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Converting to TRUE 8.3 DOS names Converts Filenames to 8.3 format used by DOS Converts to TRUE 8.3 names unlike many other programs that convert to a name conforming to the 8.3 standard but is made up arbitrarily by the program. If the original name is FileBoss Is Super Great.DOC and its equivalent DOS 8.3 name is FILEBO~1.DOC (as reported by the file system) FileBoss will rename the file to FILEBO~1.DOC not some other, made up, name. (Due to limitations imposed by Windows renaming files, you cannot directly rename a long name to a file's current short name so many other programs don't even try!) Worry-free Confirmations After you have told FileBoss how you want the files renamed you can approve (and change individually) each file or tell FileBoss at any time to rename all the remaining files automatically.
Quick Start: Create 8.3 DOS Filenames First select the files you want to rename. (Click here to find out more about FileBoss's advanced selection methods.) Open the Rename dialog and display the Change to 8.3 Name panel
Note that there are no options for the 8.3 renaming option. Click the OK button Confirm each file or tell FileBoss to do them all Each selected file will be displayed with the old name and the recommended new name. You can then rename the file, change the new name, skip that file or tell FileBoss to go ahead and rename all remaining files according to pattern you have specified.
Important Note When you click the OK button FileBoss will apply the changes indicated in the active panel only. For example if the Change to 8.3 Name panel is active then FileBoss will ignore the settings in the other panels. Tip: You can preview how FileBoss will change the names by looking at the sample name at the bottom. It will be modified according to your choices.
Transforming Filenames
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