If the length of the old name and new name are the same then this might work.
However, be careful of where an object name word-wraps in the def file; a simple replace wouldn't work here. Exporting to xml would be better as long as you don't export everything at the same time as the file might get too big to handle easily. > Good morning listers, > > The name of our project changed and I need that change to reflect in > our form names, menu titles, etc. I'm lazy and I don't feel like > renaming everything manually. Can I export the .DEF file, search and > replace, reimport and I'm good to go? > > Thanks, > > Michael > > The information contained in this email may be privileged, confidential or > otherwise protected from disclosure. All persons are advised that they > may face penalties under state and federal law for sharing this > information with unauthorized individuals. If you received this email in > error, please reply to the sender that you have received this information > in error. Also, please delete this email after replying to the sender. > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > UNSUBSCRIBE or access ARSlist Archives at www.arslist.org > Platinum Sponsor: www.rmsportal.com ARSlist: "Where the Answers Are" > _______________________________________________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE or access ARSlist Archives at www.arslist.org Platinum Sponsor: www.rmsportal.com ARSlist: "Where the Answers Are"

