Author Topic: IDEA: Find filenames/folders above certain length and offer to rename them (Read 109026 times)

Target · « **Reply #25 on:** March 16, 2009, 05:54 PM »

not sure if there's been a solution or not (it's vewy vewy quiet out there...) but here's my work on this so far - apologies if the code is untidy, but it is a work in progress

Basic functionality only so far, ie you can only edit a single file at a time.

Select a folder using the add files button. Files are filtered by the number of characters in the file name (excluding the xtn) using the spinner at the top. Multiple folders can be added (folders are included in the list)

F2 or double click to edit the selected item (only)

ToDo -

capture single click (x2) editing

Preconfigured rules - I thought about the suggestions for this and it seemed they could be distilled down to a couple of basic rules, ie Trim Left, Trim Right, and replace custom. I envisage Custom as being a comma separated list of characters/strings to remove from a file name (each character/string would be removed sequentially) - this is potentially problematic as the initial actions may create unintentionial matches for subsequent actions

any thoughts/suggestions/feedback (am I on the right track here??)

EDIT - removed old attachment

lanux128 · « **Reply #26 on:** March 16, 2009, 08:45 PM »

wow! this is nice Target.

i've play around and i've noticed that pressing F2 on the 1st item puts the word 'File' in the rename dialog. the rest works okay with the filename in the dialog. also can you add a refresh button, for updating the view as the user increase/decrease the character limit.

i'll be back with more feedback. btw, attaching a screenshot:

IDEA: Find filenames/folders above certain length and offer to rename them

edit: if the script is running, other app can't use F2. just letting you know.

Target · « **Reply #27 on:** March 16, 2009, 10:53 PM »

try this then...

fixed (?) the issue with editing the first entry
added a refresh button (doing this automagically for a spinner isn't going to work)
added some sample functionality to the trim functions (it changes the values in the list, but that's all). This isn't complete as it doesn't loop through the list yet (i'm getting there...)

Not sure about confining the hotkey to that app (I usually try and pick unique keys), it must be doable but I'll have to see what I can find out

lanux128 · « **Reply #28 on:** March 16, 2009, 11:15 PM »

fixed (?) the issue with editing the first entry
added a refresh button (doing this automagically for a spinner isn't going to work)
added some sample functionality to the trim functions (it changes the values in the list, but that's all). This isn't complete as it doesn't loop through the list yet (i'm getting there...)
-Target (March 16, 2009, 10:53 PM)

yes, (1) is fixed and the refresh button is nice. also can you add an edit box the folder select box? i normally copy-paste the path. also i assume that 'Apply' button is not functioning yet (?)

Not sure about confining the hotkey to that app (I usually try and pick unique keys), it must be doable but I'll have to see what I can find out
-Target (March 16, 2009, 10:53 PM)

i tried the #IfWinActive command but the rename dialog is suppressed instead.

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#IfWinActive File_renamer.ahk ahk_class AutoHotkeyGUI

Target · « **Reply #29 on:** March 17, 2009, 12:08 AM »

the apply button works but only in a limited fashion, ie I've added some sample functionality to the trim functions.

To play with it just check a box (both at once if you like) and hit apply. The results are displayed in the list only so you can't do any damage...

quite a bit more work to do with that side of things yet...

added an edit box to paste a path AND drop file functionality (drop a folder on the gui to load it - you need to set your string length first, or set it and refresh it afterwards)

haven't had a chance to look at the hotkey issue (I may be able to get to it later on tonight, or in the morning)

lanux128 · « **Reply #30 on:** March 17, 2009, 12:43 AM »

the trim functions are working quite well on files but on the folders. just letting you know, i know it's still WIP. thanks for adding the path box, but a message pops up when i press 'Add files' button.

another way to do it is to add in this line:

[Select]

FileSelectFolder, OutputVar, StartingFolder, 2

where '2' means "to provide an edit field that allows the user to type the name of a folder".

skwire · « **Reply #31 on:** March 17, 2009, 12:52 AM »

not sure if there's been a solution or not (it's vewy vewy quiet out there...)
-Target (March 16, 2009, 05:54 PM)

Apologies, Lanux128 and Target. I've been busy with Trout code, PlayTime code, both daughter's soccer games and my own hockey games. =] It looks like Target has you well in hand.

Target · « **Reply #32 on:** March 17, 2009, 12:53 AM »

yeah, folders might be a bit of problem (if you change a folder name, all the filepaths are changed as well...)

sorry, thought that was what you were asking for as a feed for adding folders (the messagebox was for debugging so it can safely be ignored). Thinking about it a bit more though I can see a number of problems with this approach (so out it goes...

)

Target · « **Reply #33 on:** March 17, 2009, 12:59 AM »

[Apologies, Lanux128 and Target. I've been busy with Trout code, PlayTime code, both daughter's soccer games and my own hockey games. =] It looks like Target has you well in hand.
-skwire (March 17, 2009, 12:52 AM)

no apologies necessary, you gotta do what you gotta do!!

not sure if I'd say I had this in hand though, it's more like a tenous grip on one edge...

I was kinda looking forward to your solution though (I have no doubt it would be both more elegant and more capable than mine)

skwire · « **Reply #34 on:** March 17, 2009, 01:02 AM »

I was kinda looking forward to your solution though (I have no doubt it would be both more elegant and more capable than mine)
-Target (March 17, 2009, 12:59 AM)

Okay, I'll start writing it.

lanux128 · « **Reply #35 on:** March 17, 2009, 01:04 AM »

yeah, folders might be a bit of problem (if you change a folder name, all the filepaths are changed as well...)
-Target (March 17, 2009, 12:53 AM)

if the folders are too much of a problem then renaming could be restricted to files only but display the folder length as well.

lanux128 · « **Reply #36 on:** March 17, 2009, 01:08 AM »

I was kinda looking forward to your solution though (I have no doubt it would be both more elegant and more capable than mine)
-Target (March 17, 2009, 12:59 AM)
Okay, I'll start writing it.
-skwire (March 17, 2009, 01:02 AM)

thanks skwire, looking forward to that version as well. Target, i hope you will soldier on.

Target · « **Reply #37 on:** March 17, 2009, 05:58 PM »

further update...

F2 Hotkey - not fixed, but changed to WIN+F2 in the interim (this gives F2 back to your other applications)
sample functionality for Trim AND custom

the script now loops through the selected items and performs whatever actions you have checked on the right hand side. Some care is needed with the custom function as it initial actions may create unintentional matches for subsequent actions. NOTE - the actions you specify do not have any impact on the actual files at this point. The functionality is intended for testing and evaluation purposes only

todo -

recognises overlapping trims, ie where the total characters trimmed exceed the number of characters in a given file name
fix the hotkey issue
convert the sample functionality into something useful
clean up/rationalise the gui

over to you...

skwire · « **Reply #38 on:** March 18, 2009, 02:49 AM »

lanux128, here's my take: Name Knife

At this point, it does no renaming whatsoever; it's more of a proof of concept for the GUI. Before I go further, please let me know if this is what you had in mind. I tried it make it look like your example post from above. Thanks.

lanux128 · « **Reply #39 on:** March 18, 2009, 03:36 AM »

the script now loops through the selected items and performs whatever actions you have checked on the right hand side. Some care is needed with the custom function as it initial actions may create unintentional matches for subsequent actions. NOTE - the actions you specify do not have any impact on the actual files at this point. The functionality is intended for testing and evaluation purposes only
-Target (March 17, 2009, 05:58 PM)

yes, i can see that trimming can cause certain files to have the same truncated file-names. it's a good idea that you are testing all possibilities before committing to the actual renaming.

lanux128 · « **Reply #40 on:** March 18, 2009, 03:42 AM »

lanux128, here's my take: Name Knife

At this point, it does no renaming whatsoever; it's more of a proof of concept for the GUI. Before I go further, please let me know if this is what you had in mind. I tried it make it look like your example post from above. Thanks.
-skwire (March 18, 2009, 02:49 AM)

thanks for the script. i've been trying it out and it looks and feels almost like the prototype but 'max file/folder name length' option confuses me. when i choose the length from the drop-down, all files in the list-view disappear, why is that? also a refresh button would be nice for updating the view as the user increase/decrease the character limit.

skwire · « **Reply #41 on:** March 18, 2009, 03:53 AM »

thanks for the script. i've been trying it out and it looks and feels almost like the prototype but 'max file/folder name length' option confuses me. when i choose the length from the drop-down, all files in the list-view disappear, why is that?
-lanux128 (March 18, 2009, 03:42 AM)

What? Simply choosing a value from the dropdown shouldn't make any listview contents disappear. Now, if you set it BEFORE choosing a folder, those results will be filtered. Maybe this is what you're seeing?

also a refresh button would be nice for updating the view as the user increase/decrease the character limit.
-lanux128 (March 18, 2009, 03:42 AM)

A refresh button is already in my next build.

lanux128 · « **Reply #42 on:** March 18, 2009, 04:17 AM »

thanks for the script. i've been trying it out and it looks and feels almost like the prototype but 'max file/folder name length' option confuses me. when i choose the length from the drop-down, all files in the list-view disappear, why is that?
-lanux128 (March 18, 2009, 03:42 AM)
What? Simply choosing a value from the dropdown shouldn't make any listview contents disappear. Now, if you set it BEFORE choosing a folder, those results will be filtered. Maybe this is what you're seeing?
-skwire (March 18, 2009, 03:53 AM)

now i understand that the results are filtered, in this case maybe a status-bar update would be useful confirming that none of the files exceed the given length.

thanks for the refresh button plus another feature req: retention of the last few chosen folder as a drop-down.

skwire · « **Reply #43 on:** March 18, 2009, 04:38 AM »

now i understand that the results are filtered, in this case maybe a status-bar update would be useful confirming that none of the files exceed the given length.
-lanux128 (March 18, 2009, 04:17 AM)

Added. Re-download. Name Knife

another feature req: retention of the last few chosen folder as a drop-down.
-lanux128 (March 18, 2009, 04:17 AM)

Obviously, this will entail an INI file for saving purposes. Cool?

lanux128 · « **Reply #44 on:** March 18, 2009, 04:48 AM »

thanks, downloading the newer version. i'm good with the INI file solution.

skwire · « **Reply #45 on:** March 18, 2009, 06:11 AM »

Updated. Re-download, please. Name Knife

lanux128 · « **Reply #46 on:** March 18, 2009, 06:40 AM »

sorry there seems to be an error.

IDEA: Find filenames/folders above certain length and offer to rename them

skwire · « **Reply #47 on:** March 18, 2009, 06:41 AM »

sorry there seems to be an error.
-lanux128 (March 18, 2009, 06:40 AM)

Update to the latest AutoHotkey.

lanux128 · « **Reply #48 on:** March 18, 2009, 06:42 AM »

Update to the latest AutoHotkey.
-skwire (March 18, 2009, 06:41 AM)

oops!

skwire · « **Reply #49 on:** March 18, 2009, 07:20 AM »

Is that look and feel what you had in mind? Once we get this to where you want, I'll go ahead with the actual renaming code.