TextCrawler Free Changelog

What's new in TextCrawler Free 3.1.3

May 3, 2022
  • Different line colouring available for preview above/below hits
  • Fixes for previewing files with multiple line ending types

New in TextCrawler Free 3.1.2 (Apr 30, 2022)

  • New Filtering: Hidden files and folders, relative timestamps
  • "Special Replace" functions now available in batch mode
  • Output section is now collapsible
  • Store column order between sessions
  • Store window layout between sessions
  • New option: Hide the results of batch commands where nothing was found
  • Fix: Improved support for extended unicode file names
  • Fix: Combobox Autocomplete removed to prevent history issue.
  • Fix 'Marked files only' mode stuck when list empty
  • Fix "Open With" now works on path/file names with spaces
  • Fix: Other minor bugfixes.

New in TextCrawler Free 3.0.3 (Nov 20, 2014)

  • Import text file to batch list fixed and updated
  • Keyboard shortcuts added (F11 Full window mode, F9 Show/Hide clipboard viewer)
  • Send line number to external programs now works in all situations
  • Preview change case now works in line mode
  • Other minor fixes

New in TextCrawler Free 3.0.2 (Nov 20, 2014)

  • First public release of TextCrawler Pro
  • Full window file list/preview mode
  • Search and replace in clipboard
  • Write output files to new folder
  • Output to the Scratchpad
  • Find/Replace by line number range
  • Ignore whitespace
  • Change case / replace with current filename
  • Preview for batch mode
  • Move, copy or delete files
  • Preview replacements in Diff tool
  • Commands for batch mode - set start folder, etc
  • Execute batch scripts from command line/batch file

New in TextCrawler Free 2.5.0.0 (May 24, 2013)

  • Bugfix: Start up error in combo boxes
  • Bugfix: Error in options folder select button.

New in TextCrawler Free 2.4.0.0 (May 24, 2013)

  • Keyboard shortcuts added to main menu
  • Tweaked layout in Options
  • Can change Right-click app from Options window.
  • Fix to stop comboboxes from highlighting upon window move/resize
  • Links update
  • Installer update

New in TextCrawler Free 2.3 (Apr 29, 2013)

  • Gives correct count for batch mode replace, with performance benefit
  • Doesn’t update file timestamp if replace operation cancelled
  • Clear All Marks' context menu function added.
  • Resizable Regex library window
  • Removed donate link
  • Batch scripts now preserve multi-line entries correctly when reloaded
  • Layout improved when using larger system fonts
  • File Properties command now works on Windows 7/8 64bit
  • File Type column now works on Windows 7/8 64bit
  • Windows 8 compatible installer / Digitally Signed

New in TextCrawler Free 2.2 (Apr 29, 2013)

  • Added encoding output selection option - force UTF8, etc.
  • Improved accessible descriptions on controls/buttons
  • Batch Mode and Library now supports non-regex entries
  • Copy selected Path/Filename(s) to clipboard (Right-click on list)
  • are you sure’ if overwriting in regex library bugfix.
  • Marked files becoming unmarked' bugfix.
  • Uninstaller bugfix
  • Microsoft .NET Framework auto-getter removed.

New in TextCrawler Free 2.1 (Apr 29, 2013)

  • Preview file in scratchpad
  • Description field in batch editor
  • SendTo' Explorer integration
  • Bugfixes and usability tweaks

New in TextCrawler Free 2.0 (Apr 29, 2013)

  • Recoded to use .NET framework
  • Fully Unicode Compatible
  • Many new features added.
  • Settings now portable (No longer uses registry)

New in TextCrawler Free 1.1.4 (Apr 29, 2013)

  • Fixed control tab order sequence

New in TextCrawler Free 1.1.3 (Apr 29, 2013)

  • File properties window from right-click context menu
  • Fixed 'Create blank file' bug if file moved or deleted.
  • Correctly escape $ symbol in standard replace ("$_" bug)
  • Fixed greyed out File/Filter bug when marked file deleted/moved
  • Updated Splash screen.

New in TextCrawler Free 1.1.2 (Apr 29, 2013)

  • Marked files/File selection bug fixed.

New in TextCrawler Free 1.1.1 (Feb 24, 2009)

  • Preview window background now default colour
  • Extract bug fixed where hits are counted twice

New in TextCrawler Free 1.1 (Sep 19, 2008)

  • Works properly with customised XP themes
  • Folder browse crash fixed
  • Batch tool library updates automatically
  • Esc key behavior in options fixed.

New in TextCrawler Free 1.0.6 (Oct 3, 2007)

  • Open With... option in right-click file context menu
  • RegEx Test button/expanded test form
  • Special codes bugfix
  • Minor aesthetic fixes/bugfixes

New in TextCrawler Free 1.0-2 (Jul 23, 2007)

  • Bugfix (Preview crash after replace)
  • Verify valid regex before Find.