Regexp rename with a counter

[andry81]

Is there a way?

I need to rename key names in an ini file:

[section1]
Buttoncount=2

button1=...
cmd1=...
menu1=...

button2=...
cmd2=...
menu2=...

I want to insert a button (block of keys) between 1 and 2 and call the replacer to rename all keys using the counter variable:

[section1]
Buttoncount=2

button1=...
cmd1=...
menu1=...

; inserted values
button=...
cmd=...
menu=...

button2=...
cmd2=...
menu2=...

[daddel80]

Directly incrementing numeric values using regex in Notepad++ or MultiReplace isn't feasible. However, in MultiReplace, there's a workaround.You can predefine a list of replacements: start by replacing "button1" with "button2", then "button3" with "button4", and continue this pattern up to the maximum number of elements you anticipate having. Start with the highest numbers in the list to avoid overlap. For buttons without a number, simply replace button= with button1. For ease, you can prepare a CSV list in Excel and load it using the 'Load List' function in MultiReplace. I hope this helps!

Important: Due to an issue found in the Replace function, please download the latest build here , you find it on the right side at the bottom, unzip MultiReplace-Release-x64.zip and copy it into your Notepad++ plugin directory.

[andry81]

You can predefine a list of replacements: start by replacing "button1" with "button2", then "button3" with "button4", and continue this pattern up to the maximum number of elements you anticipate having.

This won't work. I need to renumber the keys because of add/move/remove of them.

Enables scripted text replacements through bash script export.

Is there a possibility to run a shell script using some input variables like column number, field value or something like that?

[daddel80]

Alright, I get what you're aiming for. Instead of implementing a direct counter, I gave it a go in MultiReplace with a different approach as an experimental feature, as I find it valuable to test its usefulness.

Here's a step-by-step guide:

1. Remove Numeric Suffixes: Make sure the option Regular Expression is checked.	Find	Replace	W	C	N	E	R
   (Button|cmd)\d+	$1					X

   This step is to clear all numbers after "Button" and "cmd". This operation should be done without activating the experimental feature.

2. Prepare Your Replacement List: Make sure the option "Match whole word only" is checked.	Find	Replace	W	C	N	E	R
   Button	Button1	X		X
   Button	Button2	X		X
   Button	Button3	X		X
   cmd	cmd1	X		X
   cmd	cmd2	X		X
   cmd	cmd3	X		X

   ... (continue this pattern up to your expected maximum count)

3. Activate Experimental Feature: Before running the replacement list, activate an experimental feature. When active, each entry in the list will replace only one occurrence in the text, preventing overwriting already assigned numbers.

   • Select any entry in the list
   • Press F11. (works only if an entry is selcted) A window will pop up. This feature remains active until you press F11 again or restart N++.

4. Run Your Replacement List: With the experimental feature activated and your replacement list ready, initiate the list. This will sequentially renumber all your "Button" and "cmd" entries.

   For efficient operations, you can activate or deactivate multiple entries in the list by selecting them and pressing 'Space'. Just be cautious about when the experimental feature is activated, as there isn't a visual indication yet.

Download the release containing this feature here.

I hope this helps!

If you encounter any issues, don't hesitate to reach out.

[daddel80]

I'm planning to enhance the plugin by adding an 'Advanced Replacement' feature with support for counters, positions, line numbers, and dependencies in the next version.

[andry81]

Thank you, it works!

I have add the list files into mine project https://github.com/andry81/tacklebar

[daddel80]

Support of Counter is supported in next v. 2.0.0.7 coming in N++ 8.5.8 with option "Use Variables".