Renaming Files

There are three main ways to rename files in Opus:

• Inline Rename refers to editing the names of files directly in the Lister (inline). This is the standard method Explorer uses and may be the one you're most familiar with. You can enter inline rename mode by slow double-clicking a filename (left-click, wait longer than the system double-click speed, then left-click again), by selecting a file and pressing F2, or by right-clicking a file and choosing Rename from the context menu.
• Simple Wildcard Rename is a simple way to perform batch renaming. It lets you use a wildcard character to specify one or more parts of the existing filename that are to be retained in the new name. This mode can be accessed using the Opus Rename command (you can configure a command to go straight to simple mode, or from the Advanced Rename dialog click the Simple button to switch).
• Advanced Rename is the most powerful way of performing batch renames in Opus. Using this tool you can use complicated wildcard expressions, rename using file metadata, automatically number files, write complex scripts and much more.