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838.Text file parser -- How to extract first line from multiple files and generate a new file?

User: editor -- 2011-08-19 << 837 839 >>

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Type: Text file parser

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Description:

How to extract first line from multiple files and generate a new file?

Input Sample:

File1:
a1
a2
...
File2:
b1
b2
...
File3:
c1
c2
...

Output Sample:

Generate a new file:
a1
b1
c1
...

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 and drop multiple files from Windows File Browser to "Batch Runner" window
3. click 'Fast Replace' button, and click 'Add' to add a new rule
* set 'search' to:

* set 'replace' to:

click 'ok'
4. check option of 'reg exp' and 'extract'
5. click 'start'
6. click 'output to single file' button, and select an output file name, done!

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