How to rename multiple file in a folder.

I need to alter a heap of file names in a folder.

For instance:

2015_SUBJECT1^TEST_Upper_tag_CLEAR_30_1.PAR

2014_SUBJECT2^TEST_Lower_tag_1_OPEN_50_1.PAR

I need to get rid of the first 5 digits, the last 2 digits and all references of '^TEST', 'CLEAR' and 'OPEN'.

Note that in the folder there are two types of files (i.e. .PAR and .REC) with the same names that all need to be changed.

Help is much appreciated!

Answer 1

[Walter Roberson]

http://matlab.wikia.com/wiki/FAQ#How_can_I_process_a_sequence_of_files.3F

Is it correct that for '2015_SUBJECT1^TEST_Upper_tag_CLEAR_30_1.PAR' you would want the result '_SUBJECT^_Upper_tag__3_.PAR' ?

[Fiona]

Sorry for the ridiculous delay in response!

I would want the result to be SUBJECT1_Upper_tag_30.PAR

Hopefully that is more clear!

[Walter Roberson]

That looks more like you want to get rid of the first 4 digits than the first 5 ? The fifth digit would be the "1" after "SUBJECT"

[Fiona]

My mistake... I should not have used to word digit. Rather I wanted to get rid of the first 5 characters (i.e. the '2015_' so it would start SUBJECT1). Thanks again Walter.

Answer 2

[jonathan]

This is a great article. You can use this technique. Beside this- I have a software for bulk rename. My software works with all platform. For checking my software go to google.com and type- BatchRenameFiles Tool. Check the first result.