Any search program that can import a list of items to find?
Any search program that can import a list of items to find?
Hello everyone!
I'm looking for a search program that can read a list of items to find, then it will find it one by one, showing me the result one by one.
sample process
1. i will have a text file with search terms per line
searchlist.txt
apple
banana
orange
pineapple
burger
brownies
2. i will open the search program, import the searchlist.txt
3. the search program will search the searchlist.txt, one line at a time.
4. once the search program find term "apple" in files or folder, it will show us the matches result. after the a "apple" then it will search the term "banana"
is there such a program exist? i find myself searching for files/folders one at a time, every time, i want to at least automate it.
TIA!
I'm looking for a search program that can read a list of items to find, then it will find it one by one, showing me the result one by one.
sample process
1. i will have a text file with search terms per line
searchlist.txt
apple
banana
orange
pineapple
burger
brownies
2. i will open the search program, import the searchlist.txt
3. the search program will search the searchlist.txt, one line at a time.
4. once the search program find term "apple" in files or folder, it will show us the matches result. after the a "apple" then it will search the term "banana"
is there such a program exist? i find myself searching for files/folders one at a time, every time, i want to at least automate it.
TIA!
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Re: Any search program that can import a list of items to fi
You could create a batch file to do that if willing too.
something like that thru a command prompt:
a good start:
If you go this path here is an excellent reading about batch file: http://commandwindows.com/batch.htm
A bit of advertising for the site.
If the batch file is done and would like to create an executable file here is a link of a software doing it: http://www.portablefreeware.com/?id=1660
OR you could read here:
From Microsoft:
for win 95 and 98
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/169477
for XP and 7
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/wind ... 254?auth=1
or this advanced tips for 7 and onward:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-au/wind ... in-windows
From How to Geek
http://www.howtogeek.com/192997/how-do- ... windows-8/
Using your example:
searchlist.txt OR apple OR banana OR orange OR pineapple OR burger OR brownies via explorer search.
Extract from how to geek:
I doubt any software existence doing only that type of task when it is supported natively by the OS and the task is performed well. Why reinventing the wheel?
Have a nice day.
something like that thru a command prompt:
Code: Select all
dir /p c:\windows\system32\*.exe c:\windows\system32\*.dll c:\windows\system32\*.sys
Code: Select all
@echo off
set /p UserInputPath= What Directory would you like to scan?
cd C:\%UserInputPath%
A bit of advertising for the site.
If the batch file is done and would like to create an executable file here is a link of a software doing it: http://www.portablefreeware.com/?id=1660
OR you could read here:
From Microsoft:
for win 95 and 98
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/169477
for XP and 7
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/wind ... 254?auth=1
or this advanced tips for 7 and onward:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-au/wind ... in-windows
From How to Geek
http://www.howtogeek.com/192997/how-do- ... windows-8/
Using your example:
searchlist.txt OR apple OR banana OR orange OR pineapple OR burger OR brownies via explorer search.
Extract from how to geek:
Hope it helps.Open Windows Explorer and in the top right search box type *.extension. For example, to search for text files you should type *.txt.
For multiple file types use Ext:.doc OR Ext:.txt OR Ext:.pdf. Hope this helps you.
I doubt any software existence doing only that type of task when it is supported natively by the OS and the task is performed well. Why reinventing the wheel?
Have a nice day.
Re: Any search program that can import a list of items to fi
I've tried and used a lot of search programs and not run across any with this particular feature.starstuff wrote:I'm looking for a search program that can read a list of items to find, then it will find it one by one, showing me the result one by one.
If you don't find one you might consider an alternative method.
When I have a set list of things to search for I use a clipboard manager (Clipmate (commercial)) to store the list and then just paste each entry into the search field. A couple of advantages I found were -
1. A clipboard manager can be used with whatever search task you have. The advantage is that lists stored in a clipboard manager can be used with any search program that will let you paste text into a search field.
2. The ability to store, modify, and reuse multiple lists in the clipboard manager. It saves a considerable amount of typing time.
Although I really like Clipmate, and have used it for about a decade, it's a commercial application and it can be intimidating.
If interested in some free clipboard manager alternatives you could check out this topic http://www.portablefreeware.com/forums/ ... hp?t=21501
Optional:
For "automating" some of the repetitive keystrokes I use Clavier http://www.portablefreeware.com/index.php?id=983 which is an easy to learn and use (in my opinion) macro program. Definitely not needed to do what you're wanting but it can save a few extra keystrokes.
Good luck in your quest.
Bill
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Re: Any search program that can import a list of items to fi
@Billo255
@starstuff
Search and delete can do that too as a recursive search by filter as one of it's main features but not dedicated to that typical task.
It is submitted here:http://www.portablefreeware.com/index.php?id=2767
Its forum page is here: http://www.portablefreeware.com/forums/ ... =4&t=22479
It is published here too: http://www.geocities.ws/tactictoe/SearchAndReplace.html
Have a Nice day.
Neither me.I've tried and used a lot of search programs and not run across any with this particular feature.
Good thinking. Another way to achieve the asked task.If you don't find one you might consider an alternative method.
When I have a set list of things to search for I use a clipboard manager (Clipmate (commercial)) to store the list and then just paste each entry into the search field.
@starstuff
Search and delete can do that too as a recursive search by filter as one of it's main features but not dedicated to that typical task.
It is submitted here:http://www.portablefreeware.com/index.php?id=2767
Its forum page is here: http://www.portablefreeware.com/forums/ ... =4&t=22479
It is published here too: http://www.geocities.ws/tactictoe/SearchAndReplace.html
Have a Nice day.
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Re: Any search program that can import a list of items to fi
@starstuff
Did Billo255 or I solved you problem?
Did Billo255 or I solved you problem?
Re: Any search program that can import a list of items to fi
According to our database, Ultra File Search Lite "allows you to specify several file masks and drives/folders at the same time".
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Re: Any search program that can import a list of items to fi
@tactictoe and Billo255
so sorry for the late reply, i reviewed all the options given here and chosen the option given by the SYSTEM, its part of the search program so its easier for me to use it.
@SYSTEM
thank you for suggesting Ultra File Search, its what i've been looking for.
@all
Now, i just need to concatenate all the strings into one long search string. do you guys have any tips to do this?
so sorry for the late reply, i reviewed all the options given here and chosen the option given by the SYSTEM, its part of the search program so its easier for me to use it.
@SYSTEM
thank you for suggesting Ultra File Search, its what i've been looking for.
@all
Now, i just need to concatenate all the strings into one long search string. do you guys have any tips to do this?
Re: Any search program that can import a list of items to fi
Open the list of search strings with Notepad++. Press Ctrl-A (Select All), and then Ctrl-J (Merge Lines).starstuff wrote:@all
Now, i just need to concatenate all the strings into one long search string. do you guys have any tips to do this?
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Re: Any search program that can import a list of items to fi
Thank you very much SYSTEM!
one more thing how to add "OR" at the end of every string? would it be possible in Notepad++?
im planning to use libreoffice calc just to combine the two, but if this can be done in Notepad++ alone that would be better.
Thank you!
one more thing how to add "OR" at the end of every string? would it be possible in Notepad++?
im planning to use libreoffice calc just to combine the two, but if this can be done in Notepad++ alone that would be better.
Thank you!
Re: Any search program that can import a list of items to fi
Yes, it's possible in Notepad++. Record a macro with these keypresses:starstuff wrote:Thank you very much SYSTEM!
one more thing how to add "OR" at the end of every string? would it be possible in Notepad++?
im planning to use libreoffice calc just to combine the two, but if this can be done in Notepad++ alone that would be better.
Thank you!
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Re: Any search program that can import a list of items to fi
You could use a macro, but a find & replace would be what I'd use.starstuff wrote:one more thing how to add "OR" at the end of every string? would it be possible in Notepad++?
Open the file in notepad++
Press ctrl+h to open the find/replace window
Tick the "Extended (\n)" checkbox
Find: \n
Replace: OR
(insert a space before the OR)
Replace All and you're done
If you want to OR and Join at the same time:
Tick the Regular Expression box
Find: \r?\n
Replace: OR
Replace All
(OR has a space before and after)