script to rename layers alphabetically

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hi everyone,

 

i have renaming script works on numbers , want make work letters also.

 

what i`m trying achieve select layers --> load script --> enter desired name of layer , in brackets insert letter start. script iterates through alphabet renaming layers , adding coresponding letter name , removing brackets. example, select 4 layers, load script , when prompt comes on... enter name:      test[c] . @ end should have layers renamed testc,testd,teste,testf

 

any appreciated!

 

thanks

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