Setting the Finder Hot Key

You can change the "hot key" combination that will start A Better Finder Rename from the Finder.

1. Go to the "Apple" menu
2. Select "System Preferences..."
3. Select the "A Better Finder" icon from the list
4. adjust the settings appropriately

Version 8.0
(Mac OS X 10.5)
Version 7.9.9.3
(Mac OS X 10.4)

Download

Download the combined A Better Finder Rename/ A Better Finder Attributes disk image or older versions for existing users.

A Better Finder Rename costs only $24.95 on its own, and $34.95 together with A Better Finder Attributes.

Upgrade

Version 8 is a free upgrade for customers who purchased after the 1st of January 2007 or own a forever upgrade.

Screencasts

Demo with Voice Over

Demo with Subtitles

User Manual

• Quick Start Guide
• Installation & Uninstallation
• Five Ways to Start The Tool
• The Main Dialog
• The Confirmation Dialog
• Handling File Name Conflicts
• Multi-Step Renames
• Using Regular Expressions
• Using EXIF digital camera pictures
• Using MP3 music tags
• Using Droplets
• Creating Droplets
• Editing Droplets
• Silent Droplets
• Saving File Lists
• Renaming from File Lists
• Setting the Finder Hot Key

Latest Versions

17th September 2008

Windows Version

Our Better File Rename for Windows product offers similar functionality for Windows users.

A Better Finder Rename Blog

• Use with iPhoto & Image Capture
• Fun with regular expressions

Troubleshooting

This is the first place you should look for solutions to common problems, including how to un-install.

The Big Mean Folder Machine

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Questions? Suggestions?

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We are always happy to hear from you.

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