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untrue79

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Mar 9, 2011
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Hello,

Here's my question: I got a big amount of hidden files (the first char is a dot).
Now since it looks like the app i need to work with won't import hidden files I was trying to make a mass rename with automator but...unfortunately Automator (and any other app I've try to use) won't import hidden files alike.

A) Is there a way to let Automator import/work with hidden files?
B) Is a batch script via terminal the only way to rename a big amount of hidden files?
C) Any suggestions about how to reach my goal?

Is it normal that any app won't import hidden files (filename starting with the dot - .name.ex) ?

Any help would be appreciated,
Thanks,
Regards.
 
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