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Jan 29, 2025 2:22 PM UTC
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Batch Rename in Bridge using sequence letter and number

I am hoping someone can help as I can find nothing on the web.  I am using Bridge and the batch rename facility. Within that facility I can specify a Sequence Letter - what I can't find is a way to specify the start letter that I want it to use. Does anyone know if this is possible and if so how it can be done?

If not does anyone know if I should be able to use two sequence numbers in a single batch rename action?

Thanks

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Stephen Marsh
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Feb 4, 2025 2:37 AM UTC

@Lywood5D24 – So where are you at?

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Feb 4, 2025 8:20 AM UTC

I am not particularly happy about teh sequence letter but have found a way around it with the numbers - thanks for your help

 

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Stephen Marsh
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Feb 4, 2025 9:57 AM UTC

A custom script for Bridge or Photoshop could be used to rename above and beyond what Bridge's Batch Rename tool offers. I'd need some real examples of the before and after filenames to see what's possible if needed.

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Stephen Marsh
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Jan 30, 2025 12:04 AM UTC
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I can specify a Sequence Letter - what I can't find is a way to specify the start letter that I want it to use


By @Lywood5D24

 

The sequence letter has no control. It starts at A and then goes up to Z, then goes to AA, AB, AC, etc.

 

 

You can use 2 sequence numbers, just use the + plus sign to add further renaming criteria and set each start sequence number as required.

 

Use the preview button as in the screenshot above to view all files, which isn't always 100% but it's better than nothing.

 

If unsure, don't rename the originals but work on duplicates. You can also embed the original filename in XMP metadata before renaming which allows you to recover if things go wrong, however, not all file formats accept XMP metadata (for example, GIF doesn't).

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Stephen Marsh
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Jan 29, 2025 10:43 PM UTC

@Lywood5D24 


To start, can you please type out some examples of the before and after renaming, just 2 or 3 examples should be enough to clarify the pattern required.

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melissapiccone
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Jan 29, 2025 7:20 PM UTC

I've merged the posts. 

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Stephen Marsh
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Jan 29, 2025 3:24 PM UTC

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Known Participant
Jan 29, 2025 3:51 PM UTC

Sorry I think the other one is in the wrong group and this is the first time I have used this!

 

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Known Participant
Jan 29, 2025 2:25 PM UTC

I am hoping someone can help as I can find nothing on the web.  I am using Bridge and the batch rename facility. Within that facility I can specify a Sequence Letter - what I can't find is a way to specify the start letter that I want it to use. Does anyone know if this is possible and if so how it can be done?

If not does anyone know if I should be able to use two sequence numbers in a single batch rename action?

Thanks

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Stephen Marsh
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Jan 29, 2025 3:23 PM UTC

You have posted twice, I'll wait for a moderator to lock the duped topic before replying.

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