replace:tldr:66a65

replace: Interactively copy multiple files, with a prompt before replacing or adding a destination file.

replace

$ replace ${path\to\file_or_directory} ${path\to\destination_directory} /p

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The given command is used to replace a file or directory with another file or directory in a specific destination directory.

Here is the breakdown of the different parts of the command:

replace: This is the main command that specifies the action to be performed, which is to replace a file or directory.
${path\to\file_or_directory}: This is the source file or directory that you want to replace. You need to provide the actual file or directory path instead of ${path\to\file_or_directory}.
${path\to\destination_directory}: This is the destination directory where you want to replace the source file or directory. Again, you should provide the actual path of the destination directory instead of ${path\to\destination_directory}.
/p: This is a flag that indicates that the command should prompt for confirmation before replacing the file or directory. It ensures that you are aware and agree to the replacement.

By executing this command, the specified file or directory will be replaced with a new file or directory in the provided destination directory. However, make sure to enter the correct paths for both the source and destination for the command to work properly.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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