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User: editor -- 2011-07-08 << 817 819 >>

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How to add a timestamp at the beginning of multiple text files?

Answer:

Hint: You need to Download and install "Replace Pioneer" on windows platform to finish following steps.

1. open "Tools->Batch Runner" menu
2. drag multiple text files from "windows file browser" to "Batch Runner" window
3. click "Fast Replace" open "Fast Replace" dialogue
4. click "add", to add following rules:
* search:

* replace:

* click "ok" after done
5. make sure to check option "reg exp" and "cross line", then click "Start" button.

Following timestamp will be added before each text file:
2011-07-08 18:14:58

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