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Subject: Re: Flash Renamer 6.0 beta - a difficult one...
Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2008 14:48:37 +0100Another solution:
Use the replace function + regular expressions. This is tricky but it will work.
* Find: (\d\d)-(\d\d)-(\d\d\d\d) (\d\d)-(\d\d)-(\d\d)
* Replace: $1$2$3 $4$5$6
* Regular Expression: Checked
Quick noes: \d searches for a number. Parethesis () "capture" the string inside. $1 translates into the first capture, $2 the second, and so on.
// Dan
wulffra wrote:
>
> Hi Dan,
> That is what I meant. But I am afraid that the '-' charactor is posing problems.
>
> My guess is that FR will not be able to figure out what part of the filename is in fact the date-time.
>
>
>
>
> My guess is that FR cannot figure out what part of the filename is the date/time, so there is no way to manipulate with it.
>
>
> As far as I know <%1> <%2> parameters are counting from the left(start) of the filename by default. I have not found
> an option to have these counted from the right.
>
> If it wud be possible to have the part counted from the right, then <%1> wud be the time and <%2> wud be the date.
> Then maybe <%1> (hh:mm:ss) can be replaced by exiftime ( hhmmss)
> and <%2> be replaced by exifdate (ddmmyyyy)
>
> I agree, in MY case all my photos are dated this way (filename) + exif date+exif time.jpg
> but other users might have a different format. Then again, they may other options to rename their files.
>
> I have tried a bit more with setup parts, but actually it only works with uniform filenames, i.e. filenames
> having the same layout.
>
>
>
>
> In this example the filename:
> Vakantie Frankrijk 2007 - La Sioule-07-09-2007 11-08-05.JPG
> shd be renamed to:
> Vakantie Frankrijk 2007 - La Sioule-07092007 110805.JPG
>
> Hope you understand what I mean.
>
> brgds/Marcel.
>
> Van: RL Vision [mailto:*****@*****]
> Verzonden: zaterdag 16 februari 2008 21:31
> Aan: wulffra
> Onderwerp: Re: Flash Renamer 6.0 beta - a difficult one...
>
>
> I'm not exactly sure of what you mean, but here is a suggestion:
>
> <%1> -
>
> where <%1> is a part of the filename that you define using the "setup parts". If you define it correctly it will contain the first part of your filename, for example: <%1>-<%2> will make <%1> contain everything up to the first -
>
> // Dan
>
>
>
> wulffra wrote:
>>
>> I guess it'll be impossible, but still I give it a try.
>>
>> I have set the date time to ddmmyyyy hhmmss
>>
>> Have a temp-working directory.
>>
>> Now, the majority of my jpg-files are like: name - exifdate-exiftime.jpg
>> Like: Canon Powershot S50-19-08-2007 16-24-25
>> I want all selected files changed with a date with '-'
>> Like: Canon Powershot S50-190807 162425.jpg
>>
>> I dont see a way to change the last two parts of the filename (date+time) only but keep ALL existing filenames
>> the same,ie.e.g. CanonPowershot S50 shd remain the same.
>>
>>
>> Any suggestions?
>>
>> brgds/Marcel.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Van: RL Vision [mailto:*****@*****]
>> Verzonden: donderdag 6 december 2007 20:07
>> Aan: wulffra
>> Onderwerp: Re: Flash Renamer 6.0 beta!
>>
>>
>> Sure, I'll add the possibility to have custom dates for exif tags too, just like the current tag! It shouldn't be too hard.
>>
>> // Dan
>>
>>
>> wulffra wrote:
>>>
>>> Hello Dan,
>>>
>>> Tks for the offer, I'll have a lookk at FR 6.0 beta.
>>>
>>> Meanwhile, just something you may consider.
>>>
>>> Right now I often rename my photo's like
>>> title-extra info-date-time digitized (from the exif-data)
>>>
>>> something like:
>>> vacation-france-2005-my wife in paris-13-09-2007 10-15-19.jpg
>>>
>>> it wud be great if the '-' in date time cud be ignored
>>> so ... bla bla 13092007 101519
>>> saving space.
>>>
>>> brgds/Marcel.
>>>
>>> -----Oorspronkelijk bericht-----
>>> Van: RL Vision [mailto:*****@*****]
>>> Verzonden: dinsdag 4 december 2007 20:49
>>> Aan: wulffra
>>> Onderwerp: Flash Renamer 6.0 beta!
>>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> Since you have written to me many times about Flash Renamer I thought that
>>> you might be interested in testing the new beta version of FR6!
>>>
>>> http://www.rlvision.com/files/FlashRenamer60Beta_Setup.exe
>>>
>>> It should be stable enough to replace your old version. If you find anything
>>> strange let me know!
>>>
>>> // Dan
>>>
Use the replace function + regular expressions. This is tricky but it will work.
* Find: (\d\d)-(\d\d)-(\d\d\d\d) (\d\d)-(\d\d)-(\d\d)
* Replace: $1$2$3 $4$5$6
* Regular Expression: Checked
Quick noes: \d searches for a number. Parethesis () "capture" the string inside. $1 translates into the first capture, $2 the second, and so on.
// Dan
wulffra wrote:
>
> Hi Dan,
> That is what I meant. But I am afraid that the '-' charactor is posing problems.
>
> My guess is that FR will not be able to figure out what part of the filename is in fact the date-time.
>
>
>
>
> My guess is that FR cannot figure out what part of the filename is the date/time, so there is no way to manipulate with it.
>
>
> As far as I know <%1> <%2> parameters are counting from the left(start) of the filename by default. I have not found
> an option to have these counted from the right.
>
> If it wud be possible to have the part counted from the right, then <%1> wud be the time and <%2> wud be the date.
> Then maybe <%1> (hh:mm:ss) can be replaced by exiftime ( hhmmss)
> and <%2> be replaced by exifdate (ddmmyyyy)
>
> I agree, in MY case all my photos are dated this way (filename) + exif date+exif time.jpg
> but other users might have a different format. Then again, they may other options to rename their files.
>
> I have tried a bit more with setup parts, but actually it only works with uniform filenames, i.e. filenames
> having the same layout.
>
>
>
>
> In this example the filename:
> Vakantie Frankrijk 2007 - La Sioule-07-09-2007 11-08-05.JPG
> shd be renamed to:
> Vakantie Frankrijk 2007 - La Sioule-07092007 110805.JPG
>
> Hope you understand what I mean.
>
> brgds/Marcel.
>
> Van: RL Vision [mailto:*****@*****]
> Verzonden: zaterdag 16 februari 2008 21:31
> Aan: wulffra
> Onderwerp: Re: Flash Renamer 6.0 beta - a difficult one...
>
>
> I'm not exactly sure of what you mean, but here is a suggestion:
>
> <%1> -
>
> where <%1> is a part of the filename that you define using the "setup parts". If you define it correctly it will contain the first part of your filename, for example: <%1>-<%2> will make <%1> contain everything up to the first -
>
> // Dan
>
>
>
> wulffra wrote:
>>
>> I guess it'll be impossible, but still I give it a try.
>>
>> I have set the date time to ddmmyyyy hhmmss
>>
>> Have a temp-working directory.
>>
>> Now, the majority of my jpg-files are like: name - exifdate-exiftime.jpg
>> Like: Canon Powershot S50-19-08-2007 16-24-25
>> I want all selected files changed with a date with '-'
>> Like: Canon Powershot S50-190807 162425.jpg
>>
>> I dont see a way to change the last two parts of the filename (date+time) only but keep ALL existing filenames
>> the same,ie.e.g. CanonPowershot S50 shd remain the same.
>>
>>
>> Any suggestions?
>>
>> brgds/Marcel.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Van: RL Vision [mailto:*****@*****]
>> Verzonden: donderdag 6 december 2007 20:07
>> Aan: wulffra
>> Onderwerp: Re: Flash Renamer 6.0 beta!
>>
>>
>> Sure, I'll add the possibility to have custom dates for exif tags too, just like the current
>>
>> // Dan
>>
>>
>> wulffra wrote:
>>>
>>> Hello Dan,
>>>
>>> Tks for the offer, I'll have a lookk at FR 6.0 beta.
>>>
>>> Meanwhile, just something you may consider.
>>>
>>> Right now I often rename my photo's like
>>> title-extra info-date-time digitized (from the exif-data)
>>>
>>> something like:
>>> vacation-france-2005-my wife in paris-13-09-2007 10-15-19.jpg
>>>
>>> it wud be great if the '-' in date time cud be ignored
>>> so ... bla bla 13092007 101519
>>> saving space.
>>>
>>> brgds/Marcel.
>>>
>>> -----Oorspronkelijk bericht-----
>>> Van: RL Vision [mailto:*****@*****]
>>> Verzonden: dinsdag 4 december 2007 20:49
>>> Aan: wulffra
>>> Onderwerp: Flash Renamer 6.0 beta!
>>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> Since you have written to me many times about Flash Renamer I thought that
>>> you might be interested in testing the new beta version of FR6!
>>>
>>> http://www.rlvision.com/files/FlashRenamer60Beta_Setup.exe
>>>
>>> It should be stable enough to replace your old version. If you find anything
>>> strange let me know!
>>>
>>> // Dan
>>>
