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This filter inserts a string at a fixed position in all names.

- String to insert may contain formatting parameters. See also Formatting Editor.
- At position:
  Character position to insert string at. Set to 1 to insert string at the beginning of names. If position exceeds name length, string will be inserted at the end of the name.
- Starting from:
  Direction to tart counting insert position from.
- Overwrite characters:
  If checked, inserted string will overwrite existing characters.
- Can be applied on any text field.

Example:
Insert the string `"_-"` at position 3 from beginning of names. Overwrite is unchecked.
`01_Mercury_Rave_-_Holes.mp3 >>> 01_-_Mercury_Rave_-_Holes.mp3`