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Change "Spaces to _" into "Spaces to -"
Posted: 06 Jan 2014 16:49
by clarkedesign
I'd like to change the Rename Special command "Spaces to _" underscores
into "Spaces to -" hyphens
Can I do this somehow in XYplorer.ini ?
or some other way ?
Re: Change "Spaces to _" into "Spaces to -"
Posted: 06 Jan 2014 16:58
by admin
I'd suggest a small script. Hope some scriptor reads this...

Re: Change "Spaces to _" into "Spaces to -"
Posted: 06 Jan 2014 17:24
by serendipity
Go to
User | Manage Commands..., go to
Rename section, Click
New | Add New Command and input as in the screenshot below:

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Re: Change "Spaces to _" into "Spaces to -"
Posted: 07 Jan 2014 14:02
by clarkedesign
perfect - thanks
Re: Change "Spaces to _" into "Spaces to -"
Posted: 29 Nov 2016 14:49
by DaveOzric
Hello, this is great. However I cannot find this setting anywhere. Can you tell me where to find User > Manage Commands is found?
Thank you
Re: Change "Spaces to _" into "Spaces to -"
Posted: 29 Nov 2016 14:51
by highend
If you don't have it in the menu you're using the free version (user defined commands are not available in that version)?
Re: Change "Spaces to _" into "Spaces to -"
Posted: 29 Nov 2016 14:59
by DaveOzric
It's not in the home edition.
Is there any other way to change the rename special from using underscores to hyphens? I am a web designer and hyphens are preferred. I would like to have both options in this menu.
Can this be done if I upgrade to the Pro version? Having both options that is?
Re: Change "Spaces to _" into "Spaces to -"
Posted: 29 Nov 2016 15:01
by DaveOzric
highend wrote:If you don't have it in the menu you're using the free version (user defined commands are not available in that version)?
I am using a paid version, just it's called home for some reason. Now all I see is Pro version or free.

Re: Change "Spaces to _" into "Spaces to -"
Posted: 29 Nov 2016 15:06
by highend
You can't change the menu items in the "rename special" menu. So if you really need the "direct" way (just do it, do not ask questions, don't let me type anything in) you need a pro version (if "home" doesn't support scripting)...
Re: Change "Spaces to _" into "Spaces to -"
Posted: 29 Nov 2016 15:10
by admin
The home edition is not offered anymore. But you can upgrade from Home to Standard or to Lifetime with 20% discount:
https://www.xyplorer.com/purchase.php?l ... p=1#buynow
https://www.xyplorer.com/purchase.php?l ... p=1#buynow
Re: Change "Spaces to _" into "Spaces to -"
Posted: 29 Nov 2016 15:16
by DaveOzric
OK, thanks