I need a bit of help here and it is driving me crazy. I have a routine that renames a file from 4632321214_0908221430.txt and I want it to change to 4632321214_0908221430.ftp
1. These file name could be 10 to 40 char long 2. I have NO control over the names (please do not ask me to change them) I thought I had it covered and then 5 out of 60 would not accept the change. I used the following: RENAME ????????????????????????????????????????.txt ????????????????????????????????????????.ftp (yes that is forty ??'s on both sides) Example of a name that would not change: 104745_0909221430.log I have a lot longer and shorter that did change names, all attributes are "A" all local or network same results. Does not change from OS. No difference between 7.6 or later, compiled or not. I suppose you could say, "No green eggs or ham" trying to find humor! I have had this issue now for three weeks and review a lot of old email trying to find my error. I do not want to store a command (.cmd shell batch) and zip out or launch. I would like this to stay internal, but I am also running out of options. Any thoughts? Sincerely, Paul Dewey
