Filename Template

The Filename Template with a basic setup for music files.

See also: Rename, Move, and Copy Files

The Filename Template is used to set the naming of the files selected in the tool. Like the Directories Template, it consists of a Rule which auto-generates the filename base on each file's metadata. The Filename Template does not consider the source filenames at all, and the replacement name is built from scratch using the Rule.

For example, you might want to name your music files with their [Disc #], [Track #], and [Name], and your movies with their [Name] and [Year].

Use

The Filename Template consists of only a single Rule, which is constructed using the following system:

• If the Filename Template is not enabled, the files' existing filenames will be passed through untouched.
• Insert file-specific properties by using the standard Library Field square bracket notation, such as [Track #], [Episode], [Year], or [Name].
• The rule may also contain Expression Language functions.
• All text entered that does not match a valid Library Field or Expression Language function will be passed through verbatim.
• The disclosure button in the Rule text box shows a pop-out menu that shows recently-used templates, a few presets, allows you to insert Expression Language functions, and other handy tools.

The disclosure button in the Filename Template box on Windows.