Multiple Changes to File.

dinjo_jo · #1 (**permalink**) 07-16-2008

Need to apply multiple changes across different files , is this possible in vi editor ?

phemanth24 · #2 (**permalink**) 07-16-2008

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Originally Posted by dinjo_jo

Need to apply multiple changes across different files , is this possible in vi editor ?

Not sure I understand your question very well...

My take on this...
Suppose you have two files test, test1.
I'd do a vi test* which will open test.
I'll make my changes and do a write.
Then go to escape mode and give a ":n" which takes me to the next file (test1 here).
I can edit this file and save the normal 'vi' way.
We can do this for many number of files (limit?? not sure buddy)
Hopefully this helps.

Franklin52 · #3 (**permalink**) 07-16-2008

It depends on what changes you need to apply. Instead of vi you can automate the job with other tools like sed or awk.

Regards

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