How to rename a file

[strate]

Is it possible to rename a file? I have a .txt and I want to rename it as a .def how would I do this?

[Somerset]

rename *.txt *.def

[Matt @ MPCS]

If you want to use AutoIt use FileCopy. You have to be kinda creative with the functions we have, and think outside the box to apply them to what you need.

*** Matt @ MPCS

[strate]

rename *.txt *.def

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

?? Is that a feature ??

[Matt @ MPCS]

No AutoIt does not have a "rename" function. To accomplish this in AutoIt do As I posted above.

*** Matt @ MPCS

[Matt @ MPCS]

CORRECTION: Sorry brainfart... you need to use FileMove so you dont have 2 files. Example:

FileMove("C:\MyFile.txt", "C:\MyNewFile.def")

That should work... it is untested but check the helpfile for more assistance.

*** Matt @ MPCS

[strate]

CORRECTION: Sorry brainfart... you need to use FileMove so you dont have 2 files. Example:

FileMove("C:\MyFile.txt", "C:\MyNewFile.def")

That should work... it is untested but check the helpfile for more assistance.

*** Matt @ MPCS

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

It seems weird that when you've read the help file forty thousand times the simple solutions don't come to mind. Well for me anyways. Sorry the FileCopy worked perfect. The extra file is fine I can keep a record of what the operater did.

Thanks again.

[Somerset]

yeah it works. what i suggested works in %comspec%

[strate]

yeah it works. what i suggested works in %comspec%

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Please explain more about what you mean.

[Jos]

Please explain more about what you mean.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

he means: run the Good Old dos command rename or ren.

runwait(@comspec & " /c rename from.txt to.def')

Edited October 29, 2004 by JdeB

[JSThePatriot]

Also jumping from Matt's example you could use the following

FileMove("C:\YourFile.txt", "C:\*.def")

That way it keeps the same file name...

JS

[ezzetabi]

actually changes the extension....