Notepad++ excluding find filters

Question

In Notepad++ I want to search in all file types except one.

For instance: I want to search in all files but not .class files.

Can the Notepad++ filter can be configured to work this way?

Answer 1

Doesn't look like it can be easily configured to work this way. Here are a couple of options for you

1. Use the filters dialog box to include all file extensions except the one you don't want (could get a bit long): http://superuser.com/questions/84601/notepad-find-in-files-filters
2. Figure out how to use some code to write a plugin that will do it for you: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/2188070/notepad-file-filters