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650.Advanced search and replace -- How to replace the 2nd and 3rd occurrences of some words in multiple files?

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Description:
How to replace the 2nd and 3rd occurrences of some words in multiple files?
Input Sample:
multiple files, each one like:

......OLD.....OLD....
...OLD.........OLD....
.......OLD.......
........
Output Sample:
change the 2nd and 3rd 'OLD' to 'NEW':

......OLD.....NEW....
...NEW.........OLD....
.......OLD.......
........
Answer:
Hint: You need to Download and install "Replace Pioneer" on windows platform to finish following steps.
1. ctrl-h open 'replace' window
* set 'search for pattern' to:

* set 'replace with pattern' to:

* set 'unit number filter' to:

2. click "Batch"  button open "Batch Runner"
* drag multiple files from window to "Batch Runner" window
* click "Batch Replace", done!

Screenshot 1:  Replace_Window


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