Finding blocks and text in multiple diagrams

When you choose the Find in Diagrams command, Embed displays a dialog box to specify the block, identifier, or text string you want to find and the directories in which to search for it.

As Embed finds occurrences of the search item, it displays them in the Output Console window.

To find a block with the Find in Diagrams command

1.    Choose Edit > Find and Replace > Find in Diagrams (CTRL+SHIFT+F).

2.    In the Find in Diagrams dialog box, do the following:

a.    In the Find What box, enter the search item.

b.    In the Look In box, click the DOWN ARROW and select the search region.

i.  If you want to search in a specific directory, click to select it.

ii. If you choose Current Directory, you have the option of also searching in all subdirectories.

c.     Select the options to refine the search item.

Option

Description

Match Case

Finds blocks and text that exactly match the uppercase and lowercase of the search item.

Match Variable Definitions Only

Finds the defining instance of a variable.

Match Variables Only

Finds variable blocks.

Match Whole Word

Finds blocks and text with whole words that match the search item.

Search File Names Only

Finds all occurrences of the text in a file name.

Search for Block Type

Finds all occurrences of a specific block; for example, a ramp, plot, or gain block. When activated, click the DOWN ARROW in the Find What box to select the block.

Use Regular Expressions

Creates sophisticated search criteria using special symbols. For example, the backslash character (\) indicates that the character that follows it is either a special character or should be interpreted literally.

 

3.    Choose Find All

As the search proceeds, Embed opens an Output Console window in which it records found items in a hierarchical tree.

To cancel a search or close the dialog box, choose Cancel.