Script to Name Layers

[Leslie]

Hi, All

Suz wrote a script a number of years ago that renames layers from bottom to top. It is one of my favorites.
I was wondering if anyone knew of a script that would rename an additional set of layers?

As in the first 10 layers numbered 1-10,, and then the next 10 numbered
starting at one again. Or where I could name the layers?

Have I explained that clearly enough?

It would be wonderful, especially when I use a lot of layers for animations.

Thanks for any help,
Leslie

[LeviFiction]

I don't know of one off hand, but making one would be very easy.

How would you like to identify the layer pattern? Do you just want a dialog asking for a number 1 to max layers? Do you need it to enforce numbers that can only be repeated exactly? For example, if you have six layers you won't be allowed to enter 4 as a layer count because it would result in the pattern 1, 2, 3, 4, 1, 2?

The script logic is simple enough. The question is how much control over the naming do you want? Tight control? Or loose control? And do you want to do more than just numbers?

[Leslie]

Say I had a layer and had to duplicate it 5x.
After duplication it would say Raster 1, copy 1 of raster, Copy (2) of Raster 1, etc.
So, I would like to be able to re-name the layers X1, X2, X3, etc.
Then, if I added a new layer and duplicated that layer 6x, I could re-name those 6 layers without including the first layers.

Guess I am saying that I would like to be able to customize the naming of layers, so I could use anything I choose.

Have I explained it better now?
Hope so.

[LeviFiction]

Nope, still a lot of questions.
1: I've written three different scripts that can give you the kind of pattern design you're talking about. I'm including a video to demonstrate how all three do the same thing in different ways. Tell me which one you're looking for.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8FlFL ... sp=sharing

2: Do you want to name them "X#" Or do you want a padded number like Suz had "001...999"? Do you want to be able to pick the padding or text that comes before a number? How do you want to control the numbering?

[Leslie]

#3 is the closest to what I want, but would like to be able to customize the name of the layers something besides just numbers.
If not, #3 would be the one I would use most, altho name and numbering would be a winner. #2 would come in handy as well.

What I'd really like is to be able customize the name of the layers~~~ could you write something where I could name them by number AND by name, so I could differentiate what image is on the layers as well as have the numbers layered?

That would be perfect.



Thanks so much for recording it, too. What a help!!! btw, you have a nice voice.

[Leslie]

Hi, Levi
May I have the #3 script, please? It sure would help me out.

Thanks,
Leslie

[LeviFiction]

Sorry, was just working out some details on the final script

You can download it here - http://forum.corel.com/EN/viewtopic.php?f=104&t=62121

I added the option for adding a prefix to the name of the layer, it'll still have the three digit number at the end. It was the simplest option for adding custom naming to layers. I also added the ability to select the layers you want to rename instead of giving a count if you want to. So it works both the original way and now also with layer selections. Video is included in the topic post linked above.

[Leslie]

I didn't mean to be rude and nudge you about the script. I was just excited about it.

I thank you about a bazillion million times!!!
You have just saved me hours of work.
I sure appreciate the time and effort it took to do this for me.
And to do the video.
Thank you so much for your kindness.

May I share the script, and please tell me how you would like to be credited?

[LeviFiction]

It is a free to use script. Everyone is welcome to it. No credit necessary.

[Leslie]

Ok, thanks.
I always ask.

[Leslie]

Would you mind changing the script so that it will start at a 0 layer instead of a 1? I find that would work even better.
Thanks,
Leslie

[LeviFiction]

I'd rather not waste the time as most will usually want it to start at 1. But it's easy enough to change that you can just do it yourself. Here's how.

1) Open the script in Notepad
2) Search for

Code: Select all

    namenum = 0

3) Change it to

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    namenum = -1

Now it will start at zero. In fact change that variable to your starting number minus one and you can start from whatever number you want.

[Leslie]

I have no idea how to open a script in notepad. I have been googling, to no avail.
I am script impaired.
How do I do that?
I am sorry to be such an annoyance after all your kindness.

[LeviFiction]

Open notepad
File -> Open
Navigate to the script
Open it

Scripts are just regular text files. There is nothing to them.

[Leslie]

Wowee!!
Thank you, thank you.
I learned something new.
Love when that happens.