In the actual computer science world there are many text file formats, and we need often convert one format to another. Usually it means simply replace some strings by the others. Of course some text editors provide this possibility with “find and replace” command. But with this command it is almost impossible for a complicated multi-replcace conversion.
PowerReplace is a powerful text conversion utility using the Drag/Drop technology. It can replace character (including NULL, CR, LF, TAB) and string by any other string. By use of the asterisk-sign(*) representing any indeterminate string, it can replace also a string only whose two extremities are known.
The version 4.5 supports all character set, hexadecimal string and Unix regular expression(pattern) for Find/Replace.
PowerReplace has an option “Copy resources”. It seems to me very important. For example I often use this option to convert TeX 8 bits file with pictures to TeX 7 bits file. In these files, pictures are stocked in the resource 'PICT'.
QuickStart:
- First read the documentation “For beginners” to learn step by step from an example.
- Frequently, you need only to do Drag/Drop.
- If you want to change filter file for other replacement, select corresponding item within the menu “Filter”.
- If none of the filter files is convenient for you, create your own filter file. See “FilterFile Doc” to learn how to create a new filter file.
Features:
- Small application size.
- High conversion speed.
- Easy to create new filter file.
- Can copy resource and keep the same type-creator.
- Easy to change filter file that will be remember in the preference file.
- Can override old text file, or save new file with extension name.
Help:
PowerReplace supports the Balloons Help system. It gives you a short description for menu command, button, check_box, etc.
Requirements:
The program can be run on any Macintosh computer. You need system 7 or later. I've tested it on a Mac LCIII, IIfx, and PowerMac 6100. Report any bug or suggestion to me at guoniu@math.u-strasbg.fr. Thank you.
Distribution:
PowerReplace is distributed as shareware. You can distribute freely the unregistred copy to your friends, over BBS or online service. You may include it in CD-ROM or other shareware collection. Of course, you must include all files that were included with this distribution. You mustn’t distribute a registred copy of PowerReplace, SelfReplace Maker or any SelfReplace application made by a registred copy of SelfReplace Maker.
Registration:
As shareware, PowerReplace may be used for a trial period of 4 weeks. If you decide to continue using it, you must register your copy. For only US $25, you can register PowerReplace and SelfReplace Maker. As registred user, you will benefit following advantages:
- The register window will be eliminated.
- your questions will be answered quickly by email.
- New version of PowerReplace will be updated freely as soon as possible by email.
- your requirements will be added, within my capacity.
