Advanced Searching

Advanced options for finding files

Saving & Using Templates

Templates allow you to save the current settings in the dialog as a named group that can be selected and reused later. (FileBoss stores and remembers the Templates even when the program is closed.)

To save the current settings as a named template click the Template button.

To use a template simply select it from the drop down list (click the down arrow to the left of the field).

Searching for Text

Specifies text which must be in a file in order for it to be included in the file set. Text searches in FileBoss can be very simple or very sophisticated depending on your needs.

Text Search

When checked text search is active.

Set

Opens a dialog where you can define what text to search for and how the search should be conducted. The options range from a simple search to sophisticated expression searching.

Including Files by Attributes

All

All files will be considered for inclusion regardless of their attributes. When this button is selected the attribute options below it will be grayed and will not be used.

Match Any

All files will be considered for inclusion regardless of their attributes. When this button is selected the attribute options below it will be grayed and will not be used.

Match All

All files will be considered for inclusion regardless of their attributes. When this button is selected the attribute options below it will be grayed and will not be used.

Excluding Files by Attributes

Select any file attributes for files that you want FileBoss to exclude from the search.

Normally the only useful attributes to check are the System and Hidden attributes. But the others are included for the rare times that they are needed. 

Limiting Search by File Sizes

When Limit by Size is checked FileBoss will only include files that fall between the From and To sizes, inclusive. Make both entries the same to only return files of a specific size.

E.g. entering '0' for both fields will only return files of zero length.

This field only affects files not folders which as far as Windows is concerned always have a size of 0.

Unlimited Sizes

To specify an unlimited size for files (i.e. up to any amount) enter -1 or 'Zillions' into the 'To' field of the Sizes area. (Actually, to specify an unlimited size you can enter Zillions or any other term as long as it is not a number, e.g. 'I Love FileBoss')

Megabytes & Kilobytes

In addition, M, MB, Megs, KB and K (in any case) can follow a number to signify megabytes or kilobytes as desired. But note that these numbers will be translated into bytes when they are redisplayed.

Easy Reading

Commas can be used in numbers if it makes you feel better.

Limit Search by File times

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Limit Search by Name & Path Lengths