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trouble with files
The file name only is passed, the directory is not in the program path. -
Use python to search through Flat Files
''' a basic script - this doesn't cater for exceptions take care with using print: if a lot of output is generated your system will slow down use output files instead ie: ofile = open(file,'w') , ofile.write(line) and ofile.close() ''' import os def find_it(): dir =... -
Spliting input
focwizard provided a solution to a similar problem posted by TomBorcoman on 23 June 04.- Madavian
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- Forum: Information Builders, Inc.: WebFOCUS
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Spliting input
Can I split 1 input record into 5 output records? The input record contains 5 sets of data that may be split depending on the data itself. The output will go to a holdfile.- Madavian
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- Forum: Information Builders, Inc.: WebFOCUS
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Text field decleration
I have to process text files with fixed length fields. Does Python provide for a way to define the fields? I need something like the following. text file = 'aaabccccccccddddeff...' converted to :- field1 = 'aaa' field2 = 'b' field3 = 'cccccccc' etc.... I am using - field1 = file[0:3] #...
