Create a batch file to rename text

Computing.Net > Forums > Programming > Create a batch file to rename text

Create a batch file to rename text

Original Message

Name: Floyd4us
Date: November 22, 2006 at 05:15:23 Pacific
Subject: Create a batch file to rename text
OS: XP
CPU/Ram: Pen4/1GB
Model/Manufacturer: Dell

Comment:

I would like to create a batch file that will add an additional 1 to the front of an existing 8 digit text file,i.e...
11062169.txt-->111062169.txt
09524659.txt-->109524659.txt
65409995.txt-->165409995.txt
There are hundreds of files this will be used on and the digit added will always be a 1.
Anyone have any ideas?
Floyd4us

Report Offensive Message For Removal

Response Number 1

Name: RTAdams89
Date: November 22, 2006 at 05:50:20 Pacific

Reply: (edit)

Well if you don't mind using a program, try Bulk Rename Utility (just search Google for that, it's the first result).
-Ryan Adams
http://members.cox.net/rtadams89/

Report Offensive Follow Up For Removal

Response Number 2

Name: IVO
Date: November 22, 2006 at 06:05:55 Pacific

Reply: (edit)

You don't need a batch script, just type at prompt in the directory where files are stored
for /f %i in ('dir /b /a-d *.txt') do @ren %i 1%i
and you are done.

Report Offensive Follow Up For Removal

Response Number 3

Name: Floyd4us
Date: November 22, 2006 at 07:46:11 Pacific

Reply: (edit)

I tried to run the above line in the dos command promt and it tells me:
/f% was unexpected at this time
I am running in the right directory.
Floyd4us

Report Offensive Follow Up For Removal

Response Number 4

Name: Floyd4us
Date: November 22, 2006 at 07:51:02 Pacific

Reply: (edit)

Nevemind...I missed the space between the f and the %!!! Thanks it worked GREAT!
Floyd4us

Report Offensive Follow Up For Removal


Batch file to rename file A batch file to kill a process Batch file to rename file(s) in dir Batch File to Create a Shortcut Batch file to replace a word	Editing .ini file with a batch file Batch file rename and move A batch file to generate a shortcut Batch file to parse log Help for create a batch file

busy tone detection

remove CR's, LF's & S...

Use following form to reply to current message:

Name: From My Computing.Net Settings E-Mail: From My Computing.Net Settings Subject: Create a batch file to rename text

Comments:

  Homepage URL (*): 
Homepage Title (*): 
         Image URL:

Have you ever used OpenOffice?

Poll Finishes In 5 Days.
Discuss in The Lounge

Bootable cd and start SIW

western digital 80GB HD problem.

windows remote access vpn auth

can't get logged in on myspace, hel

Adware, Virus

All Posts Awaiting Replies