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435.Batch file rename -- How to batch rename files by adding timestamp of current time?

User: editor -- 2010-03-02
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Description:
How to batch rename files by adding timestamp of current time?

I have many files in a folder, I need to batch copy them to another folder and adding a timestamp for each file.
Input Sample:
old files:

file1.txt
file2.txt

Output Sample:
new files:

newfolder\file1_2010-03-02_19:16:17.txt
newfolder\file2_2010-03-02_19:16:17.txt
Answer:
Hint: You need to Download and install "Replace Pioneer" to finish following steps.
1. ctrl-B open 'Batch Runner' window
2. drag all files from Windows File Browser to 'Batch Runner' window.
3. check 'set output filename' option, change the entry of ${FILENAME} to 
4. check 'change output folder' option, and select 'newfolder' as output folder.
5. check 'output file' column, and click 'Copy/Download' button, all files will be copied to newfolder with new name.

Note: newfolder must be created in advance.

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