Change file name while saving with actions

[KevinMByers]

Hey all,

I'm setting actions in Illustrator to save multiple file formats of the same file to streamline workflow.
Is there any way to add to a filename using/while using the actions?

Ex:

Saving business card designs I need to save five PDF files:
Front
Front w/o crop marks

Back

Back w/o crop marks

and Full art.

Is there a way to add the description to/modify the file name within actions?

So if the original name is:
Client_BC

I can run the action and it will auto save
Client_BC_Front.pdf

Client_BC_Front_NoCrop.pdf

Client_BC_Back.pdf

Client_BC_Back_NoCrop.pdf

and
Client_BC.pdf

??

Does that make sense?

Any and all help is very appreciated.

Thanks!

[c.pfaffenbichler]

I think that may need some Scripting, so you might want to also ask over at

Illustrator Scripting

[KevinMByers]

Yeah I kind of figured as much.
I was hoping maybe just the actions would be able to do that.
I'll post over there to see if anyone can help.

Thanks!

[Francesco Della Peruta · Accepted solution]

I found this script that can be a starting point for you:

adobe illustrator - Automating file export with different colored objects and file names - Graphic D...