Stop "Batch rename" showing up when F2 on last item

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1cat
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Stop "Batch rename" showing up when F2 on last item

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Hi everybody,

I can’t get rid of the "Batch rename" window showing up when I select the last folder or file and clic on F2 to rename it. Why does XYplorer proposes batch renaming for a single item selected ? It makes no sense.

What I did to stop this (but nothing worked) :

Configuration / General / Sort and Rename :
  • Serial rename with Up and Down keys : unchecked
  • Use dialog to rename single items : unchecked
Tools / Customize keyboard shortcuts :
  • Batch rename : nothing
  • Rename : F2
It’s really bothering, so I would be grateful for any help...

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Re: Stop "Batch rename" showing up when F2 on last item

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XY version?
Does it also happen with a fresh instance (type fresh; into the address bar, press {ENTER} and try it there)?
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Re: Stop "Batch rename" showing up when F2 on last item

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Version 27.00.0700
I’m searching for the adress bar...

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Re: Stop "Batch rename" showing up when F2 on last item

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Menu - Window - Show Address Bar
Toggle it off and on...
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Re: Stop "Batch rename" showing up when F2 on last item

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I found it. Answer is : Not Found: Location or Item (fresh)

1cat
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Re: Stop "Batch rename" showing up when F2 on last item

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OK, I missed to terminate with ;
Windows Explorer shows up.

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Sorry but I doubt that Windows Explorer is started when executing this command...
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Re: Stop "Batch rename" showing up when F2 on last item

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You are right. The window which shows up has a layout which is pretty similar, but it’s Xyplorer. I’m sorry !
I have tested : Batch rename shows up again.

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Re: Stop "Batch rename" showing up when F2 on last item

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Get https://github.com/NickeManarin/ScreenToGif/releases

and capture a small gif animation of what you're doing (in the fresh instance!) and attach it to your next post
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Re: Stop "Batch rename" showing up when F2 on last item

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It’s astonishing, but it seem’s to work now. I have restarted my pc, opened XYplorer and tested, the Batch Rename does not show up again.
If it happens again I will use ScreenToGif and post the video. Until then (hope it won’t be necessary !) thanks a lot for your help !

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