Search and Replace

Batch processing files that contain text strings can require some ingenious workarounds if one is to attain efficiency and at the same time flexibility. Search and Replace accounts for such aspects and promises users to deliver a simple yet capable solution for identifying TXT, PHP or HTML files and replacing certain strings in them, according to a customizable filter.

Right after initializing the program, which being portable doesn’t require any special setup steps, people will be greeted with a minimalist interface that doesn’t offer many facilities and which could be rather crude for those accustomed to more user-friendly looks.

Selecting the files that are to be scanned for replacing their content can only be done by using a navigation feature that allows one to select the directory where the files are located. Drag-and-drop operations are not supported and this could be considered as a minor drawback, which can impede a more efficient workflow.

If going past the initial thoughts on the app’s ease of use and minimalist features, setting up the app for performing the replacement isn’t all that difficult. In order to select which types of files the app is to access, users can input the format directly and there are three supported formats: TXT, HTML and PHP.

Simply indicating the string that needs to be processed and its corresponding replacement is done by direct input in the provided fields. It is worth mentioning at this point that the program does not offer any control for the cases where the string constitutes part of a larger syntax construction or where it appears individually.

This application addresses users who require a fast way for replacing text in their TXT, HTML or PHP files, without having to manually access each file.