On prodig-digest1/6/03 2:29 pm wrote: John
We have just had to do something very similar, mind numbingly boring. Eventually we used the Rename feature in PhotoMechanic Lite http://www.camerabits.com/ Select the files you wish to rename, Go to file Rename (Apple M) and select the PreText Name and Suffix option In the Pre Text 'window' type the text you wish to put in front of the existing file name. It will keep the existing file name if you then type within Curly Quotes {fbas} which is the code for the file name. PhotoMechanic can place lots of different info automatically either in the Filename or any editable field of the ITPC caption from the EXIF info or the filename. PhotoMechanic has a long list of what it will automatically do, called 'Variables' and if the above doesn't do what you are after, then there are many other options listed in the 'Variables' folder. HTH Ant > > Date: Sun, 01 Jun 2003 14:24:04 +0100 > From: John Callan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: > > I have approx 10k jpegs saved to an external hard drive. I have to re-number > them from 1.jpg to xy1e.jpg etc. Problem is, they are saved in batches of > 25 images per folder and do not run from 1 to 25 in folder one and then 26 > to 50 in folder two etc etc. They were scanned from trans that were allready > numbered and so as I scanned I gave them the original trans number. I have > spent the last few days sitting in front of my Mac re-numbering each jpeg > and have got no where. I have tried "Fotostation" and sure enough it will > take image 9657.jpg and turn it into xy9657e.jpg but then it will re-number > every other image in that folder in an ascending order which is no good > because the next jpg in the folder might be 8.jpg and I don't want it to > become xy9658e.jpg I want I to be xy8e.jpg > > Anyone got any fab ideas that will save me from a trip to the looney doctor? > > many thanks > callan -- Anthony Upton onEdition Photography. Tel: 020 7978 1459. Fax: 020 7978 1569. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.onEdition.com/ shows the broad range of work, that the agency shoots, the image related services are also described in greater detail. CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE AND LEGAL LIABILITY WAIVER: If you require hard copy proof of the contents of this email or you wish to confirm whether the statements and opinions contained in this email are endorsed by the photographer or onEdition.com Ltd; please contact onEdition.com Ltd. on the above telephone numbers and written confirmation will be provided. The content of the email and any attachments are CONFIDENTIAL and may contain privileged information. If you are not the addressee it may be UNLAWFUL for you to read, copy, distribute, disclose or otherwise use the information contained herein. =============================================================== GO TO http://www.prodig.org for ~ GUIDELINES ~ un/SUBSCRIBING ~ ITEMS for SALE
