TextCrawler Pro 3 Manual

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Batch mode editor [Pro]

 
The batch mode tool is used for batching a sequence of find and replace commands. The commands are processed in the order they are listed in the editor.
 
Batch mode editor [Pro]
 
 
 
 
1

New batch process button

1. New batch process button
Clears the list.
 
2

Load batch process button

2. Load batch process button
Loads a batch process file (TXC extension).
 
The saved file format is different to TextCrawler 2, but it will import TextCrawler 2 batch files correctly.
3

Save batch process button

3. Save batch process button
Saves a batch process file (TXC extension).
4

Import batch list text file button

4. Import batch list text file button
Imports a comma or tab separated list of find-replace pairs, one per line.
 
5

List of batch command to process

5. List of batch command to process
 
The batch list of commands.
6

Move line up button

6. Move line up button
Moves the currently selected line up one place in the processing order.
7

Move line down button

7. Move line down button
Moves the currently selected line down one place in the processing order.
8

Remove line button

8. Remove line button
Removes the currently selected line.
9

Duplicate line button

9. Duplicate line button
Duplicates (copies) the currently selected line.
10

New command button

10. New command button
Clears the current selection to enable a fresh command to be created.
11

Command type

11. Command type
 
You can set the type of command for the current batch line here.
 
There are also special commands which can go at the start of the batch script, in addition to the Find and Replace actions.  They are listed below. Some require parameters (listed in square brackets) which also need to be filled in. Any commands listed here override the settings in the Main window at the time of running the batch script.
 
Find and Replace
  • Find/Replace
   
Inputs
  • Set input folder [Folder name(s)]
  • Set file filter [Filter]
  • Set exclude filter [Filter]
  • Scan subfolders on
  • Scan subfolders off
  • Set input file [File name]
 
Outputs
  • Update original file
  • Output in new folder [Folder name]
  • Output in new folder (keep structure) [Folder name]
  • Output in new file [Prefix],[Suffix]
 
Read/write settings
  • Set Binary mode on
  • Set Binary mode off
  • Set line mode on
  • Set line mode off
  • Read lines from [line no]
  • Read lines to [line no]
 
 
12

Find/Reguar Expression/Replace text

12. Find/Reguar Expression/Replace text
 
The find and replace text for the current command is viewed and changed here. It also has the usual zoom popup button and access to the Library.
13

Comment text

13. Comment text
You can add or edit a comment for each line here.  This doesn't affect the running of the batch script but can be useful for reference.
14

Update Command button

14. Update Command button
Updates the current command in the list after editing it.
15

Find / Regular Expression options

15. Find / Regular Expression options
 
The options for the current find or regular expression being edited.
 
16

Queue batch process button

16. Queue batch process button
This button queues the batch script ready for use and closes the batch editor window.  You need to click this to update any changes you have made to the queued script.
 
17

Find in batch script button

17. Find in batch script button
Pops up a find window allowing searching of the batch script itself.
18

Show Regular Expression tool button

18. Show Regular Expression tool button
A handy shortcut to the regular expression testing tool, linked to the currently selected line in the script.
19

Close batch form button

19. Close batch form button
Close the batch window. 
Note: This will not queue any changes you have made.