Why char(253) & raise ? I thought the CR was automatically converted to @fm on read (& reverse on write ?)
Ross Ferris Stamina Software Visage an Evolution in Software Development >-----Original Message----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:owner-u2- >[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Stuart Boydell >Sent: Friday, 16 July 2004 10:07 AM >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: RE: [U2] Importing data from OS file > >> I have the flexibility >> of choosing the format the files contained on the CD-ROM. > >> Any suggestions? > >UniVerse or Jbase format. > >Seriously, instead of say, comma/cr delimited files get them to save with >char(253)/cr instead. A simple readseq & raise() gets you your data. (Of >course if they'll do that then it's just one more step to just write the >records as type 19 formatted items in a directory for you.) > > > >********************************************************************** >This email message and any files transmitted with it are confidential >and intended solely for the use of addressed recipient(s). If you have >received this email in error please notify the Spotless IS Support Centre >(61 3 9269 7555) immediately who will advise further action. > >This footnote also confirms that this email message has been scanned >for the presence of computer viruses. >********************************************************************** >------- >u2-users mailing list >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/ > > >--- >Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. >Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). >Version: 6.0.725 / Virus Database: 480 - Release Date: 19/07/2004 > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.725 / Virus Database: 480 - Release Date: 19/07/2004 ------- u2-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/
