Specify the files to rename. The file input supports paths, file names, file masks, and variables, which can be used separately or in various combinations. Separate multiple inputs with the | vertical bar character.
| File | Details |
|---|---|
| Old name | Specify the files to rename. You can provide a full path and file name or use a file mask. If no path is specified, the Action uses the current folder · Learn file masks and wildcards |
| New name | Specify the new name or naming scheme (file mask) for the files being renamed. The New name parameter does not support multiple inputs. The Rename File Action does not move or copy files to another location. If a full path is specified in the New name field, only the file name portion is used · Learn rename wildcards |
| Browse |  Use Browse to select a particular file or folder on a local disk, network share, or LAN location. |
| Variable Wizard |  Use dynamic data input—substitute a parameter from a file, web, connected Trigger, other Actions, date and time presets, etc. |
Interconnect
- Rename File integration and auditing—Variables (dynamic data) and Events (recorded activity). Access variables storing the latest source and destination filenames or, for multiple file renames, access lists containing source, destination, or both. Also, includes a count variable. Detailed logs of renaming progress and any errors are also maintained.
Notes
- Automation Workshop supports Unicode filenames, and a path of up to 32,000 characters, providing the necessary capacity when performing automated file renaming.
- The Rename File Action always sets the archive attribute to files when the rename operation is performed.
- It also renames read-only files.
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