Subject: Re: [Name Mangler Talk] Change Names to Folder+Name?

From: Rob Griffiths <[email-masked]>
Date: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 09:13:24 -0800

On Feb 29, 2012, at 8:51 AM, Jack Presley wrote:

> I bought the thing anyway because you answered so fast. wow. 

Thanks!

> "at present" -- I assume that means it is being considered. This would be a great help for importing/exporting iPhoto events.

It's on our list of possible features for the next major release.

> I second the request to use limited metadata in the naming (date taken, primarily). Couple this with folders and this would be the end all utility for easy photo importing and organizing.

As is that one (limited metadata support). At present, you can use the file's creation date/time, but only in Advanced mode. (Advanced mode is like a mini programming language, but reading help and looking at the included examples in Advanced mode can be educational.)

regards,
-rob.

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From: Jack Presley <[email-masked]>
Date: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:51:23 -0600

"at present" -- I assume that means it is being considered. This would be a
great help for importing/exporting iPhoto events.

I second the request to use limited metadata in the naming (date taken,
primarily). Couple this with folders and this would be the end all utility
for easy photo importing and organizing.

Crack the whip. ;)

On Wed, Feb 29, 2012 at 10:36 AM, Rob Griffiths <[email-masked]> wrote:

> On Feb 29, 2012, at 8:06 AM, Jack Presley wrote:
>
> > I would like to create folders based on the filename. Can Mangler do
> > this? For example:
> >
> > Event1 - Photo1.jpg => Event1\Photo1.jpg
> > Event1 - Photo2.jpg => Event1\Photo2.jpg
> > Event2 - Photo1.jpg => Event2\Photo1.jpg
> > Event2 - Photo2.jpg => Event2\Photo2.jpg
> > Event3 - Photo1.jpg => Event3\Photo1.jpg
> > Event3 - Photo2.jpg => Event3\Photo2.jpg
>
> At present, Name Mangler can only do filename manipulation, and nothing
> more. You'll have to get the files into their proper folders first.
>
> regards,
> -rob.
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From: Rob Griffiths <[email-masked]>
Date: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:36:25 -0800

> Event3 - Photo2.jpg => Event3\Photo2.jpg

At present, Name Mangler can only do filename manipulation, and nothing more. You'll have to get the files into their proper folders first.

regards,
-rob.

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From: Jack Presley <[email-masked]>
Date: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:06:12 -0800 (PST)

It would, of course, be best if it created the needed folders, too.

Thank you,
Jack