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Add Replace Lists menu for Rename/Move detection keys#3215

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This PR enhances Rename/Move detection keys by adding support for Replace Lists.

  • Adds a "Replace Lists" submenu to the detection key helper menu
  • Supports creating and inserting string and regex replace lists from TSV files
  • Lists existing replace list files stored under the user data folder
  • Automatically generates template files and opens them for editing
  • Adds Relative Path and Unicode normalization options
  • Updates the manual with detailed explanations and examples

This allows users to define reusable batch replacement rules for more flexible rename and move detection.

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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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Copilot reviewed 52 out of 55 changed files in this pull request and generated 2 comments.

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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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Copilot AI commented Feb 23, 2026

@sdottaka I've opened a new pull request, #3216, to work on those changes. Once the pull request is ready, I'll request review from you.

@sdottaka sdottaka merged commit 581d97f into master Feb 23, 2026
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@sdottaka sdottaka deleted the feature/rename-move-replace-lists branch February 23, 2026 05:26
Marcellomco added a commit to Marcellomco/winmerge that referenced this pull request Feb 24, 2026
Added translation for "Add Replace Lists menu for Rename/Move detection keys (WinMerge#3215)"
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sdottaka pushed a commit that referenced this pull request Feb 24, 2026
Added translation for "Add Replace Lists menu for Rename/Move detection keys (#3215)"
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