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Old 01-23-2007
Search command on vi editor
Hi all,

Here is an example, I would wan to search for all string consists of IMP but not IMP-00015. Values other than 00015 is fine, is there anyone knows how to do that?

Thanks.
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Old 01-23-2007
Vim only...
Code:
/IMP\(-00015\)\@!

# 3  
Old 01-23-2007
Hi,

By using the command, pattern not found occurs in the text.

Thanks.
 
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