end of the filename. A custom string may be entered in the box next to the drop down list
  - Choose an option for the Filename or Extension. Using Custom allows the use of the tags provided by plugins
  - If using numbers, choose a starting and ending range
- The box at the bottom is a preview of the renamed file
Click Finish to preform the renaming operation

Authors

Original author: Dominik Seichter <domseichter AT web.de>
Current maintainer: Heiko Becker <heirecka at exherbo dot org>

More Information

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-'''A batch rename application. '''</translate>
+A utility to rename multiple files</translate>
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+[[Image:krename-start.png]]
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+=== Description ===
-'''KRename''' is KDE's swiss army knife to rename files.
+'''KRename''' is a tool to rename files easily.
+=== Features ===
-<!--T:3-->
+* Rename large numbers of files
-It uses plugins to make use of meta data, allows you to change cases, add numbers and many more.
+* Rename files, by simply adding a sequence of numbers or changing case
+* Plugins can be used to rename files using metadata from images, movies, music and more
-<!--T:4-->
-Renaming of thousand files in one run is no problem.
-== Screenshots == <!--T:5-->
-<!--T:6-->
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-Choosing options in the <menuchoice>Filename</menuchoice> screen]]
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-Maybe you need short snappy names to add to your web page]]
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-<!--T:8-->
-{|class="tablecenter" style="border:1px solid darkgray;"
-|[[Image:Krename3.png|thumb|350px|center|
-Perhaps the subject of the snapshots is important]]
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+=== Usage ===
+* Starting in the Files tab, '''Add''' the files to be renamed.
+[[Image:krename-1.png]]
+** If a file is not wanted, click '''Remove'''
+** Click '''Remove All''' to start over
+* In the Destination tab, choose the action to be performed on the files
+[[Image:krename-2.png]]
+** Rename the files, leaving them in the original folder
+** Copy the files to another folder, renaming them. The original files are left untouched
+** Move the files to another folder, renaming them
+** Create symbolic links in another folder. The links use the naming method requested, the original files untouched
+* The plugins tab lists the plugins available
+[[Image:krename-3.png]]
+** Available plugins are listed in the box on the left. Choosing a plugin displays the tags that are available when renaming files
+* Filename
+[[Image:krename-4.png]]
+** Choose the naming scheme to use when renaming files
+*** For '''Prefix''' and '''Suffix''', choose Number or Date to add each to the beginning or end of the filename. A custom string may be entered in the box next to the drop down list
+*** Choose an option for the '''Filename''' or '''Extension'''. Using '''Custom''' allows the use of the tags provided by plugins
+*** If using numbers, choose a starting and ending range
+** The box at the bottom is a preview of the renamed file
+* Click '''Finish''' to preform the renaming operation
 == Authors == <!--T:9-->
 * Original author: Dominik Seichter <domseichter AT web.de>