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911.Batch file rename -- How to remove a string of characters from multiple filenames?

User: Jon Priest -- 2012-02-01 << 910 912 >>

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Description:

What is the command for removing a "string" of characters from a file name? I.E. remove the word "project"?;

Input Sample:

filename1_project.txt
filename2_project.txt
filename3_project.txt

Output Sample:

filename1_.txt
filename2_.txt
filename3_.txt

Answer:

Hint: You need to Download and install "Replace Pioneer" on windows platform to finish following steps.

1. open "Tools->Batch Runner" menu
2. drag multiple files from window file browser to 'batch runner' window
3. check option of 'set output filename', and change the following entry to:

4. check the filename preview at the output file column
5. click 'file rename' button, done!

Screenshot 1: Batch_Runner_Window

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