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950.Replace text in multiple files -- How to remove first number in each line for multiple files?

User: editor -- 2012-05-22          << 949  951 >>
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Description:
I'm trying to remove these first numbers from 300 files 
examples are dotted throughout the files 
ie remove the first number
Input Sample:
1 7.00/15.00 
and 
1 18.00/20.00  
 
Output Sample:
change to  
 7.00/15.00 
and 
 18.00/20.00  
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 files from windows file browser to "Batch Runner" window 
3. click "Fast Replace" button to open "Fast Replace" dialogue 
* click "Add" to add a new rule 
* set 'search' to: 
 
* set 'replace' to nothing 
* click "ok" 
4. check option of "reg exp", and uncheck option of "cross line" 
5. click "start", done.

Screenshot 1:  Fast_Replace_Window


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