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going bananas trying to rename file with multiple extensions

PostPosted: 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.zip
to
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

PostPosted: 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

PostPosted: 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

PostPosted: 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.