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Rename file keeping file name structure.
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Mon Jul 08, 2024 9:48 amby nexsim
Hello,
I need to rename a file with the following structure:
CHK-DEB-2024-07-05-XXXXXX-25.37.pdf
The only thing I need to change is to replace the XXXXXX string (Vendor name) while keeping the rest as it is.
I can't figure it out how to do it.
Sorry if it is a dumb question, just new to hazel.
Re: Rename file keeping file name structure.
Posted:
Tue Jul 09, 2024 8:31 amby Mr_Noodle
Look up match patterns in the manual. You can set up custom attributes to match the parts before and after the XXXXX string and use those in the Rename pattern along with the replacement text.
Re: Rename file keeping file name structure.
Posted:
Tue Jul 09, 2024 10:05 amby nexsim
Thanks Mr_Noodle.
I had trouble making it work, but I could figure out how to fix it.
Every time I set up the rules, I couldn't save the changes.
So, the rules never took effect. I have to restart the Mac to start the rule from scratch, and the save option is not greyed out again.
This issue has occurred a couple of times now, any idea why saving option is not available while making rule changes?
Re: Rename file keeping file name structure.
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Wed Jul 10, 2024 8:24 amby Mr_Noodle
What version of Hazel are you running?
Re: Rename file keeping file name structure.
Posted:
Wed Jul 10, 2024 12:21 pmby nexsim
Hazel 5.3.4
Sonoma 14.5
Re: Rename file keeping file name structure.
Posted:
Thu Jul 11, 2024 9:01 amby Mr_Noodle
Can you record a video of this?
Re: Rename file keeping file name structure.
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Fri Jul 12, 2024 10:48 amby nexsim
This weekend, I will spend more time with it, and if I encounter the same issue, I will record it.