Visual Multitool is useful if you need to quickly edit a large number of files. The application will allow you to search, view and edit text files in no time thanks to a set of specific tools to streamline your work task.
It’s unfortunate that the program's main interface is so unattractive, partly due to the way the elements are aligned, because apart from that, Visual Multitools works rather well. Users who manipulate hundreds of documents at the same time will appreciate the fact that you can view windows in cascade, horizontally or vertically. Beginners might feel a bit confused on first use, so the flashing tip bar at the bottom of the window comes in handy.
We were left slightly perplexed by the search tool, especially by the fact that you have to use the options menu to select which folders to browse. However, Visual Multitool makes it very easy to batch-edit and replace text. The program highlights all recurrences of the searched word and will immediately insert the replacement text. We also liked the quirky yet highly effective history wizard. This little action bar plays back all the modifications you made to a document and you can easily pause it and edit your change. Visual Multitool also lets you view and edit html files but unfortunately will only let you preview them in Internet Explorer.
Visual Multitool is a good option if you’re looking to view and mass edit simple documents, like .txt or .html, and its "replace" and "history playback" tools should greatly simplify your work.
