Shortcut to a Multi-Rename Tool

[JohnTC]

Is it possible to invoke the Multi-rename tool with a specific saved settings?

For instance, let's say I have a set of saved settings called "Rename 1". Can I somehow invoke the MRT to just execute with that set of saved settings?

Thanks!

[ts4242]

Yes, you can assign the command MULTIRENAME Rename 1 to a buttonbar button.

[MVV]

Yes, you can assign the command MULTIRENAME Rename 1 to a buttonbar button.

...or to a user-command (EM) in order to assign a hotkey for it.

[JohnTC]

Thanks!

[JohnTC]

But actually, how would that work as a menu command?

I tried

MENUITEM "MRT - Rename 1", cm_MultiRenameFiles, Rename 1

But TC threw a shoe when starting. I tried several variations with the same result.

(For those of you who like things literally, the error was "Unknown identifier in line 127 of menu file: cm_MultiRenameFiles, Rename 1)

And I don't suppose these things are documented anywhere?

Thanks

[MVV]

You should know that CM_ commands don't support parameters. So you can use following steps:

1. Open cm_CommandBrowser (it may be opened from different places like edit buttonbar or assign hotkey dialogs; however it is useful so you can add it to your menu or buttonbar).

2. Add your command to usercmd.ini section e.g. with name em_Rename1:

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MULTIRENAME Rename 1

2. Add a line to your menu file:

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MENUITEM "MRT - Rename 1", em_Rename1

[JohnTC]

Awesome!

Thank you.

How do you *know* that? It there a "TC Internals" doc someplace?

[MVV]

Great that it finally works for you!

We're just long-time forum and TC users.