[kansir]

How to write a applescript to rename all the files in the selected folder?

[Cipher13]

How do you want to rename them? Numerically? As the are dropped in?

Cipher13

[kansir]

I want to rename them into : NAME001, NAME002, .... NAMExxx.
A custom filename follow with a number as they are dropped in.

[Cipher13]

Ok I made something like that for a random startup screen app. I'll give it a shot when I have a chance and post back here.
If you want them to be renamed as they are dropped in, you realise it will have to be a folder action?

Cipher13

[kansir]

In fact, I am a novice. I don't understand what is folder action? I learn Applescript from Internet and Help files.
Do you have any web-site sugguest to me for learning Applescript!

By the way, thanks for your help.

[Cipher13]

No problem, thats what I'm here for
Um... I just learned it by mucking around with it... never looked it up before... anyone have any suggestions for sites?
A folder action is a script that executes on certain actions.
You 'attach' a script to a folder. For example, the action may be 'when new item dropped in, do this...' and when a new item is dropped into the folder, it will execute; however, if the folder is simply opened, it will not, get what I mean?
I'll try it out now

Cipher13

[kansir]

Cipher 13, I think I know what you are talking about. I am finding some useful information to write the script, too. Hope to dicuss with you later.

For more scripting info, try: AppleScript Source Book

For a freeware that renames files, try:
http://ryandary.com/software/simplerename.html

I haven't tried out this software, just downloaded a day or so ago.

[This message has been edited by MacCanada (edited 09-15-2000).]