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reNamerX Usage Guide

reNamerX Usage Guide

This comprehensive guide will help you understand how to use reNamerX effectively for file renaming tasks.

Interface Overview

reNamerX features a clean, intuitive interface divided into three main sections:

  • Files Panel: Where you select and manage files to be renamed
  • Rules Panel: Where you create and configure renaming rules
  • Action Bar: Contains buttons for applying renames and other actions

The application uses a cyberpunk theme with a dark background and bright accent colors for better visibility. You can also switch to a light theme in the settings if preferred.

Working with Files

Selecting Files

There are multiple ways to add files to reNamerX:

  1. Browse for Files: Click the "Add Files" button to open a file browser
  2. Browse for Folders: Click the "Add Folder" button to add all files from a folder
  3. Drag and Drop: Drag files or folders directly into the application window
  4. Command Line Arguments: Launch reNamerX with file paths as arguments

Managing Selected Files

Once files are added, you can:

  • Select All: Use Ctrl+A or the "Select All" option in the right-click menu
  • Invert Selection: Toggle between selected and unselected files
  • Clear Selection: Deselect all files without removing them from the list
  • Remove Files: Delete files from the list (not from disk)
  • Sort Files: Sort by name, path, size, or date modified

File Filtering

Use the search box to filter displayed files:

  • Type text to show only matching files
  • Use wildcards like * and ? for more flexible matching
  • Filter by file extension (e.g., *.jpg)

Creating Renaming Rules

Basic Text Operations

  • Replace Text: Substitute specific text with new text
  • Add Text: Insert text at beginning, end, or specific position
  • Remove Text: Delete characters from specific positions

Case Transformations

  • UPPERCASE: Convert to all capital letters
  • lowercase: Convert to all small letters
  • Title Case: Capitalize first letter of each word
  • Sentence case: Capitalize only the first letter of the first word

Sequential Numbering

Add sequential numbers to filenames with options for:

  • Starting number
  • Increment value
  • Padding (number of digits)
  • Position (prefix, suffix, or custom position)

Date and Time

Add date/time information with various format options:

  • Current date/time
  • File creation/modification date
  • Custom date format strings

Advanced Techniques

Regular Expressions

For complex renaming patterns, use regular expressions:

  1. Enable RegEx mode in the Replace rule
  2. Enter a pattern in the "Find" field
  3. Use capture groups (...) to reference matched text in the replacement

Example: To change date format from MM-DD-YYYY to YYYY-MM-DD:

  • Find: (d{2})-(d{2})-(d{4})
  • Replace: $3-$1-$2

Presets

Save frequently used rule combinations:

  1. Configure your rules
  2. Click "Save Preset"
  3. Name your preset
  4. Access saved presets from the Presets menu

Keyboard Shortcuts

reNamerX offers keyboard shortcuts for faster workflow:

| Action | Shortcut | |--------|----------| | Open files | Ctrl+O | | Open folder | Ctrl+Shift+O | | Select all files | Ctrl+A | | Apply rename | F2 or Ctrl+R | | Preview changes | F3 or Ctrl+P | | Add rule | Ctrl+N | | Delete rule | Del | | Move rule up | Ctrl+Up | | Move rule down | Ctrl+Down | | Save preset | Ctrl+S | | Toggle dark/light theme | Ctrl+T |

Best Practices

For optimal results with reNamerX:

  1. Use the Preview: Always preview changes before applying
  2. Start Small: When working with many files, test with a few first
  3. Use Presets: Save complex rule combinations for repeated use
  4. Combine Rules: Stack multiple rules to achieve complex renames
  5. Regular Backups: While reNamerX has undo functionality, backups are recommended for large operations