Batch rename - rework UI

[user0]

XnViewMP 1.4.5 64bit
Windows11 (22H2), display resolution 3840x2160, win scaling 150%

Batch rename
dialog looks a little bit clumsy

batch_rename_original.png

Suggestion
make few UI adjustments

• General
  - add functionality to add/delete files
  - rework Name_template saving functionality into global Preset (similar to Batch convert dialog)
  - rename OK/Cancel buttons to Rename/Close
  - actually Directory column is not that essential in this dialog (see Advanced Renamer UI below), but I left it in place for now.

• A
  - rearrange dialog layout to display more files on the screen
  - remove 'Create new name template when opening dialog' as it does not required anymore

• B
  At that point it feels like, why not to use Batch convert instead - just add rename actions and new Filelist tab after Before/After in Preview.
  Not sure, pro - all-in-one, cons - tool became more complicated.
  - remove image preview as there are not that much space left
  -- maybe show it as on_hover popup if required OR
  -- add thumbnails to the filelist
  - rework UI into Actions (same as in Batch convert)

• C
  - move Preset from bottom to the top
  - use bottom space as status bar
  - move Action up/down buttons to the top AND remove Enabled label for cleaner UI

• D
  - add "File Properties / Preview" collapsible panel (under filelist area) that appears on file selection
  - add Error (or Status) column that indicates if there are any issues with renaming sequence (or file access)

• E
  - add "File Properties / Preview" panel on the right. Invokes via Preview checkbox, can be sized as in Draw

batch_rename_rework_ui.png

UI examples

• Advanced Renamer
  the best renamer I know so far
  advanced_renamer.png

[xnview]

Mockup A is better but in this case we can't resize dialog to grow preview

[user0]

but who need to resize preview in rename tool..
it is also possible to zoom_by_mouse_scroll and drag it by RMB.

As for me, I never wished anything bigger than small preview in Advanced renamer.

ps: the main benefit of 'Action structure' - clear understanding of actions sequence and ability to duplicate/reposition them

UPD
added mockup D (my favourite so far)

[xnview]

but who need to resize preview in rename tool..

I have customers that need it

[user0]

Mockup E - it can be positioned on the right and be:
- collapsible, like regualar Preview
- resizable, like details panel in Draw

[xnview]

yes Mockup E is good, without Actions. Only collapse/expand the option...

[user0]

sounds good

ps. regarding Error column, I guess it deserves separate post