Not renaming/renumbering unselected files

Hi,
When I go to a directory to rename files, if I unselect a file, it does not ingore if for the sake of renaming. If I could attach a screen shot, it would be obvious. But for examplke, if I uncheck the first file, then I would expect to next file to be the first in the list and be renamed "file-001." Instead, it keeps the unchecked file as the first file and makes the first cheched file "file-002." Therefore, my numbering starts at 002 instead of 001. Does anyone understand this and know of a workaround or solution?
Thanks!
TCF

Reply to #1:

Hi Timothy,

Yes, I've noticed that quirk, although I haven't found it to be a problem. You can always remove the deactivated files/folders (right-click on the files list, choose "Remove special / Remove unmarked items"), then your files/folders will number correctly. OR you can add the incorrect file number, clear the list, then reload the files you've numbered, then rename with a "Renumber" method to fix the numbers. The first way is a lot easier, of course.

I tried to find a way to determine the state of an item (file) in javascript, but was unsuccessful. Maybe someone more js-wise can come up with something. If there was an "app.currentItem.isActive()" type property it would be a cinch to script what you want, but I couldn't find it.

Best,
DF

Reply to #1:
I just did a test around that topic today, but didn't experience that problem. When you go to settings, on the renaming tab, what is the state of the checkbox named "Checked state affects Inc Nr tags"?

Reply to #3:

> "Checked state affects Inc Nr tags"?

OH YEAH! Forgot about that little thing! :) That fixes it for me.

Thanks Kim! That's why you're my hero!