FIND_AND_SELECT_BY_TEXT_CONTENT_v2_01

Command: FINDTXT

Function searches for text content given by the user and selects matching objects, which cannot be done using Quickselect command.
Supported objects types: TEXT,MTEXT,MULTILEADER,BLOCK,DIMENSION,ATTDEF,XREF
If objects are preselected, program seeks text only in the current selection.
Funtion works with Wildcard Pattern Matching. To find * sign use / character before it. Examples:
"abc" - will select all objects whose content equals "abc"
"abc*" - will select all objects whose content beginns with "abc"
"*abc" - will select all objects whose content ends with "abc"
"*abc*" - will select all objects that contain "abc"
"/*abc" - will select all objects whose content equals    "*abc"

Check also SELECTION MANAGER application that allows saving selection set for future use.

Example (click image to enlarge):

Version history:
v1.00 - 08.04.2020 - first release
v2.00 - 30.07.2022 - added option to include various object types, added Wildcard Pattern Matching
v2.01 - 02.11.2024 - fixed bug with searching in formated text

File format:
.FAS

Compatibility:
-All Autocad versions. Platform Windows

Remarks:
-The application comes with the long command names listed above. To create your own short aliases for these commands, go to ACAD.PGP file or Menu Manage->Customization->Edit aliases->Edit Aliases. 

DEMO:
-Demo version is limited to 3 runs per session and valid for one day. Platform: Windows.   FIND_AND_SELECT_BY_TEXT_CONTENT_v2_01_DEMO.FAS

Sample DWG: 
FINDTXT_sample.DWG

Price 4 USD