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403.Text file parser -- How to extract all lines that contain A, but not any of B C D?

User: editor -- 2010-01-25          << 402  404 >>
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Description:
How to extract all lines that contain A, but not any of B C D?

I want to extract some lines from a text file, the lines that contain 'advance', but do not contain any of 'search', 'replace','rename' will be extracted, and other lines will be deleted.
Input Sample:
advanced replace tool
search, replace and rename software
search and replace application
advanced batch download software
replace and rename tool, search in advance
advanced text extract, rename, search and replace tool
just advance
Output Sample:
advanced batch download software
just advance
Answer:
Hint: You need to Download and install "Replace Pioneer" on windows platform to finish following steps.
1. ctrl-o open source text file
2. ctrl-h open replace dialog
* set 'Replace Unit' to 'Line'
* set 'Search for pattern' to:

* set 'Replace with pattern' to:

* uncheck 'Print Unmatched Unit' option
* check 'Enhanced Regular Exp' option
3. click 'Replace', done.
4. ctrl-s save to file.

Note: 
* uncheck 'Print Unmatched Unit' will delete unmatched lines.
* 'Enhanced Regular Exp' option will make explain special characters like '&', '|', '!' to 'and', 'or', and 'not' than normal Regular Expression.
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