Because if the file is originally a multi-line flat file then when you read the item, as you say CRs will get converted to @AM. This gives you a multi-attribute record in memory. Each line of which I am assuming needs to be parsed and turned into a record. If the delimiter is an @VM then each attribute (line) can be extracted, raised and converted into a record. Possibly no more or less effective than any other method - he just said he could "choose the format". Ideally that could also mean a U2 file but alas that would probably be taking it too literally. Stuart
> -----Original Message----- > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Ross Ferris > > > 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 ********************************************************************** 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/
