Renaming multiple file names inside a folder

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Renaming multiple file names inside a folder

hussainismail

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September 16, 2014 at 4:41 pm

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Hi,
I have a folder contains 3 files with 3 different file names ending _datestamp.txt.
for example in my folder c:\filesfolder has companyAllDemo_09162014.txt, companyAllProd_09162014.txt & companyAllTrans_09162014.txt. i need to rename them & remove the date stamp, inside the same folder so the file names changes to companyAllDemo.txt, companyAllProd.txt & companyAllTrans.txt. any help, comment and feedback would be deeply appreciated.

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Mr. Cursor Old Hand Points: 385 More actions · Answer 1

I'd use a script task and make use of the methods in the My.Computer.FileSystem namespace.

hussainismail SSC Enthusiast Points: 174 More actions · Answer 2

Hi Grasshopper,

i am very new in ssis and is there a way, i can get an example. i tried to search but everyone is moving files then renaming it.

marc.heidemann SSC-Addicted Points: 484 More actions · Answer 3

Are you trying to automate this as a daily task or a one off?

Personally I would create a script, either vbs or batch that renamed the files and schedule the script to run daily in task scheduler or an agent job, but that's just the way I have always done it.

hussainismail SSC Enthusiast Points: 174 More actions · Answer 4

not daily basis but i guess i also use c# script to rename the files. thanks everyone..i do appreciate everyone's input..

wahidhaq7 Newbie Points: 9 More actions · Answer 5

I suggest everyone to try KrojamSoft BatchRenameFiles program. It’s really work for me.

Michael L John One Orange Chip Points: 27054 More actions · Answer 6

REN *_09162014.txt *.txt

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Jeff Moden SSC Guru Points: 1004309 More actions · Answer 7

Michael L John (1/3/2015)
REN *_09162014.txt *.txt

+1000. I love the "old ways". So simple.

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