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Searching Repository Elements

Learn how to search for text, regular expressions and UTF-8 symbols within the repository using the Find in Files function.

Note that only file contents are searched. File names are not included in the search.

  1. Select menu Edit > Find in Files.
    The search window is opened.
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  2. Enter the characters to search for in Find.

  3. Specify search options:

    • Match Case: The search is case-sensitive.

    • Match whole word: Search for the entire word.

    • Use regular expression: Search for regular expressions.

    • File type: Specify the file type to be searched, e.g. bpm or fa. 

      With the setting * all file types are searched.

  4. Define the search scope:

    • Entire repository: Search within the entire repository.

    • Enclosing project: Perform the search only within the selected project.

    • Selected item: Limit the search to the selected elements.

  5. Click Search.

You can also search by adapter parameters, for example, to display all adapters with a specific parameter.