Renaming pdf files to include the parentfolder name as the prefix, and including a unique suffix

Question

Please can you help. How can I rename pdf files to include the parentfolder name as the prefix, and adding DRAFT as a suffix?

For example, for parent folder name \ABCDEF:

I would like it to look like this \abcdef:

Each pdf is always unique, and each folder is always unique.
I just need the corresponding .pdfs in each folder to match the folder name.

I am new to scripting, and I would like to write and run the script using notepad
(I am not able to download any 3rd party software). Thank you.

I guess that you are looking for a Windows solution since you mention Notepad ? — Eric Darchis, Dec 09 '20 at 12:57
Yes, thanks. I just amend it slightly, I only need to create a DRAFT for both pdf files. — Lamington2m2, Dec 09 '20 at 13:11

score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered Dec 24 '20 at 07:05

For command line in same folder (top-level folder tree):

cd /d "c:\folder_target\" & for /f tokens^=* %i in ('dir/b/s/a:-d')do ren "%~fi" "%~niDraft%~xi"

For bat/cmd file:

@echo off 

cd /d "c:\folder_target\"
for /f tokens^=* %%i in ('dir/b/s/a:-d')do ren "%%~fi" "%%~niDraft%~xi"

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