automate tasks with Rename folder action

Specify folders to be renamed. Folder name input supports full path, folder name or mask, and variables that can be used either separately or in various combinations. Multiple inputs are separated by | (vertical bar / pipe).

Rename folder Action. Folder properties.

Folder propertiesDescription
Old nameSpecify folders to rename. Available options include providing full path and filename or file mask. If path is not specified, Action is performed in current folder. Read more about specifying file masks and wildcards.
New nameSpecify new name or naming scheme (file mask) for folders being renamed. New name parameter does not support multiple inputs. Rename folder Action does not move or copy folders to another location; if full path is specified in New name input, only a part related to folder name will be used. Read more about specifying rename wildcards.
Browsebrowse for files and foldersUse Browse button to specify particular file or folder on disk, on LAN (local area network) shares, etc.
Variable WizardVariable WizardUse Variable Wizard button to specify more advanced input, such as, taking parameters from file, associated Trigger or other Action.
Rename folder Action Folder properties
Additional notes:
  • Automation Workshop Rename folder Action supports Unicode file names, and path up to 32,000 characters, providing a necessary capacity when performing automated folder renaming.
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