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Overview
When coding, developers often need to do a quick search in the current code.
The environment already includes a search functionality (Ctrl + F).
However, this requires using the mouse and setting the search options.
A new simple search mode in the current code was introduced in version 28.
The Alt+ F3 keyboard shortcut opens this search box.
Instances are highlighted in the code as you type. The number of occurrences is displayed.
How to do a quick search?
To perform a quick search in the code:
  1. Open a project in the editor and go to the code of an element.
  2. Press Alt + F3 to open the quick search box:
  3. To switch to "Find/Replace" mode, press Ctrl + R when the search box has the focus.

    Remark: To exit the replace mode, click the close icon or press Esc.
How the search box works
  • You cannot open multiple quick search boxes.
  • The box is closed by clicking the close button or by pressing Esc.
  • You can navigate between results by clicking the buttons or by pressing F3 or Shift + F3.
  • If a single line is selected when the search box is opened, the selection is automatically pasted into the search box and the search is launched.
  • The search is automatically launched when the user enters the search box.
  • The following filter options are available:
    • Case and accent sensitive.
    • Whole word search.
    • Search using regular expressions.
  • To replace an element:
    • Press Ctrl + R to switch to replace mode. The cursor automatically appears in the input field for the replacement text.
    • Press Alt + R () to replace the current element and select the next.
    • Press Enter () to replace all the elements found.
  • Press Ctrl + F () to open the search pane.
Minimum version required
  • Version 28
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Last update: 05/24/2023

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