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# mv

Changes the name of old_name to new_name.

        mv

        old_name new_name

## DESCRIPTION

Changes the name of old_name to new_name. Note that this does not change any references to old_name that may appear in other combinations in the database. The `mvall` command will change an objects name everywhere.

## EXAMPLES

The example shows the use of the `mv` command to change an object's old_name to a new_name.

### Change an object's name.

mged>`mv shapea shapeb`

Changes the name of shapea to shapeb.

## AUTHOR

BRL-CAD Team

## BUG REPORTS

Reports of bugs or problems should be submitted via electronic mail to <devs@brlcad.org>, or via the "cadbug.sh" script.