Batch rename - help with specific rules

Question

Hi community,i've tried everything but i can't find the correct sollution for my very specific problem.Our client uses a naming guideline for their files.For some reason they've added the country code to the end of the file name.For my work i need it in the front but also i need a rule to reverse it when i want to deliver the files.For exampleFile name is:ADOBE-12345_summer20_TestTest_carousel_All_All.pngFile name should be:All_All_ADOBE-12345_summer20_TestTest_carousel.pngCan someone help me with a step by step guide on how to set the rules to achieve that.And also another set of rules on how to change the naming back for delivery.Thank you!Alan

Stephen Marsh · Accepted Answer

Using the regular expression string substitution option with capture groups:

Find:

(.+)(_)(.+_.+)(\.[^\.]+$)

Replace:

$3_$1$4

Note: Although it is possible to preserve the original filename and restore the original filename via metadata, this doesn't work with all image formats (i.e. TGA, GIF). So, to convert back to the original:

Find:

(\w+)(_)(.+)(\.[^\.]+$)

Replace:

$3_$1$4

Hope this helps!

(original post updated/corrected)

Lumigraphics · Answer

Is the pattern consistent for every file? Or does it vary?You can use regular expressions (regex) for this but you have to have a pattern to follow.

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