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Old 06-01-2014, 05:54 PM   #1
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Help with Search and Replace Please
Is there a way to indicate "any number" in search and replace when editing book metadata?

For example, multiple books include the series as part of the title

Seriesname 12 Book Title 1
Seriesname 44 Book Title 2

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Old 06-01-2014, 05:58 PM   #2
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Is there a way to indicate "any number" in search and replace when editing book metadata?

For example, multiple books include the series as part of the title

Seriesname 12 Book Title 1
Seriesname 44 Book Title 2

TIA

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\d+ is any quantity of digits (1 to n ) in REGEX mode
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[3-7] only the single digit 3,4,5,6,7
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\d+ is any quantity of digits (1 to n ) in REGEX mode
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[3-7] only the single digit 3,4,5,6,7
Thanks for this info. One more question... how do I get into REGEX mode?
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Thanks for this info. One more question... how do I get into REGEX mode?
To the right of the search field >>> Search Mode
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Thanks for this info. One more question... how do I get into REGEX mode?
Turn the lights down. Maybe some candles. Turn on some music to set the mood - whatever genre works for you. Dinner waiting for the right moment. A nice hot bubble bath...

Oh, wait, you said "mode". Forget all of the above!
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To the right of the search field >>> Search Mode
Thanks! That did the trick.
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