The batch extend due dates tool can be used not just to extend due dates but to set earlier ones. Calling it 'batch modify due dates' better describes its function and makes it more consistent with other tool names.
I would support this change of name. The description for the tool on the Tools page should also be updated to something clearer. At the moment, the description is: "Modify the due date checkouts in batch". I would suggest replacing it by: "Modify checkout due dates in batch".
Created attachment 176651 [details] [review] Bug 38687: update "batch modify due dates" and description "Modify the due date checkouts in batch" to test: - go to Tool - check designation and description of "batch modify due date" - verify designation ist "batch modify due date" and description is "Modify the due date checkouts in batch" - apply patch - verify instead of "batch modify due date" it is now "Batch modify due dates" and instead of "Modify the due date checkouts in batch" it is "Modify checkout due dates in batch"