dnGrep 4.6.39.0 has been released as an open-source search and replace tool for Windows, designed to serve as a graphical user interface (GUI) for GREP functionalities. This tool enhances the efficiency of searching through various file types, including text files, Word documents, PDFs, and archives, using different search methods such as text queries, regular expressions (regex), XPath, and phonetic searches.
Key features of dnGrep include:
- Comprehensive search capabilities across multiple file formats.
- Advanced search options utilizing regex, XPath, and phonetics.
- A search-and-replace function that also supports undo operations.
- A whole-file preview feature for better context.
- Convenient right-click search functionality in File Explorer.
- Options for moving, copying, or deleting result files.
- Integration with custom editors like Notepad++ for opening line results.
- Ability to bookmark search patterns for future reference.
- A Test window to experiment with complex search queries.
Although the last stable version of dnGrep was released in 2015, it continues to receive updates and improvements through beta releases. Users can download the latest stable version from MajorGeeks.
As dnGrep evolves, it is anticipated that future updates may introduce more features such as enhanced collaboration tools for teams working on shared documents, improved performance for large datasets, and possibly integration with cloud storage services for seamless file access. Additionally, the user interface may be refined further to streamline the search process and enhance user experience, making dnGrep an even more powerful tool for those needing advanced search capabilities on Windows
Key features of dnGrep include:
- Comprehensive search capabilities across multiple file formats.
- Advanced search options utilizing regex, XPath, and phonetics.
- A search-and-replace function that also supports undo operations.
- A whole-file preview feature for better context.
- Convenient right-click search functionality in File Explorer.
- Options for moving, copying, or deleting result files.
- Integration with custom editors like Notepad++ for opening line results.
- Ability to bookmark search patterns for future reference.
- A Test window to experiment with complex search queries.
Although the last stable version of dnGrep was released in 2015, it continues to receive updates and improvements through beta releases. Users can download the latest stable version from MajorGeeks.
As dnGrep evolves, it is anticipated that future updates may introduce more features such as enhanced collaboration tools for teams working on shared documents, improved performance for large datasets, and possibly integration with cloud storage services for seamless file access. Additionally, the user interface may be refined further to streamline the search process and enhance user experience, making dnGrep an even more powerful tool for those needing advanced search capabilities on Windows
dnGrep 4.6.39.0 released
dnGrep is an Open Source Windows search and replace tool capable of being used as a GUI for GREP.
