Missing Open Files option when doing Replace in Files

mddc · Dec 17, 2013#12013-12-17T20:49+00:00

I have a licensed UEStudio 12.10. When I wanted to replace a string in files, I had two option under Replace Where

1. Files Listed

2. Files Open

Now I am unable to see Files Open even though I have a few open files.

What went wrong?

Thanks!

Mofi · Dec 18, 2013#22013-12-18T12:56+00:00

Find in Files command supports a search in:

Files Listed
Open files
Favorite files
Project files
Solution files (only UEStudio)

Replace in Files command supports a replace in:

Files Listed
Favorite files
Project files
Solution files (only UEStudio)

As you can see on comparison of those 2 lists, there is no Open files in Replace in Files command.

The reason is quite simple. The Replace command supported always a Replace All in all open files. Therefore it is not necessary that the command Replace in Files supports additionally Open files. The Find command supports in the meantime also a find in all open files. But this find works different than Find in Files command in Open files.

Conclusion: If you want to replace something in all open files, use the Replace command.