Renaming Files in Chains (Macros)

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Datman
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Renaming Files in Chains (Macros)

Post by Datman » Wed Jun 19, 2019 2:36 pm

Hi All

is it possible to alter the output file following a batch chain run? is there a command available for this in the chain builder?

like a rename command?

Thanks
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Re: Renaming Files in Chains (Macros)

Post by steve » Wed Jun 19, 2019 2:53 pm

Datman wrote: ↑
Wed Jun 19, 2019 2:36 pm
 is it possible to alter the output file following a batch chain run? is there a command available for this in the chain builder?
No there isn't. The Macro commands are specifically for Audacity. If you want to script operating system commands, you need to use a more comprehensive scripting language (such as Python).
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Re: Renaming Files in Chains (Macros)

Post by Datman » Wed Jun 19, 2019 2:58 pm

Thanks
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Re: Renaming Files in Chains (Macros)

Post by AshZM » Sat Jul 06, 2019 7:13 pm

Datman, I use A Better Finder Rename. It is awesome and you can rename (or amend) files using many parameters in the file... Plus, you can create droplets. Highly recommended!


Datman wrote: ↑Wed Jun 19, 2019 7:36 am
is it possible to alter the output file following a batch chain run? is there a command available for this in the chain builder?
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Re: Renaming Files in Chains (Macros)

Post by Datman » Sat Jul 06, 2019 9:16 pm

Thanks for the info...just had a short look, looks like a tool for much more....there is a free trial version which i may download. Cheers
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