For years I have daily downloaded a number of cryptic crossword puzzles into a directory called Xwords, with file names ranging from 5 to 7 alphanumeric characters e.g., 2107.puz
This directory also contains other files besides the .puz files used for processing
After I collected a number of crosswords, and have processed the files, I remove them to a subdirectorty called Printed_Xwords, leaving Xwords directory ready for the next batch

Unfortunately, these same filenames recurr each year, so the latest filenames have to be changed before they are moved. This is usually done manually, by adding an alphabetic letter A. ie., 2107A.puz

Can anyone assist with a script which would go into the Xword directory, rename the files as above, then move them to the subdirectory Printed_Xwords
My regards,
Joe,
Townsville, Australia

Edit: chipmunk 2001-07-11

In reply to File renaming and removal to a subdirectory by Joes

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