How To Rename a Series of Files With CompuPic Pro

Here's How:

1. Open CompuPic
2. In the folder panel, navigate to the folder folder containing the files you want to rename.
3. Select the group of files to be renamed using one of the following methods.
4. Select a range of files by clicking on the first file, then holding the shift key down as you click on the last file.
5. Select several individual files by clicking on the first file, then holding the Ctrl key down as you click on additional files.
6. Go to Tools > Batch Rename.
7. Check the Custom Filename Template button and fill in the box with your custom text and codes to create a new filename template. The # signs represents a serial number.
8. Click on the words "text macros" to see a list of codes which you can use in your template to add things like file date, current date, resolution, width, height, number of colors, bit depth, etc.
9. Under Filename Extensions, choose how you want Compupic to handle the filename extension. These options are explained in CompuPic help. Use caution when using the custom option.
10. Under filename case you can specify UPPERCASE, lowercase, or Word Case for the filenames and extensions.
11. As you make changes in these options, the dialog box will show you a preview of the current filename and the new name. When you are happy with the preview, click Rename.
12. CompuPic will warn you and prompt you for what to do if there are any file name conflicts.

Tips:

1. You can rename files from multiple folders by selecting the multiple folders in the folder pane, then selecting the files to rename in the combined preview area.
2. You can replace specific text or characters in a filename with something else by checking the search and replace box. You cannot use search & replace and a filename template at the same time.
3. If you enter Christmas_### in the template field, the files will be renamed Christmas_001.jpg, Christmas_002.jpg, and so on.
4. If you enter Beach_\T_## in the template fields, the files will be renamed Beach_01-23-2003_01.jpg, Beach_01-23-2003_02.jpg, etc. \T represents the current date. For the file date, use \t.
5. If you choose "Correct file extensions" Compupic will attempt to detect the file type and change the extension accordingly. It will not change a file extension if it cannot detect the file type.