How to batch rename on shared hosting

Discussion in 'Programming' started by Adulu, Mar 8, 2009.

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    I have many photos
    "abc-1.jpg"
    "abc-2.jpg"
    "abc-3.jpg"
    "abc-4.jpg"
    ..................etc "abc-1000.jpg"

    Any wise way for batch rename to be 123-1.jpg........123-1000.jpg

    shared hosting is dreamhost that allowed use linux commands
     
    Adulu, Mar 8, 2009 IP
  2. peterCx

    peterCx Peon

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    you can use shell script
    by command :
    mv 123-1.jpg 123-1000.jpg

    after shell script completed
    you can crontab scheldule
     
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  3. buldozerceto

    buldozerceto Active Member

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