How to replace Strings in Windows Batch file

Question

I would like to replace the following String in a file:

android:versionName=\"anyStringHere\" >

*anyStringHere represents any possible s

Answer 1

This is a robust solution that retains all formatting. It uses a helper batch file called repl.bat - download from: https://www.dropbox.com/s/qidqwztmetbvklt/repl.bat

Place repl.bat in the same folder as the batch file or in a folder that is on the path.

type "file.txt" | repl "(public static String CONST = \q).*(\q.*)" "$1def$2" x >"newfile.txt"