Rename Panel
Two jobs in one panel: shape filenames on transfer (Transfer tab), and run rules-based batch metadata renames across selected records (Batch tab — Ultra only).
Transfer tab
Decides how a copied or tagged filename is built on the way to the Transfer Path. Naming options apply only when a file is copied and a new file is created.
The Base combo box lets you start the new filename from the [filename], [description], or a combination. Subsequent options shape it from top to bottom.
Strip PC Illegals (macOS)
Removes characters that PCs don’t like: ? / = + < > : * | "
Pre / Post Naming
Adds extra description on the front or back of the transferred file with a separator. Example: tag every metal-themed sound with MTL_.
Replace / With
Standard find-and-replace, case-sensitive.
Strip
Self-explanatory options in the dropdown — non-ASCII, duplicate words, head/tail spaces, etc.
Rules
Apply a saved Batch tab preset as a rule on transfer.
Remove Spaces
Drops every space from the new filename.
Max Filename Length
Limits the new [filename] length. Especially useful for game development where filename limits apply.
Batch tab Ultra
Copy values from one field to another, or modify values / filenames on selected records. These don’t apply on transfer unless you save a preset and reference it as a Rule on the Transfer tab.
Source rules
Click Add Rule to build a batch rename operation from these blocks:
Source DB [field]
Inserts data from the selected database field.
Strip
Remove spaces, duplicate words, decap & recap, non-alphanumeric, non-ASCII chars, numbers, head/tail spaces, or specific text.
Case
lowercase, UPPERCASE, Title Case, Decap & Recap.
Replace
Match a term and replace it with another (optional case-sensitive). Can also remove a matching term.
Free Text
Custom text in the string — or insert any field via square braces, e.g. [microphone].
Number
Generates incrementing number sequences. Set prefix/suffix, starting number, and digit count.
Click and drag any rule up or down to reorder — a green position cursor shows where it’ll land.
Destination
Sets which field or filename gets affected when Rename / Copy runs. Choose to replace the current text, or add the source to the start or end of the destination field. Renamed Custom Fields (user1–user8 with a friendly name set under Options → Manage Databases) appear alongside the built-in fields in both the Source and Destination [field] dropdowns.
Hit the round + button below the destination row to add more rows and apply several at once — each row gets its own [field], Mode, and separator. New Clear Mode empties the destination field instead of writing to it (not available on [filename]).
Saved rules
Frequently used rule sets can be saved with Add Rule. Saved rules live in your basehead data folder under Presets/Batch Renaming. Double-click any saved rule to rename it.
The Internal tab has built-in presets for common rename operations.
Walkthrough video
Older video, but still relevant.