Multiple rename in editor shortcut

[jackhab]

Multiple rename dialog allows editing file names directly in a text editor.

Is there a way to launch the editor with the selected files directly, bypassing Multiple Rename dialog?

[Horst.Epp]

For one selected file you have the context menu entry "Edit left" or "Edit right" (f4 / Shift-f4).

[jackhab]

For one selected file you have the context menu entry "Edit left" or "Edit right" (f4 / Shift-f4).

Hi Horst.Epp
I was asking about renaming multiple files in editor, not editing file contents. Unless I misunderstood your answer and I can rename files via F4.

[Horst.Epp]

The MRT dialog supports editing the names in an external editor
and use the edited list to rename the files.
Without the MRT you would need a TC function to rename files with a similar function.
There is no such function and I don't see a real need for it
but you may add a suggestion in the sub-forum.

[petermad]

2jackhab

Is there a way to launch the editor with the selected files directly, bypassing Multiple Rename dialog?

Since the file names are stored in a file you can just open that file with F4.

Is your question perhaps: Can I transfer the file names selected in the file panel automatically to a file? - Yes, you can either use the command:

SAVESELECTION path\filename
or
cm_SaveSelectionToFile

Both can be used in a button.

[Horst.Epp]

2jackhab

Is there a way to launch the editor with the selected files directly, bypassing Multiple Rename dialog?

Since the file names are stored in a file you can just open that file with F4.

Is your question perhaps: Can I transfer the file names selected in the file panel automatically to a file? - Yes, you can either use the command:

SAVESELECTION path\filename
or
cm_SaveSelectionToFile

Both can be used in a button.

But this would still not rename the files after editing the list as its done in MRT.

[Sir_SiLvA]

Is your question perhaps: Can I transfer the file names selected in the file panel automatically to a file? - Yes, you can either use the command:

no his questions was clearly:
instead of "select x files, press ctrl+m, Mousclick the button which looks like a folder instead of an editor, choose Edit names, Edit the names"
jackhab wants to "select x files -> press a buton -> Edit the names".

[petermad]

But this would still not rename the files after editing the list as its done in MRT.

Sure, but jackhab can prepare the file before opening the Multi Rename Tool. But still - I am not sure what jackhab really wants.

[petermad]

Put these entries in your usercmd.ini file (located the same place as your wincmd.ini file, if not present create it)

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[em_copy_MRT_names]
cmd=SAVESELECTION %COMMANDER_INI%\..\MRT-names.txt

[em_open_MRT_names]
cmd=%COMMANDER_INI%\..\MRT-names.txt

Make this button:

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TOTALCMD#BAR#DATA
em_copy_MRT_names,em_open_MRT_names

wcmicons.dll,46
Copy selected files to MRT-names.txt and open the file

To make the button:
1. Mark the text in the box here above (click SELECT ALL).
2. Copy it to the ClipBoard (press Ctrl+C).
3. Right click on TC's buttonbar and choose "Paste".

Now you can select some files, click the button, and the filenames is saved to the files MRT-names.txt in your TC Data folder and opened in the default editor for txt files.

[Hacker]

jackhab,
This might or might not be what the request is about. Copy, then right click the Button Bar and Paste.

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TOTALCMD#BAR#DATA
notepad.exe
%L
%COMMANDER_PATH%\WCMICON2.DLL,28



-1

PTH
Roman

[petermad]

jackhab,
This might or might not be what the request is about. Copy, then right click the Button Bar and Paste.

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TOTALCMD#BAR#DATA
notepad.exe
%L
%COMMANDER_PATH%\WCMICON2.DLL,28



-1

For this solution, may I suggest using %WF instead of %L to exclude the paths and support Unicode names:

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TOTALCMD#BAR#DATA
notepad.exe
%WF
%COMMANDER_PATH%\WCMICON2.DLL,28
Pass selected filenames to Notepad (without path)


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Notice that you have to use "Save as" in Notepad - otherwise you end up with a file with an obscure random name in the %TEMP% directory.

[Hacker]

petermad,

may I suggest using %WF instead of %L to exclude the paths and support Unicode names

Indeed, sure

Roman

[jackhab]

Thanks, petermad
The idea with the file list button looks nice, maybe I'll hook up some Autokey trick to rename files via this file list which bypasses MRT.

[Fla$her]

2jackhab
In my practice, there were a lot of auto-naming buttons/scripts. The question is only about the specific replacement data and the simplicity/complexity of the implementation.

[petermad]

2jackhab

maybe I'll hook up some Autokey trick to rename files via this file list which bypasses MRT.

You can load and run MRT automatically with a saved setting with the command:

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MULTIRENAME==<saved setting name>