Automated Renaming Utility for AI-Generated Image Collections: A Comprehensive Guide

Script Overview: Automated Renaming of AI-Generated Images

Introduction

This utility script is designed to streamline the organization of AI-generated images by automating the renaming process. Tailored for users who have amassed directories filled with images from AI services like ChatGPT or DALL·E, it proves particularly beneficial for projects requiring structured file naming. An illustrative use case includes the development of an Easter egg hunt game, where the script was employed to rename a collection of twenty AI-generated Easter egg images, facilitating their randomized deployment via JavaScript.

Operational Phases

1. Initial Prompt and Purpose Explanation Upon execution, the script begins by elucidating its primary function: to assist in the systematic renaming of AI-generated images. It then prompts the user to input a base name, which will serve as the foundation for the renaming scheme.

2. Input Validation The script immediately verifies the presence of user input. Absence of a base name triggers a prompt informing the user of the necessity for input, followed by a brief pause for acknowledgment before terminating the operation.

3. Renaming Preview Before proceeding with any file modifications, the script presents a concise preview, showcasing 2-3 examples of the anticipated filename transformations based on the specified base name. This step is critical for ensuring alignment with user expectations.

4. Confirmation for Proceeding To safeguard against unintentional file alterations, the script momentarily halts, soliciting user confirmation to continue with the renaming. This precautionary pause provides an opportunity for users to abort the process if discrepancies are noted.

5. Execution of Renaming Process with Incremental Logic Targeting files prefixed with “DALL” and conforming to defined extensions, the script meticulously renames each file, incorporating an incrementing logic to avoid name conflicts. It intelligently adjusts the numerical suffix to prevent overwriting, ensuring a sequential ordering reflective of the actual count of processed files.

6. Completion Notification Upon concluding the renaming task, the script broadcasts a completion message and enters a brief pause. This allows users to review the outcomes and confirm the successful reorganization of their AI-generated image collection.

Conclusion

By integrating these functionalities, the script elevates the user experience, offering intuitive interaction, precise control over file naming conventions, and ensuring a high degree of reliability throughout the renaming process.

How This Script Works:

1. Introduction and Input: It starts with an explanation of what the script does and prompts the user for a base name for the renaming process.
2. Input Validation: Checks if any input was provided. If not, it informs the user, pauses for acknowledgment, and then exits.
3. Renaming Preview: Offers a brief preview with 2-3 examples of how the filenames will be changed based on the provided base name.
4. Confirmation Before Proceeding: Before actually renaming files, it pauses, giving the user a chance to stop the process if anything seems incorrect.
5. Renaming Process with Incrementing Logic: Renames files starting with “DALL” and matching the specified extensions. It checks for existing files with the intended new name and adjusts the count to avoid overwriting. The count increments only when renaming occurs to maintain a sequence based on the actual number of files processed.
6. Completion: Announces the completion of the renaming process and pauses, allowing the user to see the outcome.

By incorporating these steps, the script becomes more user-friendly, providing clear instructions and feedback throughout the renaming process.

Batch File Script Explanation

Introduction and Prompt for User Input:

@echo off
setlocal enabledelayedexpansion

echo This script renames image files starting with "DALL" in the current directory.
echo The files will be renamed to the base name you provide, followed by an incrementing number.
echo Example: If you enter "Photo", the files might be renamed to Photo.jpg, Photo1.jpg, Photo2.jpg, etc.
echo Enter the new base name for the files and press Enter:
set /p "baseName="

This section disables command echoing to keep the output clean (@echo off), enables delayed variable expansion for handling dynamic variables within loops (setlocal enabledelayedexpansion), and provides the user with instructions on how the script works. It then prompts the user to input a new base name for the files (set /p "baseName=").

Check for Empty User Input:

if "!baseName!"=="" (
    echo No input detected. Please run the script again and provide a base name for the files.
    pause
    exit /b
)

This checks if the user input is empty. If so, it shows an error message, waits for the user to acknowledge by pressing any key (pause), and exits the script (exit /b).

Renaming Preview:

echo.
echo Examples of renaming:
for /l %%x in (0,1,2) do (
    if %%x == 0 (
        echo DALLimage.jpg --^> !baseName!.jpg
    ) else (
        echo DALLimage%%x.jpg --^> !baseName!%%x.jpg
    )
)

This part provides a preview of how the files will be renamed, using a loop to show examples for the first three files.

Confirmation Before Renaming:

echo.
echo Press any key to start renaming...
pause > nul

Asks for the user’s confirmation to proceed with the actual renaming. It uses pause > nul to wait for any key press without showing the default “Press any key to continue…” message.

Actual Renaming Process:

for %%F in ("DALL*.jpg" "DALL*.bmp" "DALL*.gif" "DALL*.webp" "DALL*.png") do (
    if !count! == 0 (
        set "newName=!baseName!%%~xF"
    ) else (
        set "newName=!baseName!!count!%%~xF"
    )
    if exist "!newName!" (
        :findNextAvailableName
        set /a tempCount=!count!+1
        set "testName=!baseName!!tempCount!%%~xF"
        if exist "!testName!" (
            set /a count+=1
            goto findNextAvailableName
        ) else (
            set "newName=!testName!"
        )
    )
    
    echo Renaming "%%F" to "!newName!"
    ren "%%F" "!newName!"
    set /a count+=1
)

This section iterates over files starting with “DALL” and having specified extensions, preparing them for renaming. It checks if the intended new name exists and finds the next available name to avoid overwriting. Files are then renamed, and a message is displayed for each renaming action.

Completion Message:

echo.
echo Renaming complete.
pause

Finally, this section announces that the renaming process is complete and pauses the script to allow the user to see the final message before exiting.

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