21.1 Introduction

The grep browser gives you a convenient way of performing searches on directories or individual files in your filesystem. You can create a grep browser by choosing Tools > Grep Browser from the podium. Note, however, that it is almost always preferable to invoke the grep browser by issuing commands in other tools, for example using Meta+X grep in an editor.

Out of necessity, this chapter makes some references to other tools in the environment which you may not yet be familiar with. However, this chapter does not assume any prior knowledge of these tools.

Figure 21.1 The grep browser

The grep browser has the following areas:

• The grep command area lets you specify a grep command. This area is sometimes filled in for you when invoking the grep browser from another tool. You can also enter a relevant command here by right-clicking to call up the pop-up menu, and selecting Command > Set Grep Args and Command > Set Grep Directory .
• The filter area lets you restrict the search results displayed in the Main area according to various criteria.
• The main area is used to display the results of the last search.