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I'd like to add the actors clause to my Movies renaming recipe. I'd like to limit it to three names (guess that would be six words). But I suspect that isn't possible. I did try {actors.take(80)}. Doesn't seem to have any impact. Is there something I am missing in terms of the function? Maybe it doesn't work with the version I am using.

A Second question if I may. There are clauses that are empty. Whether it's a ratings clause or a languages clause or a director's clause. Is there an IfEmpty({director},"",{director}) or something like it?

Thank you.

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Please use the latest version of FileBot.


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{actors.take(80)} will take the first 80 actors, which is likely all actors. {actors.take(3)} taking the first handful of actors is probably better, and should keep length below 80 chars.

If you're keen on the 80 chars, then {actors.join(', ').take(80)} will do.


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This thread will explain how errors (e.g. empty bindings) work and how to catch them and use default values instead:
viewtopic.php?t=1895

Thank you RedNoah

I started experimenting with your notes and satisfied my main urge. I still don't have a handle on compressing missing info, but that's another task for another day. Not trying to list the first EIGHTY named actors in the movie proved very satisfying. I still have a distance to travel in terms of understanding the language. UPdn.