Bulk Rename
Renaming a single document
You can rename a document in ABNERP by going to Menu \u003e Rename. This option will only be visible if you have the required permissions.
Rename Tool
Alternatively, using the Rename Tool, you can rectify or change multiple document IDs at once. You can rename IDs of up to 500 records at a time.
This tool is only accessible to the User who has the System Manager role assigned.
Let's assume you've realized your manual naming convention is making your inventory reports verbose. You need to convert 500 legacy item codes into your new naming standard. Now to rename these items:
Step 1: Create the spreadsheet
In a spreadsheet file, enter old Item IDs in the first column, new Item Ids in the second column. Save the spreadsheet file in a .csv format without the header.
| Old Name | New Name |
|---|---|
| Large Blue Shirt | SHIRT-BLUE-L |
| Small Red Shirt | SHIRT-RED-S |
| Medium White Shirt | SHIRT-WHT-M |
| AA Batteries 4pk | BATT-AA-04 |
| AAA Batteries 8pk | BATT-AAA-08 |
Step 2: Upload data file
To upload the data file, search for \