dumbm1/ai_re

Replace by regular expression. Keeps the original formatting of the text. Extends standard Illustrator dialog "Search and Replace..."

#ai_re_1.4: Search and Replace by Regular Expression

Saves the original formatting of the text

###The html/css/js extension panel for Adobe Illustrator CC+

####Use the Select All Matches button for preview all matches:

####Use Replace button for replace all matches:

####Formatting text remains the same:

####What has been changed in this version:

• Fix the bugs

####Using:

1. Select text frame[s] using the Selection Tool, Direct Selection Tool or Group Selection Tool.
2. In the Regular Expression: field input a regular expression pattern.
3. On the Replace To: field input the replacement string.
4. Set the flags g, m, i.
5. Push the Select All Matches button for preview.
6. Push the Replace button for replace.

####Other options:

• Can use the references to captured groups like $1, $2 etc. in the both input fields.
• Can use the special chearacters like \r, \t etc. in both input fields.
• Refresh button is used to clear the input fields and the console.
• The result of the work is displayed in the Output info field.
• GitHub button opens this public repository in the default internet browser.