Add Replace Lists menu for Rename/Move detection keys#3215
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Pull request overview
This PR adds Replace Lists functionality to WinMerge's Rename/Move detection keys feature, allowing users to define reusable batch replacement rules stored in TSV files.
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- Adds "Replace Lists" submenu with options to create, insert, and manage string/regex replacement lists
- Implements file management for replacement lists stored in user data folders
- Updates translation files across 40+ languages with new untranslated strings
- Adds comprehensive documentation explaining the new feature with examples
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| File | Description |
|---|---|
| Src/PropCompareFolder.cpp | Core implementation: menu population, file creation/management, replace list integration |
| Src/resource.h | Resource ID definitions for new menu items and strings |
| Src/Merge.rc | Menu structure and string resources for Replace Lists feature |
| Translations/WinMerge/*.po | Translation entries for 40+ languages (all currently untranslated) |
| Docs/Manual/English/Configuration.xml | Comprehensive documentation of Replace Lists feature with examples |
| Docs/Manual/Japanese/Configuration.xml | Japanese translation of documentation |
| Docs/Manual/*/Filters.xml | Example corrections in filter documentation |
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This PR enhances Rename/Move detection keys by adding support for Replace Lists.
This allows users to define reusable batch replacement rules for more flexible rename and move detection.