Just discovered a Windows Explorer trick you guys probably all know...

[Ichinisan]

[2014-05-11 Edit]

Recently rediscovered one I had forgotten about:
Rename one file (F2 if you're on the keyboard) and press [TAB] to rename the next one (or [Shift]+[Tab] for previous). That's a huge help when I'm using remote desktop from my phone or tablet.
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[/2014-05-11 Edit]

Maybe you know some more like this?

D:

I've been doing this through the command line!

For those with filename extensions hidden, this might be obvious. I've always configured Windows to show extensions since I got used to Win98A, so it doesn't even look like this should work.

 

[Auric]

I didn't know it 'cause I don't use Explorer, per se. I'm surprised you were renaming by command line though instead of with a proggy such as:

http://www.den4b.com/?x=products&product=renamer

 

[Ichinisan]

I didn't know it 'cause I don't use Explorer, per se. I'm surprised you were renaming by command line though instead of with a proggy such as:

http://www.den4b.com/?x=products&product=renamer

...because I can do it on any PC, whether-or-not they have a "proggy" installed.

 

[Auric]

Touché... but you just like saying "proggy".

 

[BarkingGhostar]

The use of parenthesis would annoy me greatly. I use a proggy and have much better control.

 

[Ichinisan]

Every reply so far has contained the word "proggy."

 

[Zxian]

I like to eat proggys for dinner, with sour cream and sausages.

ohwait....wrong thread.

 

[joutlaw]

Essentially you are renaming all the files the same. Windows puts the (x) so there isn't a duplicate file name in the same folder.

Same thing will happen if you download the same file in the same location over and over again.

 

[Ichinisan]

Essentially you are renaming all the files the same. Windows puts the (x) so there isn't a duplicate file name in the same folder.

Same thing will happen if you download the same file in the same location over and over again.

Uh, yeah.

proggy

 

[seepy83]

I had no idea you could do this. And I also have no idea what I would use it for...I never name files identically with a series # at the end.

 

[StinkyPinky]

I suppose that's a good way to quickly hide any porn files.

That's probably the only use for it.

Proggy.

 

[OVerLoRDI]

I don't used explorer either. The proggy I use is called directory opus. Great platform, definitely worth the money imo

 

[Fayd]

i've known about that forever, ever since i accidentally did it.

it's not a renaming scheme i would *ever* want. so i don't give a damn.

I use metamorphose2 for batch renaming. haven't found a prog yet that matches it.

 

[jhansman]

haven't found a prog yet that matches it.

You mean "proggy."

 

[Ichinisan]

Bump.

I recently rediscovered one I had forgotten about:
Rename one file (F2 if you're on the keyboard) and press [TAB] to rename the next one (or [Shift]+[Tab] for previous). That's a huge help when I'm using remote desktop from my phone or tablet.

 

[mrjminer]

Bump.

I recently rediscovered one I had forgotten about:
Rename one file (F2 if you're on the keyboard) and press [TAB] to rename the next one (or [Shift]+[Tab] for previous). That's a huge help when I'm using remote desktop from my phone or tablet.

That is pretty slick. I can't believe I never accidentally figured this one out.

 

[MongGrel]

I haven't used explorer for browsing in over 20 years so i guess it's irrelevant.

 

[Ketchup]

The use of parenthesis would annoy me greatly...

Same here.



Proggy.

 

[Ichinisan]

I haven't used explorer for browsing in over 20 years so i guess it's irrelevant.

Linux guy?

 

[dighn]

it's kinda useless for large number of files cuz of the odd naming scheme. I do use it though in some cases e.g. say you have two files, blah.cpp and blah.h, you can select both and rename them to blah2.cpp and blah2.h in one go.

 

[code65536]

I didn't know about the F2+Tab feature. That's neat!

The original feature--mass renaming--is more of a liability than a feature. I've encountered it many times accidentally, and there's only been once or twice when I've actually intended to use it.

 

[escrow4]

Explorer needs a massive overhaul ASAP. MS should buy out Directory Opus and stick parts of it into explorer. Tabs for a start. The file/folder manipulation options next. Its seriously prehistoric. 1995 prehistoric.

 

[CZroe]

Bump.

I recently rediscovered one I had forgotten about:
Rename one file (F2 if you're on the keyboard) and press [TAB] to rename the next one (or [Shift]+[Tab] for previous). That's a huge help when I'm using remote desktop from my phone or tablet.

This doesn't work on XP SP2. Needed to do this on an offline work PC today.

 

[xSauronx]

Explorer needs a massive overhaul ASAP. MS should buy out Directory Opus and stick parts of it into explorer. Tabs for a start. The file/folder manipulation options next. Its seriously prehistoric. 1995 prehistoric.

id like to see tabs built in natively. i think id prefer that over multi-frame managers, but it does need some work.

 

[denis280]

you can select both and rename them to blah2.cpp and blah2.h in one go.

or just proggy2.cpp and proggy2.h