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Search text file and open record
I'm working on a script that asks for a 4 digit number. When a number is then typed in, a search is made of an external text file to see if the number already exists. The text file is in this format: 6393,Smith 2473,Jones 3769,Baker 6369,Evans If the number exists, then that record only is to... -
Checking for a 4 digit number
I'm having problems with a perl script I'm working on for some course work. The script asks for a four digit number before going onto the next part of the script. The problem is I need the script to only accept a four digit number but whatever I try I can usually get it to accept three figures...
