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523.Replace text in multiple files -- How to change multiple files, adding filename at the beginning of each file?

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Description:

How to change multiple files, adding filename at the beginning of each file?

Input Sample:

original file1.txt:
===================
line1
line2
line3
line4
...
===================

Output Sample:

new file1.txt:
===================
filename: file1.txt
line1
line2
line3
line4
...
===================

Answer:

Hint: You need to Download and install "Replace Pioneer" on windows platform to finish following steps.

1. open "Tools->Batch Runner" menu
2. drag all text files from "Windows File Browser" and drop to "Batch Runner" window.
3. click "Fast Replace" button, click "Add" button:
* in "search" entry, enter:

* in "replace" entry, enter:

click "ok"
4. make sure "Regular exp" and "Cross Line" options are checked, click "Start", all files will be modified

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