1.3.1 - quicksearch problem with '.' (dot) symbol - wrong results (SOLVED!)

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1.3.1 - quicksearch problem with '.' (dot) symbol - wrong results (SOLVED!)

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Today I wanted to quickly search all files with the file extension 'webp'.

I had some files with the webp and jpg extension within the same directory.
The jpeg files contain the text 'webp' within the filename.
I used the quicksearch text '.webp' to filter all webp files, but XnViewMP find my 'name_web_test.jpg' file, too!
Maybe you can make the search more symbol sensitive and for this kind of search.
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Re: 1.3.1 - quicksearch problem with '.' (dot) symbol - wrong results

Post by michel038 »

In quicksearch field, the "regex" syntax is used. (search for regex or regexp on the web for more details ...)
Here, a dot is a wildcard character(such as ? in DOS syntax).
You can neutralize it with a backslash :

To search .webp you must type \.webp
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Re: 1.3.1 - quicksearch problem with '.' (dot) symbol - wrong results

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Thank you for your help.
It works fantastic. :D
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