How can I perform a find and replace against all embedded links?

Hi -
We have a project which links to another project. The URL for the linked to project has changed, and now all hyperlinks fail when clicked.
Yes - I can edit each and every link, but the person who set this up has literally hundreds of links in this project which now need to be changed. Please save my sanity and tell me there is a way to update all links programatically (replace infomoto.mot.com/robo/projects/iccs-bcs with infomoto.mot.com/iccs) in all places it is referenced.
Thanks much,
Anahid

In theory you can use the built in Multi File Find and Replace as the string should be on one line. Personally I would use FAR from http://www.helpware.net/FAR and search using Start With / End With and Must Contain to ensure the string will be found even if it is split over two lines. You could also use BKReplaceEm which is free.
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