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mattness December 7th, 2004 06:17 AM

How do I rename files in 4.2.3
 
It used 2 B a case of simply clicking on the file name in the library column...Not anymore!
Does anyone know what you can do instead??
Ive tried changing the file details with the DESCRIBE option, but it still displays the file name that was originally downloaded.
I hope ive explained this OK...

Lord of the Rings December 7th, 2004 09:23 AM

The Append file name function was apparently removed in LW 4.2 Apparently people were making mistakes or having other issues with it. The Describe option is different. I haven't really explored it much yet, but I think it's more-so for adding & adjusting mp3 id tags. So I guess if you want to adjust the names of files you'll need to wait until it finishes dwnlding which is what I usually do anyway.

Attica December 7th, 2004 11:57 AM

or just go to where your lmewire files are thru windows explorer and rename em or fix em

oldbamaguy December 8th, 2005 06:12 AM

I have had mixed results renaming files.
Sometimes, I can rename them is a graphics
program. Back in LimeWire they show up in red,
I hit Refresh and everything is okay.
The Windows Explorer sometimes changes
the name and then it is not available to be played
in LimeWire.
Today I just highlighted the file name, hit rename
and it renamed the file which played. Unfortunately
it left a "ghost file" (zero size) with the old name
that would not delete, ie "may be used elsewhere".
A mite "glitchey", I'd say.
Best Wishes!!

Lord of the Rings December 8th, 2005 06:39 AM

I should think that after a reboot, that "ghost" file will no longer exist. It's a program or whatever that still has it listed under its old name. Even closing all your programs would probably do the trick.

And yes, unless you Refresh LW's database, then there will be a file in red. It's in red (& won't launch) because it's been renamed but LW's database doesn't know that ... until the Refresh. And until that time, the file won't launch because it can't be found under its old name.

oldbamaguy December 9th, 2005 09:57 AM

The "ghost files" seem to remove themselves
because if I am doing a search and a download
when I get back to the library the "ghost file" is gone.
Recently I just did a rename in the library and the file
disappeared, it showed up later. Refresh did nothing.
I kinda wondering if what version a file was created
under makes these differences?? Just when I think
I have it "all fingered out" (sic) the next one does
something different.
I sure do LOVE LimeWire though!!!!!


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