Multi-Rename Tool: other sign than 'square brackets' [] need

[CCRDude]

I'm using the multi-rename tool a lot, and it's the best of such tools I've ever seen

One big issue I have with this though is that it is using square brackets as template characters.

I often have files I want to name like this:

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[009-01] Something.txt
[009-02] Something.txt
[009-03] Something.txt
[009-04] Something.txt

I cannot use this template:

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[009-[C]] Something.txt

Instead, I need to use one of these:

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!009-[C]] Something.txt
[[]009-[C]] Something.txt

and with the first method, use the Search & Replace feature to replace ! with [.

I would recommend using < and > instead of [ and ] for template names, since these cannot be part of filenames and thus never could conflict in the way described above.

Since many users are probably very used to square brackets, I would be very grateful if it could at least be consired to make a different set of tag enclosing characters possible through a custom setting.

[MVV]

Try this template:

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[[]009-[C][]] Something.txt

Just like with [[] for masking opening bracket, you can use []] for masking closing bracket. And this is documented.

[Dalai]

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[[]009-[C][]] something

works without any problem. Did I miss something?

[EDIT] Ah, too slow. [/EDIT]

Regards
Dalai

[CCRDude]

Thanks, I know about this, see my post.
Well, did learn about it while writing my initial post

My point was that this still is an ugly workaround instead of using characters instead that could never conflict since they're not allowed in filenames. And it's four more square brackets to type, eight more keys to press.

My apologies though for calling it a "big issue", that's probably just me with always aching wrists who tries to find shorter solutions all the time

[MVV]

You've written closing bracket incorrectly, therefore we have suggested correct template. Anyway I doubt that Christian will change format that was here for years.

[Dalai]

2CCRDude
You can save the rename options using the combobox in the right corner of the MRT or using F2, so you don't have to type the square brackets every time.

Regards
Dalai

[Lefteous]

I guess the easiest way to add them is to use the new + button in TC9.

[Hacker]

I for one support using < > as stand-ins for [ and ].

Roman

[Emalis.Reckah]

I for one support using < > as stand-ins for [ and ]

I am AGAINST replacing [] with <> after so many years now. TIA.

Me

[Hacker]

Emalis.Reckah,

I am AGAINST replacing [] with <> after so many years now.

Since many users are probably very used to square brackets, I would be very grateful if it could at least be consired to make a different set of tag enclosing characters possible through a custom setting.

Roman

[Balderstrom]

Emalis.Reckah,

I am AGAINST replacing [] with <> after so many years now.

Since many users are probably very used to square brackets, I would be very grateful if it could at least be consired to make a different set of tag enclosing characters possible through a custom setting.

Roman

+1. Options are best.