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.
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.