Rename Objects Tool
 
 
 
Command entry:Tools menu Rename Objects

The Rename Objects tool helps you rename several objects at once.

Interface

Selected

When chosen, renaming affects currently selected objects.

Pick

Click to open the Pick Objects To Rename dialog, which lets you choose the objects to rename. This dialog has the same controls as Select From Scene .

Base Name

Enter a base name for all objects. The toggle enables or disables this name.

Prefix

When on, lets you enter a string that will be a prefix to the name of all renamed objects.

Remove First N Digits

When on, the first N characters in the base name are removed from object names. The spinner sets the value of N.

Suffix

When on, lets you enter a string that will be a suffix to the name of all renamed objects.

Remove Last N Digits

When on, the last N characters in the base name are removed from object names. The spinner sets the value of N.

Numbered

When on, lets you number object names incrementally.

  • Base NumberThe base number appended to the name of the first renamed object.
  • StepThe step by which the base number is incremented in succeeding renamed objects.
Rename

Click to rename the affected objects and have your changes take effect.