Find and Replace


Find and Replace

Find and replace attributes in the entire pattern.

Opens the dialog box where you define the search criteria and the criteria for insert.

By opening the dialog box, the currently selected cursor attributes are applied to the search criteria and to the insertion criteria.

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1

Find

In the left area of the dialog box make the settings for the search area and the search criteria.

2

Selection

Only search in the selected area or in the entire pattern.

Search Direction

Search to Top and Bottom

3

Find Tab

Define the search criteria for the Control Column Data.

4

Find Tab

Define the search criteria for the Needle Data.

5

Find Pattern Elements Tab

Define the search criteria for the pattern elements.

6

Specification and settings to the matches

7

Replace / Exchange

In the right area of the dialog box you define the settings for the criteria for insert or for the criteria for exchange.

8

Replace

Exchange

Select if the criteria is to be replaced or exchanged.

9

Tab for Replace and Exchange

Define the criteria for insert for the Control Column Data.

10

Tab for Replace and Exchange

Define the criteria for insert for the Needle Data.

11

Tab for Replace Pattern Elements and Exchange Pattern Elements

Define the criteria for insert for the pattern elements.

12

Options to the execution of the made settings

13

Activate/Deactivate List Processing

14

Delete All

All data input will be removed from the dialog box.

The effects that result from the Find and Replace, can possibly be very extensive and confusing. As a result, it is recommended to proceed very carefully and step by step. Occasional intermediate storage can be very helpful, as well as making use of the Undo action in cases of doubt.

Examples to the application of the Find and Replace dialog box: