File names with sequential numbering

[Peter Mansell]

I have been sent a large number of files with descriptive file names. I would like to rename these files with a filename of "Prefix + sequential serial number + extension" instead.
I can do this easily with the file naming section in a batch command, but I can't work out how to reset the serial number to a specific number when doing a series of batches (that is, I don't want to start the sequence at 001). Any suggestions?

[YrbkMgr]

If all you're doing is renaming them (v. saving as a different file format) and you have version 7, it's just as easy to do in the file browser. Whichever the case, use this:

#006# will create a three digit number begining with 6. Just put that in the rename box in which you want it to appear and you're done.

So.. "Document Name" + #0100# + "extension" will start at 100 and use 4 digits.

Peace,
Tony

[Peter Mansell]

Thanks Tony, that sounds very simple. Of course I forgot to mention that I am using v6! in which the #00x# strategy doesn't seem to work.

The work around method that I have considered is to process the files in batches of 1000 using the 3 digit serial number option after an alphanumeric prefix... the first batch would be renamed
"RVU0" + "3 digit serial number" + "extension"
and the next 1000 would be renamed
"RVU1" + "3 digit serial number" + "extension"
and so on.
I had hoped there would be a more elegant solution (or maybe I could just buy v7?!)
Regards
Peter

[YrbkMgr]

Peter,

In truth, I never tried it in v6, so I can't say. But if you're considering v7, wait; rumor has it v8 is to be released soon. My guess (and it's only a guess, is that we will see 8 by October.

In any event, I don't think there's a more elegant solution if the #NNN# strategy doesn't work in 6. Sorry.

Peace,
Tony