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Mathematically Manipulating Numbers in File Names

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jmarkus

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I have a file name that looks like "BALL_JOINT-213029.csv"

I want to decrement the number in the filename by 1, i.e. "BALL_JOINT-213028.csv"

Can I do this using sed or regular UNIX scripting?

Thanks,
Jeff
 
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Oops, nevermind. I figured out I need to used double parentheses.

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