Subj : Program For Simple Text File Editing
To   : comp.programming
From : mwmiller314
Date : Sun Oct 09 2005 11:32 pm

I'm interested in avoiding a common text editing task.  It takes the
form of editing a simple text file that I commonly open and change
myself.  The file typically looks something like the following:

 "/join arkansas:2"
"/join missouri:3"
 "/join kentucky:4"
 "/join tennessee:2"

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I desire to edit the line not indented each time.  In this case it is:

"/join missouri:3"

The change I desire to be made by a program is to increment the number
appearing after the ':' but before the quotation mark.  In this case
there is no number.  I want the file to read:

 "/join arkansas:2"
"/join missouri:4"
 "/join kentucky:4"
 "/join tennessee:2"

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What is the best programming tool available in freeware form available
online that could create the desired program? Can anyone direct me to
examples of something similar being done.  I know this should be a
simple thing for anyone who has current experience programming file
editing, but I haven't touched any such programs in years.

Any helpful input appreciated,
Matt

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