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When Selecting an Action
When Selecting an Action
It is important to realise that all actions function in exactly the same way, regardless of whether you are in single or
multiple action mode.
Once you have selected an action from the 'Available Actions' list in the home window, that action will be shown to you
in the central area, and the home will temporarily disappear. The reason for having the action displayed in the same place
is to allow you to always be able to see your original files, and an immediate preview of how they will be renamed.
Each action is contained within a border, and above and below this border are some lists and buttons. These lists and buttons
vary depending on whether you are creating a new action or editing / reviewing an existing one; and which mode you are in.
Single Action Mode
Above the action is just a label confirming that you are in single action mode.
Rename!
This works in exactly the same way as described in the help section 'The Multiple Actions Home'.
Single Action Home
As implied, this takes you back to the 'Single Action Home'.
Multiple Actions Mode
For New Actions
Multiple Actions
Above the new action there will be an updated 'Multiple Actions' section. It will show you how many actions you have saved so
far on the border, and inside the border it will show you what number this action is.
Cancel, Reset and Save
These three buttons do exactly as they say. The 'Cancel' button discards any changes and returns you to the home area. The
'Reset' button will discard any changes you have made to the action and reset it to its default values. The 'Save' button
will store your new action, add it to the 'Multiple Actions' list and return you to the home area.
For Existing Actions
Multiple Actions
Above the existing action there will be the familiar drop down list, with your current action selected (a very short summary
is shown to make it easier to find other saved actions). If you select another action, any changes you have made to this
action are discarded, and you will be shown the newly selected action.
Below any action are four buttons, which vary depending on whether you are creating a new action or editing / reviewing
an existing one.
Previous, Delete and Save
The 'Previous' button discards any changes you have to made to this existing action and show you previous saved action.
If this button is disabled then you are already viewing the first saved action - to return home, just press the 'Return
Home' button. The 'Delete' button will drop this saved action altogether, and update the preview accordingly. Any saved
actions after this action will be renumbered in the 'Multiple Actions' drop down list. The 'Save' button will save any changes
you have made, and take you to the next saved action to review or edit. If you are viewing the last saved action then pressing
'Save' will return you to the home area.
Multiple Actions Home
The 'Multiple Actions Home' button takes you straight back to the home area, where you can select another action to add to the list
or finally carry out the renaming.
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