https://github.com/sonburn/symbol-instance-renamer

Rename symbol instances to the name of their master.
https://github.com/sonburn/symbol-instance-renamer

sketch sketch-plugin symbol-instance-renamer symbols

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Rename symbol instances to the name of their master.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/sonburn/symbol-instance-renamer
• Owner: sonburn
• License: mit
• Created: 2016-11-03T15:04:53.000Z (about 8 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2021-05-12T21:32:46.000Z (over 3 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-08-04T02:08:02.718Z (4 months ago)
• Topics: sketch, sketch-plugin, symbol-instance-renamer, symbols
• Language: JavaScript
• Homepage:
• Size: 72.3 KB
• Stars: 166
• Watchers: 8
• Forks: 10
• Open Issues: 10
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE.md

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![Symbol Instance Renamer](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sonburn/symbol-instance-renamer/master/images/logo.png)

Rename symbol instances to the name of their master.

[![Symbol Instance Renamer](https://img.youtube.com/vi/_L7E0B3y9d0/0.jpg)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_L7E0B3y9d0)



	





	



# Usage

* cmd option shift d - Rename all symbol instances on all pages to the name of their master

* cmd option shift x - Rename all symbol instances on all pages, except the Symbols page, to the name of their master

* cmd option shift p - Rename all symbol instances on current page to the name of their master

* cmd option shift a - Rename all symbol instances in selected artboards to the name of their master

* cmd option shift m - Rename all instances of the selected symbols to the name of their master

* cmd option shift s - Rename selected symbol instances to the name of their master

## Automatic

Search for Symbol Instance Renamer in [Sketchrunner](http://sketchrunner.com/) or [Sketch Toolbox](http://sketchtoolbox.com/) if you have one of those installed.

Once installed, Sketch will automatically notify you when an update is available (version 2.2 and later).

## Manual

1. Download and open symbol-instance-renamer-master.zip

2. Navigate to Symbol Instance Renamer.sketchplugin and copy/move to your plugins directory

To find your plugins directory...

1. In the Sketch menu, navigate to Plugins > Manage Plugins...

2. Click the cog in the lower left of the plugins window, and click Reveal Plugins Folder

# Changelog

* **2.9** - Fix for Sketch 72.

* **2.8** - Fixed 'Rename Selected Instance(s) with Options', and added handling for when a symbol instance's master is missing.

* **2.7** - Update for Sketch 53.

* **2.6** - Added new function to rename selected instances with additional options, and added plugin icon to manifest for Sketch 50.

* **2.5** - Added new function to rename all instances within selected artboard(s).

* **2.4** - Added new function to rename all instances of selected symbol(s).

* **2.3** - Added new function to rename all instances on all pages, except Symbols page. Added fix for when the master for an instance is missing.

* **2.2** - Added appcast plugin support for Sketch 45 and later. Added new function to rename all instances on current page. New shortcuts.

# Contact

Find me on Twitter @sonburn

# Support

If you find this plugin helpful, or would like to support my plugins in general, buy me ☕️ via PayPal.

# License

Copyright (c) 2021 Jason Burns (Sonburn). See LICENSE.md for further details.