How can I automate the process of changing the filename after the fact. For example, if the filename is "Data" I'd like to rename it to "01312006_Data" where the numerals represent the date.

Thanks.

If you know the full path to the original file then you can use Send Event and the command line to rename the file:

Calculate this string:

cmd /c ren c:folderdata.txt c:01312006_data.txt

Thanks Wim, PERFECT :

If you know the full path to the original file then you can use Send Event and the command line to rename the file:

Calculate this string:

cmd /c ren c:folderdata.txt c:01312006_data.txt

It seems to work only for the local drive

cmd /c ren c:folderdata.txt 01312006_data.txt

but doesn't work on a network drive.

cmd /c ren x:mypathfolderdata.txt 01312006_data.txt

What am I doing wrong?

I'm assuming the "x" drive is properly mapped? Otherwise you can use the UNC syntax of the share: servershareName

Also check the privileges on the shared folder. You may not have the necessary rights.

I checked the rights and I do have the necessary rights. However, I tried to look at the error message and it says "The syntax of the command is incorrect"

cmd /k ren filesvrdeptmyPathFolderData.txt 01312006_Data.txt

Any spaces in the path? If so you need to make sure there are quotes around it.

Any spaces in the path? If so you need to make sure there are quotes around it.

You are absolutely correct. Did the above as per your instructions and like magic, it worked.

Thank you greatly.