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Title: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: mouser on September 09, 2007, 07:37 AM
Ryan over at cybernetnews.com (http://cybernetnews.com/) has a post (http://cybernetnews.com/2007/09/08/the-best-free-file-renamer/) up on his favorite file renamer, called appropriately, ReNamer (http://www.den4b.com/downloads.php?project=ReNamer).

I must admit it looks quite compelling, with a simple clean interface that supports chaining of operations and a nice preview window.

--> However, looking at the screenshots I worry that it might be a little low on renaming options compared to some others..

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Is it the best? How does it stack up against the shareware competition?
I don't know the answer to that, but there are a few long threads on the DonationCoder forum discussing renamer tools that you might want to check out if you are in the market for a renamer:


Anyone who has tried ReNamer want to chime in with a better replacement?

The cybernetnews.com blog post is here: http://cybernetnews.com/2007/09/08/the-best-free-file-renamer/
And ReNamer website here: http://www.den4b.com/downloads.php?project=ReNamer

ps.
Ryan over at Cybernetnews (http://cybernetnews.com/) as been absolutely on fire lately, with tons of great posts coming out every days it seems -- I don't know how he's keeping up this pace but it's truly becoming a daily must-read.
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: yksyks on September 09, 2007, 08:08 AM
My favorite is PFrank (http://www3.telus.net/pfrank). With the regular expressions you just can do anything...
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: mouser on September 09, 2007, 08:11 AM
PFrank needs a website intervention.  ;D
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: yksyks on September 09, 2007, 08:15 AM
You're right. It's a pity. But the application itself is very well done. Worth trying, unless you hate regex!  :P
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: TucknDar on September 09, 2007, 08:29 AM
PFRANK looks very good.

Personally I just use the internal rename tool in Total Commander, however I've use RenameMaster from www.joejoesoft.com as well a couple of times.

I might check out ReNamer, though I'll still mainly use TC
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: masu on September 09, 2007, 09:52 AM
my favorite is Bulk Rename Utility

http://www.bulkrenameutility.co.uk/
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: s2h on September 09, 2007, 09:57 AM
I've been using Rename Master

http://www.joejoesoft.com/vcms/108/

Just looked through the manual for ReNamer.  Looks promising.  I'll give it a shot.
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: Lashiec on September 09, 2007, 12:23 PM
I tried ReNamer a while ago, and came up very impressed. The addition of the Pascal-like syntax is worth mentioning. I myself use a combination of various ones: xplorer² built-in functions for everyday use, jv16 PowerTools when you need some power and Mp3tag for audio files. Maybe I should opt for a all-in-one file renamer instead of juggling between three programs (after all, those three are going to stay in my computer for a while, well maybe xplorer² will get a timeout card soon... ;)) :tellme:
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: Darwin on September 09, 2007, 01:06 PM
my favorite is Bulk Rename Utility

http://www.bulkrenameutility.co.uk/
-masu (September 09, 2007, 09:52 AM)

+1 for Bulk Rename Utility  :Thmbsup: I've tried a number of renamers (including PFrank, The Rename, Oscars Renamer, etc.) and BRU is by far the best, in my (ever so humble) opinion. Jim Wilsher, the developer is constantly tweaking it. He accepts donations so if you like the app, consider donating.
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: nudone on September 09, 2007, 01:50 PM
Rename Master for me also.
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: f0dder on September 09, 2007, 01:53 PM
The Bulk Rename Utility interface looks a bit messy and overcrowded though :/
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: nudone on September 09, 2007, 01:55 PM
The Bulk Rename Utility interface looks a bit messy and overcrowded though :/

-f0dder (September 09, 2007, 01:53 PM)
i agree - hence the use of Rename Master - it seemed the most intuitive to me.
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: Darwin on September 09, 2007, 02:04 PM
I dunno... what I LIKE about BRU is that everything is right there in front of you. I actually find the interface to be extremely intuitive. It's one of its strengths in my (not so) humble opinion. Anyway, to each his or her own.
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: Lashiec on September 09, 2007, 02:07 PM
To tell you the truth, one of the reasons ReNamer is a bit more appealling than the other options is the interface is well designed. Browsing through the other options shows either a overload of tabs or checkboxes, or too much cascading menus (PFrank). Perhaps the other one which has a decent interface design is Flash Renamer, another favourite around here.

(Hmmm, tabs overload reminds me of something...)
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: Darwin on September 09, 2007, 02:11 PM
(Hmmm, tabs overload reminds me of something...)
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Your webbrowser at the moment?  :P

I agree WRT tabs and checkboxes. I guess I'm a victim of being so used to BRU that I am oblivious to its shortcomings... At any rate, I am familiar enough with its interface that I just check off what I want and off I go!
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: Lashiec on September 09, 2007, 02:13 PM
You'll soon discover it. My browser is nothing compared with some of the things you'll see ;D
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: jgpaiva on September 10, 2007, 09:26 AM
One more vote for BRU. There hasn't been any renaming task it hasn't been able to acomplish. Also, the live preview is VERY useful.

Note: i haven't tried many, but DOpus' internal renaming utility isn't too bad, and oscar's with vim is also quite acceptable.
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: noutters on September 10, 2007, 12:43 PM
 :-*My favorite renamer is the freeware LupasRename. It's portable, powerful and simple to use thanks to a well designed interface.
Unfortunately, it is not developed since april 2005. That is not a concern since the code is well polished and the options cover most of a regular user needs.

Check it at http://rename.lupasfreeware.org/

Cheers :Thmbsup:
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: katykaty on September 10, 2007, 02:05 PM
I'm really happy with ReNamer.  :up:

Whoever designed the user interface for Bulk Rename Utility shouldn't be allowed near computers  :o
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: Armando on September 10, 2007, 05:24 PM
I think I've tried them all!

my favorites :

Bulk Rename Utility (I like BRU's UI by the way. It's just a matter of getting used to it.)
Flash Renamer (UI is more sexy, I admit)

I use both, extensively.
I usually prefer BRU (when I have to rename 1000s of files), but I enjoy Flash Renamer better for presets and the ability to save batches of complex regex renaming operations. Indispensable. (Is it only me or is it much harder to do that with BRU?)
Anyway : both are extremely powerful, quick and not too resource hungry.
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: Armando on September 10, 2007, 05:33 PM
Also, the live preview is VERY useful.
-jgpaiva (September 10, 2007, 09:26 AM)
Yes... Also... Not sure but I think that this is one reason I didn't stick to Rename Master, and why I prefer Bru and Flash renamer
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: iphigenie on September 11, 2007, 10:26 AM
My favorite is flexRenamer - that is real live preview!!!

I think the site is in japanese and I can't find it this minute, but the program is very nice

* simple precanned actions
* can do files or folders, recursive as well
* advanced options supporting supports regular expressions, translation mapping, and normal windows style wildcard
* can use attributes as part of the rename
* can use tmetainformation for certain types of files (music tags, exif and iptc for images, html meta tags and office meta tags)
* instant preview of the effect

The last one took the cookie for me - it is instant (although tag rename can take 3-4 seconds) even on very large trees (10'000 images, say) and means you can figure out your regexp and refine etc.  In one of my previous jobs this program meant that our designers were able to rename/renumber large number of images coming from clients in minutes, without having to involve the techies ;)

Should do a mini review to show all the options

EDIT: found the link in the "about flexible renamer" http://hp.vector.co.jp/authors/VA014830/FlexRena/
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: Armando on September 11, 2007, 10:42 AM
My favorite is flexRenamer - that is real live preview!!!

I think the site is in japanese and I can't find it this minute, but the program is very nice

* simple precanned actions
* can do files or folders, recursive as well
* advanced options supporting supports regular expressions, translation mapping, and normal windows style wildcard
* can use attributes as part of the rename
* can use tmetainformation for certain types of files (music tags, exif and iptc for images, html meta tags and office meta tags)
* instant preview of the effect

The last one took the cookie for me - it is instant (although tag rename can take 3-4 seconds) even on very large trees (10'000 images, say) and means you can figure out your regexp and refine etc.  In one of my previous jobs this program meant that our designers were able to rename/renumber large number of images coming from clients in minutes, without having to involve the techies ;)

Should do a mini review to show all the options

EDIT: found the link in the "about flexible renamer" http://hp.vector.co.jp/authors/VA014830/FlexRena/

-iphigenie (September 11, 2007, 10:26 AM)

Yes! a good one too!!
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: PhilB66 on September 11, 2007, 10:47 AM
Here's a link to Flexible Renamer's English page (http://hp.vector.co.jp/authors/VA014830/english/FlexRena/). Looks like development ceased in 2003.
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: PhilB66 on September 11, 2007, 11:37 AM
Came across another interesting tool - ARen (http://aren.hulubulu.dk/overview/). Selected features:
   
- Undo functionality
- Real time preview
- MP3/ID3 renaming
- Image renaming
- Thumbnail view
- Supports both files and folders
- Several renaming methods
- Use multiple method at once
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: Curt on September 11, 2007, 04:37 PM
Forgive me for asking a question just a little off topic:

Are there any Renamer that will auto-replace "20%" with a single (blank) space?


-

- or could a "Replace20%" be a new DC coding snack / meal??

Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: Darwin on September 11, 2007, 05:17 PM
Dang! I've seen this as an option somewhere... I'll dig around and find out where (I've no doubt that it will probably turn out to be nothing whatsoever to do with File Renaming, but so bit it).
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: jgpaiva on September 11, 2007, 05:54 PM
Curt: there are several online sites to do that.
Here (http://www.elfqrin.com/url2ascii.html)'s one example.
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: Darwin on September 12, 2007, 08:17 AM
Hmm... I actually forgot to search for this so will take quick look now. In the interim, Bulk Rename Utility will allow you to do this very easily:

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Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: iphigenie on September 12, 2007, 08:48 AM
It's very similar in flexrename  8)
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: Darwin on September 12, 2007, 08:50 AM
I can't find the other app, Curt. Sorry, I know it's in an options dialogue somewhere as a radio button to check but I'm stumped. All I can think of is that it might be an option in Neodownloader - which I no longer have installed (got it as a Giveawayoftheday but never used it so turfed it). Anyway, if I ever figure this out, I'll post back here. In the meantime, as noted above, Bulk Rename Utility (and probably any other renamer, will allow you to do this with the greatest of ease!
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: cybernetnews on September 12, 2007, 09:34 AM
My favorite is PFrank (http://www3.telus.net/pfrank). With the regular expressions you just can do anything...
-yksyks (September 09, 2007, 08:08 AM)
ReNamer can do regular expressions as well.

ps.
Ryan over at Cybernetnews (http://cybernetnews.com/) as been absolutely on fire lately, with tons of great posts coming out every days it seems -- I don't know how he's keeping up this pace but it's truly becoming a daily must-read.
-mouser (September 09, 2007, 07:37 AM)
Thanks mouser! :)
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: Curt on September 12, 2007, 09:35 AM
Ohh, it was not "20%", but %20 - well, anyway:

http://www.elfqrin.com/url2ascii.html is one example.
-jgpaiva (September 11, 2007, 05:54 PM)

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- both are fine solutions. Thank you!

--

... it might be an option in Neodownloader - ..
-Darwin (September 12, 2007, 08:50 AM)

This is right where it would prefer it to be! Very often people forget to rename their pics before uploading, so when we download them they have this annoying %20 in their names. It would be so good if some picture-downloader could auto-replace any "%20" in the saving process. You are most welcome to report back on the subject, Darwin!

Another question: can the same be done with "_" and "-_-" (music files)??
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: Darwin on September 12, 2007, 05:18 PM
Just to point out, Bulk Rename Utility does offer regex searches and replacements, as you can see in the screenshot I posted earlier in the thread.

Another question: can the same be done with "_" and "-_-" (music files)??

I'm not sure, Curt. As noted, I've uninstalled Neodownloader so am not in a position to look into it for you, sorry!
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: Curt on September 12, 2007, 05:40 PM
Another question: can the same be done with "_" and "-_-" (music files)??

I'm not sure, Curt. As noted, I've uninstalled Neodownloader so am not in a position to look into it for you, sorry!
-Darwin (September 12, 2007, 05:18 PM)

Ohh, sorry for being unclear again - I meant, can it be done in the Bulk Renamer Util ?
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: Darwin on September 12, 2007, 07:01 PM
Oh, yes this can be done very easily in BRU, Curt! The editing I've done to this screencap is decidedly amateurish, but does the job:

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Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: cybernetnews on September 12, 2007, 09:27 PM
Oh, yes this can be done very easily in BRU, Curt! The editing I've done to this screencap is decidedly amateurish, but does the job:
 (see attachment in previous post (https://www.donationcoder.com/forum/index.php?topic=9908.msg76334#msg76334))
-Darwin (September 12, 2007, 07:01 PM)
The interface on that proram is just, well, it needs a little TLC.  :-[
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: Darwin on September 12, 2007, 09:30 PM
Oh, yes this can be done very easily in BRU, Curt! The editing I've done to this screencap is decidedly amateurish, but does the job:
 (see attachment in previous post (https://www.donationcoder.com/forum/index.php?topic=9908.msg76334#msg76334))
-Darwin (September 12, 2007, 07:01 PM)
The interface on that proram is just, well, it needs a little TLC.  :-[
-cybernetnews (September 12, 2007, 09:27 PM)

Yeah, it's funny what you can get used to, isn't it? I agree that the UI looks like a dog's breakfast, but it doesn't bother me in the slightest!

EDIT: repaired quotes
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: PhilB66 on September 12, 2007, 10:16 PM
Flexible Renamer - Another Free File Renamer (http://cybernetnews.com/2007/09/12/flexible-renamer-another-free-file-renamer/) by Cybernetnews. iphigenie gets mentioned  ;)
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: Darwin on September 12, 2007, 11:18 PM
Cool - nice little minireview. Very succinct but all the pertinent information is there.
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: Curt on September 13, 2007, 12:28 AM
It's very similar in flexrename  8)
-iphigenie (September 12, 2007, 08:48 AM)

Thanks, iphigenie (and PhilB66). The FlexRename's GUI is not as overwhelming as the Bulk thing's, but I might choke on the regular expressions, despite all the presets.
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: iphigenie on September 13, 2007, 04:09 AM
Wow, fame at last!

Hmm, it never occured to me that sequential operations were not supported - you have to go to the advanced mode, you cannot queue 2 simple presets. That's a very good point, and I guess it shows the author is so familiar with the advanced mode options he couldnt imagine some people would not be comfortable to have to switch to that mode to do simple things like -001. (I have fallen in traps like that when writing web applications - expecting people to use the advanced search etc.)

Curt: the advantage of the live preview is that you can figure it out and get it wrong 12 times in 20 seconds and still not have lost too much time.
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: zridling on September 13, 2007, 06:38 AM
I have to agree with a few others that Bulk Rename Utility (http://www.bulkrenameutility.co.uk/Main_Intro.php) is both the most powerful and easiest to use (for me). The UI is cluttered for good reason — it's all right there in front of you, and once you stare at it for a couple of minutes it makes sense (each function is labeled and numbered). No tabs, no backdoors, no subdialogs, just one level, and BAM! you're done. Makes it easy to save any renaming profile, and it's donationware, comes in Unicode, and 64-bit versions.

I considered and then rejected doing a meta-review of renamers a year ago because there were so many, several of them very, very good, and most of them useful. But their UI's varied so much among each other, I soon saw it became a matter of personal preference; often, simply what you were accustomed to using. Best thing is, the high-end file managers like XYplorer and DOpus include extensive renaming abilities if you don't use one of these utilities.
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: Curt on September 13, 2007, 10:24 AM
... the advantage of the live preview is that you can figure it out and get it wrong 12 times in 20 seconds and still not have lost too much time.
-iphigenie (September 13, 2007, 04:09 AM)

Very reassuring feature!
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: rjbull on September 18, 2007, 05:05 AM
Ryan over at cybernetnews.com (http://cybernetnews.com/) has a post (http://cybernetnews.com/2007/09/08/the-best-free-file-renamer/) up on his favorite file renamer, called appropriately, ReNamer (http://www.den4b.com/downloads.php?project=ReNamer).
-mouser (September 09, 2007, 07:37 AM)

Version 5.05 of this program, Denis Kozlov's ReNamer, is now out, dated 17th Sept. 2007.

Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: Curt on September 18, 2007, 12:28 PM
It's very similar in flexrename 
-iphigenie (September 12, 2007, 08:48 AM)
Flexible Renamer - Another Free File Renamer (http://cybernetnews.com/2007/09/12/flexible-renamer-another-free-file-renamer/)
-PhilB66 (September 12, 2007, 10:16 PM)

I cannot see that Flexible Renamer has been updated since May 2003 (except for addin of German UI in 2005) - is this program really to be counted among the best today?
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: katykaty on September 18, 2007, 01:15 PM
Ryan over at cybernetnews.com (http://cybernetnews.com/) has a post (http://cybernetnews.com/2007/09/08/the-best-free-file-renamer/) up on his favorite file renamer, called appropriately, ReNamer (http://www.den4b.com/downloads.php?project=ReNamer).
-mouser (September 09, 2007, 07:37 AM)

Version 5.05 of this program, Denis Kozlov's ReNamer, is now out, dated 17th Sept. 2007.


-rjbull (September 18, 2007, 05:05 AM)

Thanks for the heads up  :)
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: lothark on September 26, 2007, 07:12 AM
Has anyone mentioned Siren - http://www.scarabee-software.net/en/siren.html
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: naveed on September 26, 2007, 06:08 PM
I really like Rename-It. It's quick and very clean. It's open source but no updates for a while and has some problems with Vista.

https://sourceforge.net/projects/renameit/
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: ssoundman on September 26, 2007, 08:09 PM
Here's another vote for Renamer (used on WinXP Pro). I haven't tried BRU but I have tried a few others whose names escape me. I really like the options Renamer offers. I take a lot of digital photos and videos of my kids, and have found Renamer to be very, very fast even when renaming directories of over 100 photos to have a basic name and a sequence number (i.e. "School Concert 001.jpg, ..." It finished the process so quickly I had to double check to see that it had really finished!

The interface can be a little daunting at first, but it's well worth learning.

I saved my preset and just have to make a minor modification each time I use it rather than figure it all out again. It strips all the filename characters but leaves the file extension in place, inserts the new name you have chosen and serializes it, as in my example above.

If anyone wants a copy of it I'll be glad to share it; you can easily import it and tweak it to suit your needs.

Awesome utility! :Thmbsup:

Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: ssoundman on September 26, 2007, 08:24 PM
Thanks, rjbull. I just saw your post - I'll look for the update immediately.
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: colonelz on September 27, 2007, 03:13 AM
I cannot see that Flexible Renamer has been updated since May 2003 (except for addin of German UI in 2005) - is this program really to be counted among the best today?
-Curt (September 18, 2007, 12:28 PM)

I think so. Beside to Directory Opus i use FlexibleRenamer for completion for about two years.

One interesting point is: It has a fresh and streamlined interface although the program is now more than 4 years old. Most coders underestimate the importance of an interface or are not capable to design for usability. Flexible Renamer is a positive example for its age. Most newer tools and if they are containing more functions are less usable under aspects of usability.
Title: Try this one : Ant Renamer
Post by: georges on September 27, 2007, 03:56 PM
I am surprised no one has suggested my favourite renamer: Ant Renamer (http://www.antp.be/software/renamer) (freeware with source code available)
- Very good interface, simple and user friendly
- Undo function
- No RegEx but not a problem for me.

Worth to be tried !  :Thmbsup:
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: Curt on September 27, 2007, 05:53 PM
I couldn't decide which one to use, but I finally grabbed the FREE Rename Master (http://www.joejoesoft.com/vcms/108/) from JoeJoe, the Jackass! It is too soon for me to say anything about the program, but here is a screenshot to hopefully tell more than a thousand words:

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Though, but maybe it is adequate to add a few words from the author himself:

Features

- Intelligent number sorting
- JPEG/MP3 tag support and many more Meta-Variables
- Auto-Preview support
- "Scipts" to save commonly used renaming options
- [ You are not allowed to view attachments ] and [?] command prompt style wildcards for replacing and remove options
- "Undo" button so a renaming operation can be rolled back
- Floating thumbnail window for viewing pictures and optional thumbnail file list view
- Optional Explorer integration for right-clicking on folders or using "Send To"
- no install program is needed.
-Jackass JoeJoe

Edit:
5 stars from SnapFiles (http://www.snapfiles.com/get/renamemaster.html):

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Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: m9833 on September 28, 2007, 12:44 PM
Since years, I am quite happy with the shareware "Better File Rename" which is very well integrated with windows explorer.  I have not yet tried their latest version 5.0, though. I think I will also give BRU and renamer a try.

http://www.publicspace.net/windows/BetterFileRename/index.html
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: nosh on September 28, 2007, 01:48 PM
It looks very generic, Curt. Have you tried ReNamer? They all pretty much do the same thing but it's the only one I find a pleasure to use.
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: nudone on September 29, 2007, 02:17 AM
i prefer 'Rename Master' also (okay, i know i'm repeating myself from earlier in this thread).

i think the use of the tabs in rename master just make it a little easier to understand. i don't use rename tools very often to it's nice to have an interface that is intuitive enough to work with when you've not seen it for a couple of months.

but, no doubt, ReNamer will feel more intuitive to other people.
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: Renegade on October 05, 2007, 08:42 PM
I just installed BRU - very nice. Lots of easy options there.

Also, I noticed that it's using pcre.dll - handy. (Stands for Perl Compatible Regular Expressions)
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: Armando on October 07, 2007, 12:18 AM
I just installed BRU - very nice. Lots of easy options there.
-Renegade (October 05, 2007, 08:42 PM)

Love it too. I just renamed a bunch of files today, using BRU and Flash Renamer, and realized that I love the fact that BRU's live preview shows the changes in a different color. Very convenient, easier on the eyes and brain... You can also apply several changes at once, very convenient too.

But Flash Renamer (my other favorite) has some definite pluses : a "path/address bar", which is more convenient (IMHO) than the "jump to path" action in BRU; a "free select" (drag and drop) window to drop files (very convenient if you want to rename files from different folders simultaneously); a preset manager to save presets (you can save presets in BRU too, but it's not as intuitive); and other little sweet features (like MP3 renaming based on file content, file attribute changer, add different file attributes to the name, append multiple different file characteristics to the name, etc.)

Both are very complementary.
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: Curt on December 02, 2007, 05:20 PM
PFrank keeps updating and updating - maybe by now this is The Best?

However, turns out it had a critical bug:
2.03-2.09 - Critical.
There is a time bomb in these versions. PFrank will not start when the current month is December of any year.
-PFrank bug

- so if you have PFrank you really should update to the new 2.10   a.s.a.p!

Find your version (incl. Vista) at http://www3.telus.net/pfrank/PFrankAlerts.html

http://www.snapfiles.com/get/pfrank.html incl XP (not for Vista)
Title: No, Bulk Rename Utility is!
Post by: zridling on December 03, 2007, 07:12 AM
Man, I've tried all these renamers many times over, and I still like Bulk Rename Utility (http://www.bulkrenameutility.co.uk/Main_Intro.php) best. The UI lays out everything in front of you, with tons of keyboard shortcuts, and in 32 & 64-bit versions.

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Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: Curt on January 13, 2008, 07:31 PM
Does 'your' renamer support Send To >  ?

I couldn't decide which one to use, but I finally grabbed the FREE Rename Master (http://www.joejoesoft.com/vcms/108/) from JoeJoe, the Jackass! ...
-Curt (September 27, 2007, 05:53 PM)

The renaming part of this Master is the finest (thums up) and easy to work with, but unfortunately the "Send To > Rename Master" feature wouldn't work on my XP. And because I also truly disliked the totally strange navigation system this program used, I erased it. The Send To feature is vital I think, and any new renamer of mine must support Send To > 

So of course I ask the DC forum:
Does 'your' favourite renamer support Send To ?? 
:tellme:
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: lanux128 on January 13, 2008, 07:44 PM
Does 'your' renamer support Send To >  ?
-Curt (January 13, 2008, 07:31 PM)

"send to" support should be easy to implement provided the program accepts command-line parameters. e.g. 1-4a rename can be added to the folder context-menu with a reg file (http://www.1-4a.com/rename/help/context_menu.htm).

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Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: nosh on January 13, 2008, 09:29 PM
ReNamer has an option for attaching itself to the folder context menu - you can also add it to the Windows SendTo folder (it has an internal option to do this too) so it can be used with files/file+folder selection combos.
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: Darwin on January 14, 2008, 12:03 AM
Bulk Rename Utility (my favourite) installs a context menu option like the one Lanux notes above for 1-4a above.
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: J-Mac on January 14, 2008, 11:49 PM
Bulk Rename Utility (my favourite) installs a context menu option like the one Lanux notes above for 1-4a above.
-Darwin (January 14, 2008, 12:03 AM)

Do you see that in DOpus, Darwin?  If so, how did you get it there?

Thanks.

Jim
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: J-Mac on January 14, 2008, 11:59 PM
Does 'your' renamer support Send To >  ?

I couldn't decide which one to use, but I finally grabbed the FREE Rename Master (http://www.joejoesoft.com/vcms/108/) from JoeJoe, the Jackass! ...
-Curt (September 27, 2007, 05:53 PM)

The renaming part of this Master is the finest (thums up) and easy to work with, but unfortunately the "Send To > Rename Master" feature wouldn't work on my XP. And because I also truly disliked the totally strange navigation system this program used, I erased it. The Send To feature is vital I think, and any new renamer of mine must support Send To > 

So of course I ask the DC forum:
Does 'your' favourite renamer support Send To ?? 
:tellme:
-Curt (January 13, 2008, 07:31 PM)

Curt - Have you tried "Send To Any (http://www.optionalreaction.com/software/sendtoany/)" from OpticalReaction.com (http://www.optionalreaction.com/software/sendtoany/)?  It adds a "Send to Any" submenu to the standard "Send To" in your context menu.  Folders and Applications.

Jim
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: Darwin on January 15, 2008, 12:36 AM
Hi Jim - yes, I do see that in DOpus 9... to get it there  you have to download the installer that specifies that it has it. If you look at the download page, you'll note:

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Download the appropriate version with installer and run it and you should be good to go!
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: J-Mac on January 15, 2008, 01:33 AM
I do have that version, and I do see it if I use Windows context menus.  But not in the DOpus menus.  Which do you use?

I prefer to use the DOpus menus, but I cannot edit the context menus in Dopus.  They have a picture that claims to show you how, but it doesn't really show much at all, AFAIC.

Jim
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: rjbull on January 15, 2008, 05:29 AM
I can't remember this one being mentioned yet (apologies if it has been): Fast File Renamer (http://www.fastfilerenamer.com/)

Fast File Renamer: Rename multiple files at the click of a button!

Current version: 1.0,  February 05, 2007

Fast File Renamer is a freeware program which can help you with the tedious task of renaming large numbers of files. The program can be used by anyone who needs to keep large collections of files organized (such as mp3 files, image and graphics files, web-site-related files, system files).

Fast File Renamer also has a 'simulate' function where you can preview the effects of any changes before applying them and it supports the use of the '*' wildcard character (inside the pattern which is to be deleted or replaced).

Looks simpler than most folk here will want, but then, if you have a simple task, this may be easier to use.

Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: Darwin on January 15, 2008, 09:33 AM
That's interesting J-Mac. As I stated above, I'm using Dopus 9 and use it to replace Windows Explorer. I do see Bulk Rename Here in the Dopus context menu. FWIW I'm running XP Pro Sp-2 and can't think of anything that I've done to enable Bulk Rename's context menu 'entry' to display, other than simply running the installer.
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: tomos on January 15, 2008, 11:11 AM
in DOpus you have the option to show windows context menu or Dopus context menu
not sure how this done in #9 but should be easy to find in the manual ?!
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: Darwin on January 15, 2008, 12:13 PM
Yup -Tomos is correct. However, NB that I had the context menu item in both DOpus 8 and now in Dopus 9. The option is actually to HIDE Windows Explorer items in the Dopus context menu. I wonder if you have inadvertently enabled this feature, J-Mac? Good catch, Tom  :Thmbsup: - I'd forgotten about it. To check for this, J-Mac, hold down the shift key when you right click an item in Dopus. If BRU Context entry appears, you'll know that you have disabled Windows Explorer context menu items. I'll be back in a jiffy to tell you where to look for this setting.
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: Darwin on January 15, 2008, 12:17 PM
OK here's the setting from the "Settings" - "Preferences" dialogue:

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Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: J-Mac on January 15, 2008, 04:11 PM
Tomos, Darwin:  I know that. I do hide the Windows menu. But with what is left after hiding the Windowsd menu - I don't see the Bulk Renamer item there.  Darwin if you do not have that checked then you are not seeing DOpus's menu, but the Windows menu.

They have a tutorial that shows how to go with the DOpus menu but to add back just the Windows items that you want. But it is not clear at all.

Jim
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: J-Mac on January 15, 2008, 04:18 PM
Examples: The Dopus context menu and the Windows context menu

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Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: J-Mac on January 15, 2008, 04:20 PM
As you can see I added a submenu with the Windows stuff on there, but it takes literally a full minute to open that submenu if I mouse over it. And if my mouse moves even a touch while waiting, then the submenu opens and closes immediately. Pretty worthless IMO.

Jim
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: Darwin on January 15, 2008, 06:03 PM
Ah...  :-[ Sorry, I definitely missed your point there. I'll have a look at this and see if I can come up with a suggestion. It'll probably be tomorrow, though.
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: J-Mac on January 15, 2008, 10:38 PM
Oh, no problem.  I didn't realize you're still using your Windows context menu in Dopus.  Mine has just gotten too big, as you can see.  It can be cleaned up but it is all registry editing and I have never gotten ambitious enough!  Modifying the Dopus context menu is also all registry edits, or rather taking GUID numbers from the appropriate registry keys and then creating commands in scripts within the Dopus settings.  However which to place where is not explained very well in the Dopus tutorial - at least not clear to me.  It's like someone pointing out your fuel injector in your car's engine and telling you that changing settings in its command module will fix your car troubles -- but not telling you how to change or access those settings!  I guess they figure we can figure that all out for ourselves.

Me? I kept changing just enough to crash Dopus each time (twice!)

Jim
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: Darwin on January 15, 2008, 11:08 PM
 :-[ Here's my context menu in Dopus - I gave up on using the "Hide Windows items" feature because I literally wait for minutes for those items to appear when I shift-right click and yet it's instant with "the full Monty". Go figure. Anyway, feast your eyes on this ode to excess:

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Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: Darwin on January 15, 2008, 11:11 PM
PS I had taken the screenshot earlier in the day, hence the highlighted Bulk Rename Here entry. Note, too that clicking to reveal the rest of the "list" adds another 11 entries  :o, all windows default with the exception of "Sweep with Spy Sweeper" and "Unlocker"...
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: J-Mac on January 16, 2008, 12:01 AM
Yikes!  Do you actually use many of them?  BTW, Spy Sweeper hasn't been on my PC for quite a while!  It had issues with using up 100% CPU that hey wouldn't even acknowledge back when they "auto-updated" me to Ver. 5.  I ended up removing it, as did quite a few users.  But as you can see they don't have their uninstall utility set up very well.

Too bad that the Revo Uninstaller doesn't fix past uninstall issues!  Using that now gets all pieces of apps when I uninstall!

Jim
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: J-Mac on January 16, 2008, 12:08 AM
I just switched back to the Windows context menu.  However the first time I try to access it takes 35 seconds!  Subsequent attempts take only 3 seconds.  Which still pretty much sucks!  I don't think I'll stay with this after my initial license is up. Too much $$ for some features which require coding knowledge!

Probably give X2 a try.

Jim
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: nosh on January 16, 2008, 01:33 AM
Off Topic
The shell context issue is the only reason I haven't given Opus a proper try. X² is not as polished but is fully compliant in that sense. I've posted about this elsewhere... you can categorize your context menu using something like Hace MMM (http://hace.us-inc.com/mmm.shtml) (compatible with X²) which is a big help if you like shell extensions and the menu starts getting out of hand.

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Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: J-Mac on January 16, 2008, 03:38 AM
nosh: are you using mmm free or +?

Thanks.

Jim
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: nosh on January 16, 2008, 05:09 AM
+. The free version lets you remove items you don't need but doesn't let you create your own subfolders, IIRC.

 
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: Curt on January 16, 2008, 06:03 AM
.. categorize your context menu using something like Hace MMM  ..
-nosh (January 16, 2008, 01:33 AM)
+. The free version lets you remove items you don't need but doesn't let you create your own subfolders, IIRC.
-nosh (January 16, 2008, 05:09 AM)


So, nosh, is Mmm+ ever updated? 
or may I as well purchase the no updates version ($10 against $17~$30)? 
:tellme:

Edit: Hang me (not) if I am wrong, but it seems there have been no updates at all since 2005, so I grabbed the $9.99 version. The procedure went well.
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: nosh on January 16, 2008, 07:23 AM

Hang me (not) if I am wrong

You're taking all the fun out of this but I shall try and answer your question anyway.  ;D :P

I'd say you're in the clear as long as it supports your main file manager, it would really suck if it didn't. I assume you wouldn't have got it otherwise...
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: Darwin on January 16, 2008, 08:38 AM
mmm+ is good, and I used to use it. Nosh is right, it won't work with Dopus, but I found it very useful with other programmes and, of course, the shell. What prompted me to uninstall it is that its executable is compressed using AsPack - this causes at least one 16-bit programme that I use for work to fail to open under WinXP Pro Sp-2.
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: nosh on January 16, 2008, 09:20 AM
I know of atleast one other program (ShellToys XP) that lets you hide unused items or club them up to a "rarely used" group. I haven't come across any other program that lets you create your own submenus though. Maybe there's something else out there...
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: Lashiec on January 16, 2008, 11:05 AM
OK, Darwin, I'll concede you the "Software Junkie" award ;D
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: Darwin on January 16, 2008, 06:17 PM
OK, Darwin, I'll concede you the "Software Junkie" award ;D
-Lashiec (January 16, 2008, 11:05 AM)

I think I'll ask for a badge... somehow I suspect STRONGLY that there are many here who could give me a VERY serious run for my money!
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: Lashiec on January 16, 2008, 06:59 PM
Yeah, yeah, I know the two fellas you're talking about. One shows everything she has with a mouse click, so it appears she does not have anything ;D
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: Darwin on January 17, 2008, 12:04 AM
App shows everything in her system tray! Have you seen her desktop...?  :o Glass houses. Stones. I'll shut up. Now.
Title: Re: Flexible Renamer v8.0
Post by: PhilB66 on March 21, 2008, 11:15 PM
I cannot see that Flexible Renamer has been updated since May 2003 (except for addin of German UI in 2005) - is this program really to be counted among the best today?
-Curt (September 18, 2007, 12:28 PM)

Updated  :Thmbsup:. Flexible Renamer v8.0 is out (http://hp.vector.co.jp/authors/VA014830/english/FlexRena/). See detaills (https://www.donationcoder.com/forum/index.php?topic=1146.msg106682#msg106682).
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: AbteriX on April 02, 2008, 01:01 AM
FYI
Denis thinks about stopping developing his apps, including ReNamer.  :(
Please say him an last "Thank You Denis"  :Thmbsup:  ==> I may not be able to develop and support these tools any longer... read full post. (http://www.den4b.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=1914#p1914)
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: surftwo on April 04, 2008, 07:11 PM
My favorite file re-namer.  It's got to be File Re namer Basic.  Get it at <a href="http://www.sherrodcomputers.com/products_filerenamer.cfm">File Re namer Basic</a>

It's got ton's of features like a explorer interface, and fast scanning of folders.  It finds the files for you all you have to do is click on a folder and scan.  Files are displayed in the right pane.

My favorite feature is the ability to select just the files you want to rename,with just a click of a button.  You can select all files in a folder or just a few. 

Other features include list or thumbnail view.  Can add a prefix or suffix, custom file extension and numbering.  It also has a file history option and a undo feature.

Here's a screen shot
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Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: Curt on April 05, 2008, 04:46 AM
My favorite file re-namer.  It's got to be File Renamer Basic. 
-surftwo (April 04, 2008, 07:11 PM)

I wouldn't dare to settle with the (free) Basic, as only the $20 Deluxe offers Undo - people like me seriously need everything to have the option to undo... - but then again, that is not a big problem, because File Renamer Deluxe 4 seems to be a really fine renamer! However, it doesn't say if Unicode is supported. Is it?  :tellme:

I was pleased to learn that Flexible Renamer now is Unicode'd  :up:

http://www.sherrodcomputers.com/products_filerenamer.cfm
http://hp.vector.co.jp/authors/VA014830/english/FlexRena/
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: zridling on April 08, 2008, 08:58 AM
Curt — thanks for the heads up on Flexible Renamer, a fantastic renamer I used for years with version 7, and then development stopped. Speaking of stopping development, Jim Willsher is retiring Bulk Rename Utility (http://www.bulkrenameutility.co.uk/Main_Intro.php) after creating a 64-bit version for Vista. He will occasionally release bug fixes (http://www.bulkrenameutility.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1770), but no more as the app is fully mature.
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: PhilB66 on April 08, 2008, 09:18 AM
@zridling

It's a shame you do not search (https://www.donationcoder.com/forum/index.php?topic=1146.msg108332#msg108332) the forum before posting (https://www.donationcoder.com/forum/index.php?topic=9908.msg106684#msg106684)  :down:
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: Curt on April 08, 2008, 04:30 PM
- whip gentle, please!  ;)
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: zridling on April 08, 2008, 11:36 PM
@zridling: It's a shame you do not search (https://www.donationcoder.com/forum/index.php?topic=1146.msg108332#msg108332) the forum before posting (https://www.donationcoder.com/forum/index.php?topic=9908.msg106684#msg106684)  :down:
-PhilB66 (April 08, 2008, 09:18 AM)
Is it really a "shame?" I search when posting new topics many times, but not for in-topic posts. I start with 'most recent posts' and work my way from there, otherwise, I'd never have time to do anything but search given the size of DonationCoder.com now.

But hey, thanks for keeping up with Flexible Renamer. I'd given up on it, and it's design is fantastic.
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: Lashiec on April 09, 2008, 10:27 AM
FYI
Denis thinks about stopping developing his apps, including ReNamer.  :(
Please say him an last "Thank You Denis"  :Thmbsup:  ==> I may not be able to develop and support these tools any longer... read full post. (http://www.den4b.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=1914#p1914)
-AbteriX (April 02, 2008, 01:01 AM)

Thankfully, after the responses, he opted for the right path: Development will continue! :)
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: AbteriX on April 22, 2008, 01:36 PM
Denis is back ==> The not easy story of the development, and the new way of things ==> http://den4b.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=438


And he is sedulous again:

New Beta after full release 5.25 from 8 Apr 2008...

Beta from 22 Apr 2008 ==> http://www.den4b.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=1974#p1974
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Just to update:
The experimental version of ReNamer is ready, where Filters settings can be saved and loaded with individual Presets.
Both of these have been implemented and they DO require some testing:
* Added ability to save Filter Settings together with a Preset;
* Added split panel in status bar to display current preset and modification sign;
Tell me how it goes, ok?

* Integrated dEXIF libraries to parse EXIF tags (works on problematic JPEG files);
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Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: surftwo on April 30, 2008, 07:39 PM
Seems I always keep finding new software........so what.  Got a new file renamer for all of you
It's at or <a href="http://www.cylog.org/utilities/wildrename.jsp">Wild Re-namer</a>
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: PhilB66 on April 30, 2008, 08:37 PM
@surftwo

It's called WildRename. gHacks wrote a small review (http://www.ghacks.net/2008/04/29/wild-rename/) just yesterday.
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: Armando on May 01, 2008, 07:28 PM
I've been trying to download the file... impossible.  :huh:
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: PhilB66 on May 01, 2008, 07:48 PM
I've been trying to download the file... impossible.  :huh:
-Armando (May 01, 2008, 07:28 PM)

The Website is down. Even Google Cache version doesn't load.

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Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: PhilB66 on May 01, 2008, 07:59 PM
There you go Armando....http://www.cylog.co.uk/utilities/wildrename.jsp

See this blog post (http://ksymeon.blogspot.com/) for Website migration details.

Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: J-Mac on May 01, 2008, 11:19 PM
WildRename looks pretty good.  Anyone using it yet?

Thanks!

Jim
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: PhilB66 on May 01, 2008, 11:47 PM
Both http://www.cylog.org/ and http://www.cylog.co.uk/ are up and running. Still takes a long minute to load but it's working.

Looks like a powerful rename tool with simulation mode and undo option. All files and settings are saved in the application folder  :up:.
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: PhilB66 on May 02, 2008, 03:21 AM
Ah, no option for retaining file attributes, creation date, etc.
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: Armando on May 02, 2008, 10:17 AM
thanks!  :)
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: Armando on July 26, 2008, 07:16 PM
Denis is back ==> The not easy story of the development, and the new way of things ==> http://den4b.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=438


And he is sedulous again:

New Beta after full release 5.25 from 8 Apr 2008...

Beta from 22 Apr 2008 ==> http://www.den4b.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=1974#p1974
----------------------------
Just to update:
The experimental version of ReNamer is ready, where Filters settings can be saved and loaded with individual Presets.
Both of these have been implemented and they DO require some testing:
* Added ability to save Filter Settings together with a Preset;
* Added split panel in status bar to display current preset and modification sign;
Tell me how it goes, ok?

* Integrated dEXIF libraries to parse EXIF tags (works on problematic JPEG files);
----------------------------
-AbteriX (April 22, 2008, 01:36 PM)

Just wanted to say that I've started to use Renamer more than BRU and Flash Renamer. I really love the ability to saving different batches of rules. Very convenient -- and individual rules can be turned on/off. Haven't found a renamer that does it as well.  :up:


PS : One thing that could be useful would be a feature allowing to anotate some rules and batches to rapidly see what they do -- especially convenient when working with loooonnng regex. I might bring the suggestion directly to the developer.
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: AbteriX on July 27, 2008, 08:06 AM
PS : One thing that could be useful would be a feature allowing to anotate some rules and batches to rapidly see what they do
-- especially convenient when working with loooonnng regex. I might bring the suggestion directly to the developer.
-Armando (July 26, 2008, 07:16 PM)

>  I might bring the suggestion directly to the developer.
Do this please ;-)


> working with loooonnng regex.
FYI, ReNamers RegEx engine supports (?#my comments) 

Therefore, many modern regex flavors allow you to insert comments into regexes.
The syntax is (?#comment) where "comment" can be whatever you want,
as long as it does not contain a closing round bracket.
The regex engine ignores everything after the (?# until the first closing round bracket.
http://www.regular-expressions.info/comments.html

f.ex.  \d*(?#find an digit, null or more)
Try it out and tell us how it works.

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And i found out "Free-Spacing Regular Expressions" is supported too
In free-spacing mode, whitespace between regular expression tokens is ignored.
Whitespace includes spaces, tabs and line breaks.
Note that only whitespace between tokens is ignored.
E.g. a b c is the same as abc in free-spacing mode,
http://www.regular-expressions.info/freespacing.html

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For comments on saving presets...
you could add an PascalScript-RULE for your comments only. (without any script, just comment only

You have to comment-out this comments.
You can use either of these commenting styles:
{ comments }
// comments
(* comments *)


HTH?  ;)
Title: Re: ReNamer: The best freeware file renamer? (yes says cybernetnews.com)
Post by: Armando on July 27, 2008, 12:14 PM
Hey, AbteriX, thanks a lot!

FYI, ReNamers RegEx engine supports (?#my comments) 
-AbteriX (July 27, 2008, 08:06 AM)

Yes. (I'm still a beginner at regex, but I should've thought about that...   :-[ )
It works well! Of course, it's not as clean looking as a special comment section, but it's not that important.


And i found out "Free-Spacing Regular Expressions" is supported too
In free-spacing mode, whitespace between regular expression tokens is ignored.
Whitespace includes spaces, tabs and line breaks.
Note that only whitespace between tokens is ignored.
E.g. a b c is the same as abc in free-spacing mode,
http://www.regular-expressions.info/freespacing.html
-AbteriX (July 27, 2008, 08:06 AM)

Good to know!

For comments on saving presets...
you could add an PascalScript-RULE for your comments only. (without any script, just comment only

You have to comment-out this comments.
You can use either of these commenting styles:
{ comments }
// comments
(* comments *)
-AbteriX (July 27, 2008, 08:06 AM)

Good option too, I'll try it.

The way I actually  inserted comments in between groups of rules is simply using a regex rule and write my comments there (a long sentence/comment will never match with anything, so it can be used as a comment)