I believe if it is a csv file (i.e. has columns), cfhttp treats it as a
query, using the first line to define the columns.

Adam

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> just wondering, why would you use CFHTTP to read the file rather than just
> <cffile action="read"> ?  Is it faster?
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> Upload the CSV file to an accessible area of the site.
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> Use cfhttp to read the file and retrieve all the records and loop through
> them.
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> Delete the file.
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> I think you have a limit of about 2Meg on the file size for
> cfhttp (correct
> me if I am wrong).
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> Adam
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> > I want to be able to do this.....
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> > User names and addresses are entered to a database via a form.
> > The form consist of name address etc...
> > Ok this works great for adding an individual record.
> >
> > The user now wants to be able to have say 500 records in a text
> or access
> > file.
> > Browse to this file and have the system automatically update
> the database
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> > Can this be done via the form? - I know I can import it directly to the
> > database but I need it via the form online
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> > Any ideas ....
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> > Happy New Year.
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