Sort by exif (shooting time) then rename

Help me create the new name string for a preset. Would like to eliminate a program from my workflow that does the rename. I use version 10.0.2.0.4269.x64 - is this possible or should i stay with existing other program. I'm really poor at understanding expressions, I can't even figure out how to get the sequence number to be anywhere besides the end of the filename.

Multiple cameras are used on a shoot, they are all time synchronized. After event, all files are copied into a folder. I use another program to sort them by the exif shooting time and rename them to YYMMDD_sequence_custom-event-text.ext - filename becomes/starts with the date info and sequence for easier sorting and finding later. Multiple .ext exist and are left unchanged, example, .nef and .cr2. Sometimes a .wav filed is created and paired with (same name) a .nef file, but unfortunately gets lost in the renaming.

Here's a quick reply, so we can see if this is the correct direction:

Select your files, hit the Rename button and select the following:

Type: Regular Expressions
Enable file information fields

Now copy/paste to enter:

Old name: ^(.*).(.+)$
New name: {datetaken|D#yy-MM-dd }\1.\2

If the previews for the rename generally look correct, you can save the preset (upper right, Add).

I'm not understanding where the "sequence_custom-event-text" comes from - perhaps it is already in the file name and all you want to do is order by date.

Yes right direction, this pulls the date, don't need the dashes, Reason why I rename this way: when I upload to labs or other online storage, or just viewing thumbs, filenames get truncated - need unique id at front of filename string. When I check the box for sequential numbering, it only places at the end of string where it's not helpful - is there a way to have it placed right after the date? I usually just enter the text that is a quick summary of event.


You can put the numbers wherever you want:

gpsoft.com.au/help/opus10/Docume ... _Files.htm

Set:

Sequential numbering from ...

and change new name:

New Name: {datetaken|D#yyMMdd }[#] \1.\2

The [#] above places the sequence number. Place it where you'd like.

YES - this is much better than I was hoping for as it is not image specific. Thanks for sharing your expertise!