Chgname is a specialised file management utility, which changes the names, dates and attributes of large numbers of files in one operation. The filenames and paths of the files to process are first imported into the file list in the main window and thereafter processed by the program.
The prime function of Chgname is to rename large number of related files with related filenames, that is, files that do not need very descriptive filenames. The user specifies a prefix name which is common to all the processed files, and the program adds a string of numbers formatted by the user in terms of which number to start with, the step between numbers and the minimum length of the string. (Adds preceding zeros.)
For quick renaming of smaller number of files with unsystematic filenames, a filename editor is included that works just like a text file editor with one filename on each line. Normal copy, cut and pasting conventions apply to the editor, so editing the filenames in another text editor is no problem.
However Chgname also accepts wildcards (* and ?) to make it very flexible, and suit the need of both advanced and inexperienced users. With the wildcards, parts of or all of the previous filename may be kept in the new filename. An advanced wildcard system is also included. For advanced renaming conventions, see the advanced renaming conventions topic.
