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taytho
May 27, 2006, 02:05 PM
is there a way for me to do a batch name change of photo titles.

here is a for instance:

i would like to change a bunch of names from something like DC103810381 to
JillSeniorPictures0001 thru
JillSeniorPictures0034 or something like that. is this possible. Let me know if this isnt clear.



jive
May 27, 2006, 04:28 PM
It's possible through Automator but I'm not quite sure how >_> Someone will know though - or you can just play around with it.

GimmeSlack12
May 27, 2006, 06:32 PM
Yeah Automator is one way to do it, another way is to use GraphicConverter. Either way with Automator here is how:

Finder: Get selected Finder items.
Finder: Rename Finder Items (make sure under the options tab in this box that you select "Show Option When Run")
Save as a Plug-In for the Finder.

Now you will go into the Finder and select all of the photos you want to batch re-name and cntl-Click (right-click) and go to the Automator Menu>"Your Saved Automator" and select it.

Wait a moment and the window for file rename will come up.
Choose: Make Sequential>New Name "enter Name" (Pretty self-explanatory).

This all looks like a lot, but it is real easy and you will be glad you got your hands dirty with Automator cause it is a great program. If you have any problems let me know cause I like using Automator and can help.