Rename file from a word document

[denisbalibouse]

'Hi everyone,

I did a search in the forum but couldn't find any answer.

Here is my problem :

I have 1200 pictures of 300 different objects and looking for a way to import their name from a word document.
Is there a possiblity to automate this task ?

I am using 4.6.6 on a Mac

Thanks for your help

Denis

[Kirk Baker]

Denis,

I have 1200 pictures of 300 different objects and looking for a way to import their name from a word document.
Is there a possiblity to automate this task ?

Definitely not with a Word document.  If you were to use a plain text document instead you could use Code Replacement.  Set your file up like so:

filename.jpg[tab]object
filename.nef[tab]object
...
filename.tif[tab]object

Load up your text file into the Code Replacement dialog (Edit->Set->Code Replacements...)

Then use the IPTC Stationery Pad with Code Replacement and {variables}.  For instance if you wanted to put the object in the Keywords section put the following in the Keywords field:

\{filename}\

...and then apply the IPTC Stationery Pad to the selected photos.

That should do it.

HTH,

-Kirk