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Executing Unix Regular Expression through REXX.

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surya.kalyan



Joined: 09 Jan 2007
Posts: 14
Location: Mumbai
Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 5:15 pm    Post subject: Executing Unix Regular Expression through REXX.  
Is it possible to run Unix regular expressions through a REXX program?
I feel that would make searches and replaces easier than ever.

If yes then please put some sample code as well.
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dbzTHEdinosauer



Joined: 20 Oct 2006
Posts: 1639
Location: germany
Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 7:17 pm    Post subject:  
http://sillysot.com/ftp/findrx.txt

the above rexx script was written by Doug Nadel. It has a few quirks, but is a starting point if you want to enhance the script.
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