Setup

The Setup step is the first step that appear when you start the Find in Files application. This step allows you to configure the search to perform.

File Extensions to Search

This textbox allows you to indicate the list of file extensions to search. Enter each file extension in the form: *.ext; where ext is a file extension. The Reset button resets the list to the Spider Writer defaults.

Root Path to Search

In this textbox you enter the root path to search within. This path must exist on your local hard drive or on a network share. The Browse button displays the Browse for a Folder dialog box, allowing you to visually select a path.

Options

There are several options you can set for the search:

Replace - Replace any found text with the specified replace text (a Replace textbox appears when you check this option)
Search Subdirectories - Searching should recurse through subdirectories of the root path
Whole Word - Only match whole words
Match Case - Make the search case sensitive
Use Pattern Matching - Use regular expressions for searching

Find Text

Specify the text to search for in this textbox. The text may contain multiple lines.

Replace Text

In this textbox, specify the text with which to replace the find text. The text may contain multiple lines. This textbox is only visible if the Replace option is set.

Command Buttons

There are several command buttons at the bottom of the window:

Help - Displays this help file
Find in Files Now - Starts the search operation and changes to the Results step
Exit - Exits the application