File specification wildcard

摘要

A method for performing commands on a plurality of files, which each has a unique file identifier, in a computer system is disclosed. The method first searches the plurality of files using a first set of predicates containing a wildcard variable. Next, the system stores any and all file matches. Further, the system then may perform a search of the plurality of files using a second set of predicates based on a second wildcard variable. The system stores any and all file matches based on the second set of predicates with the second wildcard variable. The system performs the command on the stored file matches found. The wildcard may act as either an inclusive or an exclusive OR function to find all possible matches, depending upon the wildcard selected by the user.