Quick complex batch rename

[louwin]

Just a quick question....

I haven't searched the previous threads (sorry)

I have about 200 folders of Author names in the format:-

Surname, FirstName or Surname, Initial(s) or Surname, FirstName Initial(s)

Can I rename the above to:-

FirstName Surname or Initial(s) Surname or FirstName Initial(s) Surname

?

In other words - one surname string followed by a comma then FirstName and/or Initials. In all cases I want to lose the comma and put the FirstName and/or Initials in front.

[sqa_wizard]

use the MultiRenameTool.
Note put each part you want to keep in brackets ()

Tick the RegEx option.
Search: (.*),(.*)

=> This keeps the surname at the first part and the rest after komma at the second part.

Replace: $2$1

Note: You may add a space according your notation ...

[TimA]

If you click on Help in TC and then check out Regular Expressions this will give a clear idea on how to accomplish this.
BACKUP your original files before attempting this and test the rename on a couple of files before renaming the 200 to save yourself some possible grief.

[louwin]

Perfect, Thank You