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A "preset" is a set of rules (and optionally, a [[ReNamer:Menus_for_the_Files_pane#Filters_menu|'''Filter''' setting]] also).  
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A "preset" is a set of rules (and optionally, a [[ReNamer:Menus for the Files pane#Filters_menu|'''Filter''' setting]]) that is saved with a user-defined name.  
  
Presets are used to save often-used sets of rules and their filter settings. This saves you a lot of time. (Without the presets, you would have to compose the same set of rules from scratch each time.)  
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You can save frequently used sets of rules as presets, and load them instantly. This saves you a lot of time. <br>(Without the presets, you would have to compose the same set of rules from scratch each time.)  
  
 
ReNamer assigns a keyboard shortcut automatically to each saved preset, so that it can be loaded in the '''Rules '''pane with least effort.  
 
ReNamer assigns a keyboard shortcut automatically to each saved preset, so that it can be loaded in the '''Rules '''pane with least effort.  
  
You can create an unlimited number of presets.
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You can create an unlimited number of presets (but in practice, you would need a maximum of 4-5 presets)
  
 
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Revision as of 06:06, 4 July 2009

A "preset" is a set of rules (and optionally, a Filter setting) that is saved with a user-defined name.

You can save frequently used sets of rules as presets, and load them instantly. This saves you a lot of time.
(Without the presets, you would have to compose the same set of rules from scratch each time.)

ReNamer assigns a keyboard shortcut automatically to each saved preset, so that it can be loaded in the Rules pane with least effort.

You can create an unlimited number of presets (but in practice, you would need a maximum of 4-5 presets)

To do this-
Do this
Save a preset 1. Load the desired rules in the Rules pane, in the desired sequence. Edit the rules.
2. Set the Filters (optional).
3. Press CTRL+S (or use the Presets>Save As menu option)
4. A window pops up:
SavePresetDialog.png

5.  Enter a new name in the Name box, or select one of the existing presets listed below to overwrite it.
6. Select the check box if you want to save the current filter settings.
7. Press the Save button. The preset is saved.
    ReNamer automatically assigns shortcuts to all the saved presets in a fixed sequence
    (which is CTRL+1, CTRL+2, etc.) (These shortcuts cannot be edited.)

Note: At any point of time, you can abort the process by pressing ESC.
Load an existing preset

You can load any of the presets by pressing its shortcut (CTRL+1, etc. see above).
You can also select a preset by using the Preset > Load menu.

Delete an existing preset
Sometimes you may not need a preset any longer. To delete it, follow this process:
1. Press CTRL+M or use the Presets > Manage... menu option.
2. The Preset manager window pops up:
PresetsManager.png
3. Select the preset you want to delete and then press DEL or the PresetDeleteButton.png button.
Rename a preset
To rename a preset, follow this process:
1. Press CTRL+M or use the Presets > Manage... menu option.
2. The Preset manager window pops up:
3. Select the preset you want to rename and then press F2 or the RenamePresetButton.png button.
4. The following dialog pops up:
RenamePresetDialog.png
5. Edit the name (or enter a new name), and press OK.

To abort the process at any time, press ESC.

Edit a preset

The preset manager can show the contents of a preset (i.e., settings of all rules and filters) as editable text. You can simply edit the rules and filters by changing the text.

To rename a preset, follow this process:
1. Press CTRL+M or use the Presets > Manage... menu option.
2. The Preset manager window pops up:
PresetsManager.png
3. Select the preset you want to rename and then press the EditPresetButton.png button.
4. A warning pops up:
5. Click on Yes.
    A Notepad (text editor) window pops up with the selected preset:
PresetEditWindow.png
  Notice that-
  This window shows the preset name in the title bar, and all settings (rules and filters).
  In each rule, the parameters are shown in ParameterName:ParameterValue format.
  All such pairs are separated by a semicolon (;).
6. Edit the settings and then close the file.  A confirmation dialog pops up.
7. Click on Yes. Now the preset is edited.
Copy a preset

You may want to duplicate an existing preset and create a variation by editing it (or just take a backup of the preset before experimenting with it).

To duplicate a peset-

1. Press CTRL+M or use the Presets > Manage... menu option.
2. The Preset manager window pops up:
PresetsManager.png
3. Select the preset you want to duplicate and then press the CopyPresetButton.png button.
4. A duplicate copy of the preset is created.