EDIT FILES AND APPLY PROCESSES

In this section you’ll see how you can edit the name of a file and the general way you can apply processes to files.

Video chapters

0:00 Managing filenames

5:10 Delete files

6:30 Applying processes to files

Edit file name

The name of a file in the BIDS is determined by a set of stringent rules and specifications. The filename is build-up of key and value pairs, separated by dashes (-), and these key-value pairs are concatenated by underscores (_).

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  • In the middle right “File” tab, use the dropdown menus and the input fields to change the filename. You will notice that the file in the files-tree will now show (unsaved) behind its name.

  • Use the “Save” button to confirm these changes, at which point the actual file-on-disk will be renamed. Or use the “Undo” button to revert back to the original filename.

Delete a single file

  • Select a single file in the files-tree in the left center tab.

  • Use the “Delete file” button to delete the file.

  • A dialog will appear to confirm or abort your action.

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Apply processes to files

  • Either

    • Use the checkboxes next to files to select individual files.

    • Use the checkboxes next to subjects to select all files associated with that subject.

    • Use the “select all”/”deselect all” button to select all files currently in view. You can change the files in view by entering an expression in the “Filter” input field, e.g. task-psg will show all files with that expression in their filename.

  • Use the dropdown menu in the “Apply processes” panel to select a process you want to apply to all selected files.

  • Use the “Add process” button to add that process.

  • Most processes require you to choose specific settings, in which case a new window will open. When ready, click “Add processes”.

  • All processes now appear in the processes queque. Use the “Run” button to run all processes.