File Rename Action
The File Rename Action node renames an existing file without changing its location.
Only the filename is modified; the file remains in the same directory. The operation is performed on the host system where the stream is executed (client or server).
Input Parameters
File Path Full path to the file that should be renamed, including filename and extension.
New File Name New filename including extension, but without a path. The file will remain in the original directory.
Behavior
Renames a single file
Does not move the file to another directory
Requires the source file to exist
Supports asynchronous execution
Typical Use Cases
standardizing filenames
preparing files for delivery naming conventions
renaming rendered outputs
removing temporary naming prefixes/suffixes
post-processing workflow organization
Important Notes
The directory cannot be changed with this node (use File Move Action instead)
If a file with the new name already exists in the same directory, the node will fail
The file contents remain unchanged
Practical Note
Use this node when only the naming convention must change. If you also need to relocate the file, first rename it or combine it with a move operation using the File Move Action.
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