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830.Replace text in multiple files -- How to search and replace in multiple files base on user-defined mapping file?

User: tang jin fei -- 2011-08-01          << 829  831 >>
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Description:
Hi, I have some files with special format chars in them like a1234, b5678, etc. I have a mapping file like this:
a1234
xxxx
b5678
yyyy
(they are separated by \n)
I wish to replace the many a1234s and b5678s with xxxx and yyyy in multiple files. Can anyone please tell me?
Input Sample:
file1:
....a1234
file2:
....b5678
mapping file:
a1234
xxxx
b5678
yyyy
Output Sample:
file1:
....xxxx
file2:
....yyyy
Answer:
Hint: You need to Download and install "Replace Pioneer" on windows platform to finish following steps.
Firstly, you need to convert the mapping file to following format:

1. ctrl-o open mapping file
2. ctrl-h open 'replace' dialog
* set 'search for pattern' to:

* set 'replace with pattern' to:

3. click 'Replace', done.
4. ctrl-s save to a file like rule.txt

Secondly, you can import rule.txt and replace multipe files
5. open "Tools->Batch Runner" menu
6. drag multiple text files to "Batch Runner" window
7. click "Fast Replace" to open "Fast Replace" dialog
* click "Import" to import "rule.txt"
8. uncheck "reg exp" option if you only need fixed string replace.
9. click "Start", done.

Screenshot 1:  Replace_Window


Screenshot 2:  Fast_Replace_Window


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