Renaming files in bulk

ElMiko · 02-13-2012, 12:37 PM

When you insert a Chapter break, Sigil splits the html file into two different files: one with it's orignal filename, and another title Section#.xhtml
The numbers are generated by the order in which they are created, not in the order they are displayed.

My question is: Is there some way to rename all the files in bulk so that the naming convention is consistent and the file numbers correspond with their position in the folder?

Toxaris · 02-13-2012, 12:52 PM

Yes, in 0.5.2.

ElMiko · 02-13-2012, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toxaris

Yes, in 0.5.2.

Well, gee, that's a nice coincidence.

I understand 0.5.2 is currently in sickbay, though, right? In any even, this'll be available functionality on all future releases, correct?

mmat1 · 02-13-2012, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Toxaris

Yes, in 0.5.2.

??? I guess i miss something. But i dont see an option for a bulk-rename of the files.

On 5.1 you could rename one file, press tab and the cursor jumps to the next entry, marking the filename. Do you talk about this ?

theducks · 02-13-2012, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmat1

??? I guess i miss something. But i dont see an option for a bulk-rename of the files.

On 5.1 you could rename one file, press tab and the cursor jumps to the next entry, marking the filename. Do you talk about this ?

Multi-select files, then you will see (the option? How can it be a option if you have multi-selected

) when you choose rename.

mmat1 · 02-13-2012, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theducks

Multi-select files, then you will see (the option? How can it be a option if you have multi-selected

) when you choose rename.

thanks

now i see, that the "rename-option"

in the "context menu" of the "file-listing" has a different functionallity if more than one file is selected.

@ElMiko: seams to work quite well in 5.2

Toxaris · 02-14-2012, 02:37 AM

Sorry, perhaps I should have elaborated. It was discussed quite intensively, but of course not everybody reads all threads in this subforum like I do.

@ElMiko, there are some issues with 0.5.2, but in general it works fine. The main thing which doesn't work that well (at least for me), is the Find Next option. That is a known thing already.

alansplace · 02-14-2012, 12:53 PM

IMHO, t would be really useful if there was a simple way to install a new version and leave the old version active (till the new version is mostly debugged [mostly being in the 'eye of the beholder']) to fall back on if it's deemed necessary and/or prudent.

Jabby · 02-14-2012, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by alansplace

IMHO, t would be really useful if there was a simple way to install a new version and leave the old version active (till the new version is mostly debugged [mostly being in the 'eye of the beholder']) to fall back on if it's deemed necessary and/or prudent.

I kinda do that. I have an AMD processor. So I install a 32 bit version (in a different program folder) to use as a fallback. But, there is no reason you can't have two copies of the same software installed and running on the same machine. At least on a Windows machine.

Regards - John

alansplace · 02-14-2012, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jabby

I kinda do that. I have an AMD processor. So I install a 32 bit version (in a different program folder) to use as a fallback. But, there is no reason you can't have two copies of the same software installed and running on the same machine. At least on a Windows machine.

Regards - John

for the tip.

I have a 64 bit intel dual core. Does what your're suggesting only work on AMD? The reason I don't do it any longer is the last time I had to screw around with stuff to get either version to work and I ended up messing up the registery. They were both 64 bit and I had to rename the version 3 one Sigil3 (which is still installed and still works).

Hitch · 02-15-2012, 03:40 AM

@alansplace:

I use a 64-bit Win7 box, and I simply name them differently and they work fine. I still have a Sigil 3.x around here and Sigil 4.something as well--never had any real issues.

HTH,
Hitch

Perkin · 02-15-2012, 04:25 AM

Two installs, or more, may not work in future versions as well as it should as they'll both use the same user settings files, at moment I think its only dict files, but as versions go by I think they'll be more settings etc. stored there. At moment they're all in applications install folder.

alansplace · 02-15-2012, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hitch

@alansplace:

I use a 64-bit Win7 box, and I simply name them differently and they work fine. I still have a Sigil 3.x around here and Sigil 4.something as well--never had any real issues.

HTH,
Hitch

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perkin

Two installs, or more, may not work in future versions as well as it should as they'll both use the same user settings files, at moment I think its only dict files, but as versions go by I think they'll be more settings etc. stored there. At moment they're all in applications install folder.

02-13-2012, 12:37 PM	#1
ElMiko Addict Posts: 359 Karma: 65460 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Kindle	Renaming files in bulk When you insert a Chapter break, Sigil splits the html file into two different files: one with it's orignal filename, and another title Section#.xhtml The numbers are generated by the order in which they are created, not in the order they are displayed. My question is: Is there some way to rename all the files in bulk so that the naming convention is consistent and the file numbers correspond with their position in the folder?

02-14-2012, 12:53 PM	#8
alansplace Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,895 Karma: 464403178 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: 33.9388° N, 117.2716° W Device: Kindles K-2, K-KB, PW 1 & 2, Voyage, Fire 2, 5 & HD 8, Surface 3, iPad	a fall back option IMHO, t would be really useful if there was a simple way to install a new version and leave the old version active (till the new version is mostly debugged [mostly being in the 'eye of the beholder']) to fall back on if it's deemed necessary and/or prudent.

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02-13-2012, 12:52 PM	#2
Toxaris Wizard Posts: 4,520 Karma: 121692313 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Heemskerk, NL Device: PRS-T1, Kobo Touch, Kobo Aura	Yes, in 0.5.2.

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Toxaris Wizard Posts: 4,520 Karma: 121692313 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Heemskerk, NL Device: PRS-T1, Kobo Touch, Kobo Aura	Sorry, perhaps I should have elaborated. It was discussed quite intensively, but of course not everybody reads all threads in this subforum like I do. @ElMiko, there are some issues with 0.5.2, but in general it works fine. The main thing which doesn't work that well (at least for me), is the Find Next option. That is a known thing already.

02-15-2012, 03:40 AM	#11
Hitch Bookmaker & Cat Slave Posts: 11,503 Karma: 158448243 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Device: K2, iPad, KFire, PPW, Voyage, NookColor. 2 Droid, Oasis, Boox Note2	@alansplace: I use a 64-bit Win7 box, and I simply name them differently and they work fine. I still have a Sigil 3.x around here and Sigil 4.something as well--never had any real issues. HTH, Hitch

02-15-2012, 04:25 AM	#12
Perkin Guru Posts: 657 Karma: 64171 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kent, England, Sol 3, ZZ9 plural Z Alpha Device: Sony PRS-300, Kobo Aura HD, iPad (Marvin)	Two installs, or more, may not work in future versions as well as it should as they'll both use the same user settings files, at moment I think its only dict files, but as versions go by I think they'll be more settings etc. stored there. At moment they're all in applications install folder.

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