On Nov 3, 2009, at 7:28 PM, Ralph Learmont wrote:
> Getting a text file into a field can use the "Import from a folder
> method"... Nominate a folder for the purpose. Within it include
> your single text file, nothing else. From Filemaker, use the
> "Import Records" script step, nominate "Text-files", then map the
> source file into your target field.
worked like a charm - thanks
>
> Hope that helps.
>
> Regards
> Ralph Learmont
>
>
> On 04/11/2009, at 8:03 AM,
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>> Hi folks,
>>
>> I would like to be able to import a text file (varied text with
>> returns) into 1 record and place the contents into 1 text field.
>> Right now it creates separate records for each return char.
>>
>> Without altering the text file - how can I get all contents into 1
>> text field in 1 records?
>>
>> I imagine that I can import into a temp file - creating many records
>> then loop through the file and copy each record into the destination
>> on the main file....
>>
>> Anything easier?
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
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