Search large number of keyword (file list)

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y_pratte
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Search large number of keyword (file list)

Post by y_pratte »

Hi,
I have 162 files for which I have to validate if there are newer versions on our network.

I have the list of these files in a text file. I would like to export the search result to a csv file.

Is it possible to perform a search with 162 keywords?

Thanks!

Yannick
void
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Re: Search large number of keyword (file list)

Post by void »

Please try enabling 'OR newlines' and pasting your list of searches into the Everything search box:
  • In Everything, type in the following search and press ENTER:
    /paste_new_line_op=1
  • If successful, paste_new_line_op=1 is shown in the status bar for a few seconds.
  • When you paste multiple lines of text into the Everything search box they will now be separated with the OR operator: |
Note: The search box has a display limit of about 4000 characters. You can paste as many characters as you like except they may not display correctly.
162+ keywords may take a second or two to search. (Querying.... will be shown in the status bar for long queries)

To export the search results as CSV:
  • In Everything, from the File menu, click Export....
  • Change Save as type to: CSV (*.csv)
  • Choose a filename and click Save.

File list slots (in development)
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