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Rename Folder

Automation Workshop includes the Rename Folder Action that performs automatic renaming of folders from original to new names. Specify folders to be renamed and their new names by providing some of various available settings such as variables provided by Triggers or other Actions.

Features & highlights

  • Use the current date or time in folder names to order them by hour, day, or month.
  • Rename a large volume of folders utilizing a predefined pattern (or schema) by using the List Folder, For Each, and Rename Folder Action.
  • Use sequential folder names using dynamic values provided by the Variable Wizard.

Documentation

  • Folder · Select a folder to be renamed and its new name.
  • Options · Set the Action state and custom display name, define automated error workarounds, and enable an option to log only critical errors.

Interconnect

  • Rename Folder integration—Variables (manipulate data dynamically within a workflow) and Events (recorded entries that detail the activity within the system).
  • Effortlessly streamline your automation processes by visually connecting your workflow using Variable Wizard—a powerful tool to access all 1,000+ variables—system, network, Triggers, Actions, globals, web, and much more…
  • Moreover, not only utilize Rename Folder variables, but also seamlessly integrate them with a diverse array of other file and folder variables from local disks, mapped drives, network shares, and remote servers—FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, Amazon S3, and more…

Quick access

To streamline your workflow creation, you can locate the Rename Folder Action throughout the entire Automation suite's search tools—including the knowledge base, menu, and Add Action feature—using the quick ยซRFยป shortcut.

Remote rename? Easy!

Rename folders and files on remote servers using the Rename Remote File Action—it works seamlessly with both. For advanced users, the Remote SSH Command Action allows direct manipulation of remote folders using Linux shell commands.

Even more, for managing multiple servers and workflows over LAN or the internet, utilize the remote tools and flexible deployment features available through a simple yet efficient user interface.

Discover

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