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maglet
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 Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2010 7:03 pm Post subject: Multi-rename Tool not working on subdirs |
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I am not able to multi-rename my subdirs recursively.
I have a folder with some subfolders in. All of the folder names ends with zip. All the folders are from an old backup of mine. I whant to get rid of the zip part in the folder names.
I have tried to search for the type "Folders" and "Feed that list the to listbox". I then use multi-rename Tool on the Feed list I get from the search. This works great with files, but not with directory names.
I only get a message from Total Commander: "Error, could not rename the files in bold" with no explenation.
The thing is that it works sometimes... I have now searched a couple of times and ended up with all files renamed as I write this mess. What am I doing wrong? |
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HolgerK
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| Posted: Sat May 01, 2010 2:17 am Post subject: |
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| Quote: | | Error, could not rename the files in bold |
Just a guess:
A directory with the renamed name exists already?
The folder is in use by another program (working directory)?
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Holger |
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maglet
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| Posted: Fri May 07, 2010 5:19 am Post subject: |
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It seems like Total Commander only is able to rename one level of subfolders at a time.
I recorded the problem in a youtube movie.
I'm I doing something wrong, or is this a limitation in the program?
I was not allowed to post an URL in the post:
Do a search in youtube for:
"total commander multirename folder limit" |
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petermad
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TieFighter
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| Posted: Fri May 07, 2010 5:51 am Post subject: |
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In fact, this is not a problem of TC but a logical limitation.
If you have :
| Code: | AAAA
|---AAABBB
|---AABBBB
|---ABBB
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and You want change A to C with the multi-rename tools
TC prepare his command like this :
| Code: | step 1 : move C:\AAAA c:\CCCC
step 2 : move C:\AAAA\AAABBB c:\CCCC\CCCBBB
step 3 : move C:\AAAA\AABBBB c:\CCCC\CCBBBB
step 4 : move C:\AAAA\AABBBB\ABBB c:\CCCC\CCBBBB\CBBB
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on execution
step 1 OK
other step KO because the root folder change his name
for example in step 2 TC try
| Code: | | move C:\AAAA\AAABBB c:\CCCC\CCCBBB |
but in reality TC must do :
| Code: | | move C:\CCCC\AAABBB c:\CCCC\CCCBBB |
that is the problem |
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HolgerK
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| Posted: Fri May 07, 2010 1:04 pm Post subject: |
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2maglet
Try again with falling sort order of the name column (down arrow).
HTH
Holger |
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maglet
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| Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 8:49 am Post subject: |
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Yeah, that really worked! Thanx.
I know I could trust good old friend Total Commander =)
In Configuration -> Display -> Sorting directories I had to select "Like files (also by time)" to get it to work. But hey, that was easy. |
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Northbull
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| Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2010 12:43 pm Post subject: |
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I get the same error, and even though I have selected to order files downward and selected "likes files (also by time)" I still get the error.
Anyone knows why this can happen?
And please dont reply in some strange code language, Im a noob.
Thanks! |
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HolgerK
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| Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 7:08 am Post subject: |
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| Northbull wrote: | | Anyone knows why this can happen? |
http://ghisler.ch/board/viewtopic.php?p=201431#201431
| Quote: | | And please dont reply in some strange code language, Im a noob. |
Also a noob can provide a little bit more information like:
- which parameter are being used in MRT?
- where are the folder located he wants to rename?
I know, for new user it isn't allowed to post links within the first 3 post/days but maybe you can upload a screens shot somewhere and masquerade the link with some blanks ( http: // imageshack.us / )?
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Holger |
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Northbull
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| Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 8:51 am Post subject: |
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- which parameter are being used in MRT? |
What is that and where can I see that?
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- where are the folder located he wants to rename? |
On a network drive (nas server)
Thanks for takin a look at it =) |
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Northbull
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| Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 8:52 am Post subject: |
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| p.s. I can't disquise the link :/ |
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HolgerK
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| Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 9:42 am Post subject: |
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| Quote: | | What is that and where can I see that? |
The values of the rename mask: file name, Ext, Search and Replace fields.
Anyway, it's sufficient to post a screen shot of the MRT dialog.
| Quote: | | On a network drive (nas server) |
Do you have the permissions to rename folders?
Are you able to rename the folder manual <Shift+F6>?
| Quote: | | I can't disquise the link :/ |
Use dot instead of . and slash instead of /
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Holger |
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