Need help with file arrangement in a folder - not a newbie

pleusa

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Hello, Forum,

I really need your help.

I am using windows 8. And I have rather strange issue.

The files in my folders are not in proper alphabetical order. I am using Bulk Rename Tool to rename my files with a prefix: AAAA, AAAB, AAAC etc.
1.jpg

But when I apply the new names to the files, the order changes in the windows folder. The letter Y goes up in the list:
2.jpg

I have tried renaming A, B, C etc. but the issue remains.
Is it possible to change this arrangement in the folder? :huh: I really cant wrap my head around this one. And I cant use numerical names for this list as well, because I have to apply batch editing in Photoshop and photoshop will not save the edited files in the same sequance (long story).
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8
Might sound silly but is there an extra space between the "Y" and the "c'" in the filename? Hard to tell the font spacing but worth double checking.
This does not entirely explain your issue as even with the space it should appear in proper order, but I am curious.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 3570k
    Motherboard
    1155A
    Memory
    16gb DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    GTX 1070
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer 235, Acer 245
    Screen Resolution
    3840x1080
I am not a photo shopper but searching for info there seems to be either built in or via plugin, a bulk renamer. So I wonder why that isn't used?

Perhaps the screen shot is photo shopped? heh heh heh
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.0 x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Satelite C55D-A Laptop
    CPU
    AMD EI 1200
    Memory
    4 gb DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Raedon 340 MB dedicated Ram
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Built in
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    640 GB (spinner) Sata II
    Keyboard
    Built in
    Mouse
    Touch pad
Might sound silly but is there an extra space between the "Y" and the "c'" in the filename? Hard to tell the font spacing but worth double checking.
This does not entirely explain your issue as even with the space it should appear in proper order, but I am curious.

Thats a good one. There was a double space/gap. But now after removing the gap, the file moved down below "AAAI". I m going to check for double gaps in the rest of the files.
However there is a work around. After all job in Photoshop is done, I can make a copy of these "AAAA" files and rename them with numbers instead e.g. 0001, 0002 .... In that case it will match the Photoshoped files sequance.

p.s. I tried windows fix tool but nothing. However, I have these files in my HDD. So I connected it to another laptop and the files were displayed in the same arrangement. :sarc: Lets hope that there are double gaps which mess up the sequence.



I am not a photo shopper but searching for info there seems to be either built in or via plugin, a bulk renamer. So I wonder why that isn't used?

Perhaps the screen shot is photo shopped? heh heh heh

I did not know photoshop has a renamer lol. However the Bulk Rename Tool is more versatile.
Screenshot being phostoshoped? Dude really? lol
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8
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