texfind - graphical tool to search for text in TeX input files
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Bugs
None known. However, the replace function isn't the most useful one.
Description
texfind is a graphical, interactive tool that helps you searching through TeX input files, including
subdirectories, and allows you to do search/replace tasks using perl(1) regular expressions. It opens two
windows: One displays the directory hierarchy and allows you to select different search directories. The
second window is used to enter the query and display the results.
Name
texfind - graphical tool to search for text in TeX input files
Options
--font : specify the font used for the menu. Default is courier.
Other options probably exist. I appreciate input by the program authors, experienced users, or Perl
geeks.
Searching
Enter a search string in the input box at the top, choose the file extension (tex by default) and hit
ENTER to start the search. The results will be displayed in the rest of the window.
The search string is a perl regular expression (see perlre(1)), which gives you lots of flexibility. The
search-and-replace function also uses perl regex syntax, but you can also just use simple strings.
Currently there is no way to save changed files.
See Also
• perl(1), perlre(1).
• ConTeXt wiki ⟨http://www.contextgarden.net⟩.
Synopsis
texfind [ OPTION ... ]
