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Inspiring
November 29, 2022
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Bridge re-numbering/sequencing

  • November 29, 2022
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Hello,

I recently learned how to remove sequence numbers since I needed to re-order files and therefore attache new numbers (e.g. 056-file.psd)

However, after re-organizing the images, un-numbered them and then re-numbered them, I found that in Windows Explorer everything was srambled up, some numbers showed twice.

I've got so far to realize that Explorer always works by file name and if i do the same in bridge files are also scrambled / not the way I ordered them. But in order to re-sequense them I had to re-order them first, which puts them automatically in "Manual" mode - which Explorer seem to NOT recognize - and keeps showing them scrambled.

I hope I could make myself clear. What can I do other than re-name every file manually in Explorer/Filename mode?

Every suggestion is highly appreciated

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Legend
November 29, 2022

Explorer can sort by numerous criteria including size, date, and yes filename. If you want files sorted a specific way, they have to be numbered in sequence. You can possibly use Batch Rename to accomplish this.

https://helpx.adobe.com/bridge/using/automate-tasks-adobe-bridge.html

Klaus5F8DAuthor
Inspiring
November 29, 2022

That's exactly what I did. Please read my post. In Batch Rename, moving files in the new order puts it automatically into "manual" mode ... which, after re-numbering them, completely scamble when put back into "Filename" mode.

One would think that the new number given at the beginning keeps it in that order when putting into "Filname" mode, but it doesn't...all scambled.

Legend
November 29, 2022

If you have them renamed, why are you reordering them? You have to rename in the order you want.

Can you post screenshots because maybe I'm not understanding what you want to do.