File Search Wildcards

brodiemac

File Search Wildcards 07 December 2011, 09:00

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I would like to be able to wildcard a directory where I am searching for files. How would I do that? I've tried using asterisks but they don't seem to work.

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Andrew

File Search Wildcards 07 December 2011, 13:02

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It did not support wildcards, however we have just added this feature. Try the latest build here.

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brodiemac

File Search Wildcards 07 December 2011, 23:09

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I just tried the latest version you linked me to but it doesn't seem to return any results. I've attached a screenshot of the setup I used. If I changed the wildcard directory to a specific one I know exists, it returns the information I need. I need to be able to use the wildcard because there are so many different directory names for the different versions of the software I am looking for.

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Andrew

File Search Wildcards 08 December 2011, 00:59

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Sorry, it doesn't work this way. Wildcards can only be used in the file name C:\Folder\SubFolder\*.exe.

You can however try the LAN Search software that searches recursively.

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brodiemac

File Search Wildcards 08 December 2011, 01:50

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OK. Any plans to make that available in future versions?

I also have to say this is one of the best software offerings I have had the please to use in a very long time. This handles so many tasks that I used to have to do separately. It's a wonderful tool that make my job so much easier and minimizes the mundane and routine tasks. THANK YOU!!!

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WindowsStar

File Search Wildcards 08 December 2011, 18:03

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Great software, great support, happy users!

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