going bananas trying to rename file with multiple extensions

Posted:
Mon May 20, 2024 12:48 pm
by dorindon
Hello, how can I rename the following file (a standard google calendar backup file):
jimlorin@gmail.com.ical.zipto
jimlorin@gmail.com [date created placeholder].ical.zip
thanks in advance for your time and help
Re: going bananas trying to rename file with multiple extens

Posted:
Tue May 21, 2024 8:27 am
by Mr_Noodle
You will probably need to use match patterns and create a custom attribute to match everything up to the .ical part.
Re: going bananas trying to rename file with multiple extens

Posted:
Tue May 21, 2024 9:32 am
by dorindon
Hello., the following does not work
jimlorin@gmail % abc % abc % abc
Rename with pattern:
name [date created].zip
thank you
Re: going bananas trying to rename file with multiple extens

Posted:
Thu May 23, 2024 8:32 am
by Mr_Noodle
I don't see a custom attribute being used. (name) is the whole name before the extension so not suitable for what you want.