[Suggestion] Remove whole old file name completely

Stefan · 2010-10-11 10:08

Delete whole old file name completely
Remove whole old file name completely

I want to suggest an additional text for the Remove rule below "Note:":

Tip: Check this and use an single '*' only to remove the whole old file name

(or like that )

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EDIT: changed the subject line

Last edited by Stefan (2015-05-06 19:03)

den4b · 2010-12-16 13:59

I don't think it is suitable for the Remove rule. Delete rule would be more appropriate.

The easiest and the most efficient way to delete the original filename is by using:
1) Delete: Delete from Position 1 until the End (skip extension)

Stefan · 2015-05-06 19:02

Suggestion 1

Delete Rule: [_] Delete the current name

Would just set the options "Delete from Position 1 until the End (skip extension)" after clicking [Add Rule]

Suggestion 2

Insert Rule: [_] Replace the current name

den4b · 2015-06-03 14:21

How about adding this option to "Where" radio button group in Insert and Serialize rules ?

For example:

( ) Prefix
( ) Suffix
( ) Position ...
( ) After text ...
( ) Before text ...
(o) Replace original

[X] Skip extension

Stefan · 2015-06-04 12:15

I would vote Yes for
Insert : Where: (o) Replace original

-

*I* see no real need for
Serialize : Where: (o) Replace original

-

*I* still see an use for
Delete: [X] Delete original name
Because there I would look for deleting the original name.
All other rules as 'Insert' and 'Serialize' could relay on first using "Delete: [X] Delete original" rule.

So since 'Insert' dialog have not much space, and for 'Serialize' I see no direct need, I want to vote still for "Delete: [X] Delete original".

It's not for my own use. I know how to do it on my own, but for new or random users I see the need for my suggestion.

"""I want to remove the current name. Where is that option? Perhaps in 'Remove' or 'Delete' or 'CleanUp'?..."""

Last edited by Stefan (2015-06-04 12:18)

Stefan · 2015-06-04 12:46

Note: in 'UserInput' this is called "Replace current name", not "original name".

Just to note to be consistent, what ever you want to do.

den4b · 2015-06-19 12:49

ReNamer 6.2.0.3 Beta (2015-06-18):

* Added "Delete current name" option to Delete rule;
* Added "Replace current name" option to Insert rule;

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#1 2010-10-11 10:08

[Suggestion] Remove whole old file name completely

#2 2010-12-16 13:59

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#3 2015-05-06 19:02

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#4 2015-06-03 14:21

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#5 2015-06-04 12:15

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#7 2015-06-19 12:49

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