Using the menu at the top-left of the action, you can choose to add a date or time to the name (the default action), or append text, change the case of the name, add sequential numbering, replace text, or simply rename a single item. Now you can adjust the new action according to your preferences. (click for larger view) Screenshot by Topher Kessler/CNET The newly saved renaming service can be accessed from the OS X contextual menu when you have files selected in the Finder. At this point click Don't Add, and you will see the rename action be available in the workflow with a number of options. When you do this, Automator will issue a warning that this action will alter existing files, and provide you with an option to add an action to first copy the files instead of altering them. The next step is to add an action that will rename any files passed to the workflow, so drag the Rename Finder Items option from the action library (to the left of the window, under the Files & Folders category) to the workflow window. If needed you can set the workflow to only act on PDFs or other document types, depending on your needs. This second option will ensure the workflow only acts on files and folders from the Finder, and not be available in other applications. In this instances we want to be able to modify all files and folders, so be sure to choose "files or folders" from the first drop-down menu at the top of the workflow, and then choose Finder from the second menu. Services act on items you pass to the workflow, which can be images, sound files, or even selected text. Then choose Service from the window of available workflow types (this option will look like a gear). Open Automator and create a new workflow file (press Command-N or choose New from the File menu). With the new service created, set it to act on files and folders in the Finder (1), and then add file renaming actions (2), followed by adjusting those actions' properties and previewing them in the Example area (3).
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