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SI Editor Edit Menu - Replace 

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  1. Search For
  2. Replace With
  3. Options
    1. Whole Word
    1. Ignore Upper/Lowercase
    1. Confirm Changes
  4. Search
    1. From Cursor
    1. Entire File
  5. Change All
  6. Standard Windows Commands
  7. How To Use This Feature
    1. To perform a Search and Replace:
  8. Technical Support Information

Illustration SI Editor's Toolbar Replace button

This command can also be executed from the SI Editor's Toolbar, Right-click menu, or by using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+H.

The Replace command allows you to find and replace words or phrases from the current cursor position or throughout the entire SectionA set of files within the Division of a Master or Job that covers specific aspects of construction. 

Illustration SI Editor's Replace Window

Search For

Enter a custom search term or select one from the dropdown list based on a previous search.

Replace With

Enter a new keyword term to replace or select one from the dropdown list.

Options

Whole Word

The Whole Word search looks for exact word matches, ignoring partial or plural words (e.g., 'tile' won't find 'tiles').

Ignore Upper/Lowercase

The Ignore Upper/Lowercase option finds all instances of the word or phrase, regardless of capitalization. This is particularly useful when you're unsure of the exact capitalization of a word or phrase, or when trying to find all variations of a word.

Confirm Changes

The Confirm Changes option is used to individually review and approve each suggested change, ensuring only the desired edits are made.

From Cursor

The option to search From Cursor will search from the cursor location to the end of the file.

Entire File

The option to search the Entire File will search the file from the beginning to the end.

Change All

The Change All button is a quick way to update multiple instances of a word or phrase.

Standard Windows Commands

Illustration SI Editor's Dialog Box OK buttonThe OK button will execute and save selections made and make them partAll sections are divided into three parts: General, Products, and Execution of your Job's properties.

Illustration SI Editor-s Dialog Box Cancel buttonThe Cancel button will close the window without recording any selections or changes entered.

Illustration SI Editor's Dialog Box Help buttonThe Help button will open the Help Topic for this window.

How To Use This Feature

Illustration Icon Indicating How To StepsTo perform a Search and Replace:

  1. In the SI Editor, click the Replace button on the Toolbar, or right-click and select Replace
  2. Enter the text in the Search For field
  3. Enter the text in the Replace field
  4. Select the desired Options
  5. Select to search From Cursor or the Entire File
  6. Click OK to replace one instance or Change All to replace all instances

Illustration Icon Indicating Helpful HintTo find the next instance, press the F3 key.

 

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