8.5

Search and Replace
Search and Replace action tasks are used to locate and replace strings of data within the job file and to
replace them with other strings of data. Note that this action task cannot be used with binary files.
For more advanced search and replace functionality, you can also see "Advanced Search and Replace" on
page247.
Input
Any text-based file can be used in this task, even formats that are not directly compatible with PlanetPress.
As long as the text is visible in a text-based editor (such as Notepad), it is readable and supported by this
task.
Processing
The appropriate changes are made to the data file (replacing text).
Output
The modified data file is output from this task. Metadata is not modified in any way if it is present.
Properties
General Tab
l Find: Enter the string of data for which to search. In this variable property box, you may enter static
characters, variables, job information elements, data selections, or any combination of these.
l Replace with: Enter the string of data to use as a replacement. Since this is also a variable property
box, the same as above applies.
l List of words to find and replace: Lists each string to find, and its replacement. These are executed
in order, from top to bottom.
l Find: Enter the string of data for which to search. In this variable property box, you may enter
static characters, variables, job information elements, data selections, or any combination of
these.
l Replace with: Enter the string of data to use as a replacement. Since this is also a variable
property box, the same as above applies.