Usage.md

How to Use

1. Enter a folder to scan in the Search Folder box, and press the scan button

2. Files with path lengths exceeding the Max Path Length input are listed below

   1. The windows original limit is 259 characters. But you can set any number to filter against

3. Click a row and the file name will appear in the text box above.

   1. The top text box shows the original name for reference.

   2. Edit the name in the lower text box and press Change File Name or press Enter to change the file name

4. To change a folder name, use the left and right arrow buttons to select a folder within the selected path. The selected folder within the path tree gets highlighted yellow.

   1. Press the button or press enter to change the folder's name.

5. You can favorite folders by clicking the button. Recall a favorite using the dropdown next to it.

Notes

1. Check the status bar at the bottom for confirmation change results.

2. Changed file paths are highlighted yellow if they are below the max path length

3. You can only Undo the most recent single file or folder change. (Using the Undo button)

4. You can Double click the right window edge, and table column borders to auto expand to fit contents

5. The native .NET function for changing file/folder names is prone to being blocked by mishandled file locks. This app will fall back to trying a cmd.exe move if that happens.

6. This app supports variable DPI. But there may be some bugs due this being a Winforms app.

7. The Windows MAX_PATH override setting is not needed and should not affect this app's functionality. If anyone discovers otherwise, leave a message on GitHub.