Harman Bajwa wrote: > Others have probably given valuable ideas and better > ways to handle this. I had the same problem when I > first used the A80 and S50 at the same time and got > hit with identical file numbers. My solution was to > use good old DOS commands: > > 1. Copy all files into a temp folder, say c:\img\stage > 2. Open a DOS box and navigate to the folder > 3. Issue a command like this: > c:\img\stage> ren IMG*.* A70*.* > or for the s50: > c:\img\stage> ren IMG*.* S50*.* > (about 30 seconds or less for the entire navigation > and command issuance)
Anyone using this method should note that the number of digits replaced must be equal. I.e. 'IMG' = 3 characters, as does 'A70' or 'S50'. I am using WinXP Home, but I believe that earlier versions were the same. Cheers Keith --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.692 / Virus Database: 453 - Release Date: 28/05/2004 * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
