Re: Batch search & replace according to a text file

[Ed Wurster <glassnet -at- gmail -dot- com>]

Broberg, Mats wrote:

> I need to search for approx. 250 different expressions in each and one of approx. 5,000 different XML files. For each match, I need the function to replace the expression with another expression that can be specified in an external text file (where also each original expression is stated). The expression is an if-clause that is surrounded by special tags, so there is no risk expressions in the body text will be replaced.
>

How about http://www.replsoft.com/replacer.html ???

Or free, like http://www.orbit.org/replace/ ???

2nd link is free, but would require you to do perform 250 replaces.

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