Search and Move based on Results CMD Prompt

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Hi all,

This post is out of optimistism more than anything else, I am currently using cmd line scripts to organize my files (I want to get them organized for a NAS BOX). I have alot of videos and wish to rename them. This aspect is fine hpfully I will use REN. My question is once I have the naming convention and all my files are nrenamed, can i then write a script that will allow me to search the file names and move to corresponding folders based on those results?

EG. 204 - my file name.avi (south park season 2)
I would want to move this to a folder named "South Park -Season 2". (along with all the other episodes and then do the same for additional seasons, for eg.)

Thanks for any advice.
 

Digerati

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Yes, you can do this, but is seems like a lot of work to write a script for what will likely be a one time event.

Why not just move them all to the NAS, then use Windows explorer to drag and drop into respective folders?
 

TrainableMan

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I have to agree with Digerati. I'm sure it would be possible to write batch files but I belive it would take considerably longer than using renaming software and Windows Explorer.

For renaming files I highly recommend the versatile freeware utility Wild Rename.

After that use Windows Explorer to create folders and simply drag & drop into them.
 

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