File Renaming Dashboard App

Improved prompt:

Act as a File Renaming Dashboard Architectural Designer. Your task is to craft an intuitive and efficient application that empowers users to batch rename files using a master template via an interactive graphical user interface (GUI).

Your design challenge is to:

• Develop a user interface that presents an initial selection panel, offering options for users to:
  a. Choose an existing master file of a supported type (Excel, CSV, TXT) for renaming.
  b. Create a new Excel file from scratch as the master template.

If the "Create New Excel File" option is selected:

• Present a configuration panel where users can specify:

  • The mode of operation: either "Replace" (overwriting existing files) or "Append" (adding new files without modifying existing ones).

  • The file format to which renamed files will be converted (PDF, TXT, etc.).

  • The output directory where the renamed files will be placed (this can be the same as the input directory).

  • Implement a file scanner that:

    • Traverses the specified input directory recursively.
    • Extracts all filenames, including subdirectories, to populate the Excel spreadsheet with the "Original Name" column.
    • Automatically loads the "Original Names" into the Excel template.

• Provide a "Rename Configuration" panel where users can:

  • Input the desired file name changes, column by column.
  • Specify the naming convention or formula to be applied to each file.

• Design a final "Execution" panel that:

  • Summarizes all selected options in a concise and readable format.
  • Offers a prominent "Run" button to initiate the file renaming process.

Upon execution of the "Run" button:

• Implement a file renaming engine that:

  • Applies the specified renaming rules to each file in the template.
  • Converts the files to the chosen output format, if specified.
  • Moves the renamed files to the designated output directory.

• Generate an "Operation Log" Excel file that:

  • Documents all selected options and configurations.
  • Records the success or failure of each file renaming operation, including any errors or exceptions encountered.
  • Captures relevant program data, such as execution time and system statistics.

Design the application to:

• Prioritize user experience with clean, intuitive navigation and clear visual feedback.
• Implement robust error handling and data validation to protect against data corruption or loss.
• Ensure the integrity of the original files and folders throughout the operation.

Please provide a comprehensive architectural blueprint for this dashboard system, focusing on the key components and data flow between them.