| User: editor -- 2011-05-23 << 786 788 >> |
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| Type: Advanced search and replace |
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| Description: |
| I want to delete files from a Directory and Subdirectories : test.pdf test.txt test.exe test.doc 123.lst 234.exe etc.... I also want to be able to del this files listed in a LIST.TXT can can I do this ? |
| Input Sample: |
| LIST.TXT: test.pdf test.txt test.exe test.doc 123.lst 234.exe |
| Output Sample: |
| delete these files from d:\example\ folder and subfolder |
| Answer: |
| Hint: You need to Download and install "Replace Pioneer" on windows platform to finish following steps. |
| 1. create a combined string from file list: (1) ctrl-o open 'LIST.txt' (2) ctrl-h open 'replace' dialog * set 'search for pattern' to: * set 'replace with pattern' to (3) click 'Replace', done. 2. open "Tools->Batch Runner" window, click "Search Files" button. * set 'File name filter' to the combined filename string: * set 'Search directory' to the folder, like: * check option of 'Search Subdirectory' * click 'search' to search all files, and click 'close' when finish. 3. click "Run Apps" button, set the bottom entry to: 4. click "Run", all files in the list will be deleted. |
Screenshot 1: Replace_Window |
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