= Rename multiple nodes at once =

Houdini lets you rename multiple nodes according to a pattern. This is
very useful, for example, if you forget to rename character nodes as you
[mirror them|/char/mirror] , and you want to change the prefix `L_` on
all the mirrored nodes to `R_`.

steps>>
    # In the network editor, select the nodes you want to rename.

    # Press ((RMB)) and choose __Rename__.

    # A dialog appears allowing you to do any combination of:

      For example, to change names from starting with `L_` to start with
      `R_`, set the __New Prefix__ to `R_`, turn on __Remove old
      prefix__ and set __Up to__ to `_` (underscore).


TIP:
    To rename a single node, click the name next to the node's tile in
    the network editor.

NOTE:
    Houdini uses the `$HH/scripts/fixnodename.cmd` script to do prefix
    and suffix substitution. See the  [useful
    scripts|/commands/guide/hscript_usefulscripts]  page.