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Apply custom name seems wonky
I’m having a bit of a struggle with applying custom names to clips. I’ve done this but the way that the custom name window works seems a bit of a continuing mystery to me. Do I create the custom name first in the list and drag it to the filed in the main window or something else? it seems like this one tool is so clunky, needing to open window window add name, close window , reopen window set naming convention add custom name to field. Or maybe I am missing something here? Just seems like so many mouse clicks to get the damn thing to work.
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The key is to first set up the custom name generator with the fields you want to use.
Then put your event browser in the LIST view and group select the clips you want to apply those names to.
Then hit OK in the Naming Presets window and the names should immediately substitute for the existing clip names.
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I’m working in thumbnail view not list view which might explain the wonky behavior , now setting event browser to list view and phasers to stun
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Are you talking about batch renaming or just naming any given clip?
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I;m attempting to do batch rename
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List view is the key to batch rename. Batch rename will work in filmstrip view but its wonky, bug laden, or just plain unpredictable.
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In FC Help>type in “batch rename clips” and it opens several sets of steps to chose from. Very clear explanations. The help menu brings up very good explanations though I sometimes have trouble knowing what to search for. In this case even though you figured it out, you might want to look at different paths they discuss.
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I did that, but I the help file doesn’t specify being in list view as instead of film strip view. That one little addition to the instructions would make a huge difference in the outcome
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I see. I think the reason is that in film strip view you cannot select more than one ‘name’. You can select more than one clip but but not the name. A single name can be chosen for renaming. You’re right the help menu misses a step. Maybe it’s a bug.
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