Replace String tool

Performs a search and replace operation on the elements selected in the File Path Editor browser. This function changes only the attributes and paths in Maya. The files on disk are unaffected by changes made by the Replace String tool.

Affected String

Determines the string(s) that are affected by the Replace String tool. Select from the following options:

Node Name

Searches the node names related to the elements selected in the browser list.

Directory Path

Searches the directory paths related to the elements selected in the browser list. The actual filename is not affected.

Filename

Searches the filenames related to the elements selected in the browser list.

Full FilePath

Searches the directory path and filename related to the elements selected in the browser list.

All

Searches the node name, filename, and filepath related to the elements selected in the browser list.

Search String

The string that is searched and replaced.

Note: Search String is case sensitive.

Replace String

The string that replaces the Search String text.

Replace First Instance

When Replace String is run, only the first instance of the search string is replaced.

For example, if we want to replace the string Beast with Spaceman and Replace First Instance is selected, the string C:/Assets/Beast/Beast_Files/model.ma becomes C:/Assets/Spaceman/Beast_Files/model.ma.

Replace Every Instance

When Replace String is run, all instances of the search string are replaced.

For example, if we want to replace the string Beast with Spaceman and Replace Every Instance is selected, the string C:/Assets/Beast/Beast_Files/model.ma becomes C:/Assets/Spaceman/Spaceman_Files/model.ma.

Replace

Performs a search and replace operation using the parameters in the Replace String window.

Preview

Opens the Actions Preview window, letting you preview the results of your search and replace operation before it is performed.

Cancel

Cancels the search and replace operation and closes the Replace String tool.