Text Import Wizard (Access 97 SR2)

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Is there a way to specify the length of a text field on import? I have a specifications file defined to preserve field names and types, but I end up with the default text field length of 255 characters for all of the text fields. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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Are you using delimeters such as a comma or tab to separate the vaules of the imported data?

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I’m using a CSV file.

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If it is a delimited file, the only way is to define the table before the import and import the file in the predefined table.

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I do have the table predefined. What I would like to do is preserve the text field definitions that already exist. Again, any help would be appreciated.

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Are you saying that importing in a existing table, overwrite the field definitions ?

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Yes. I’m using the Test Import Wizard, with field names and field types defined as a spec. When I get through the various screens on the wizard, I respond yes in response to the prompt, “OK to overwrite existing table?”. The text fields are all re-set to 255 characters. I am just looking to repopulate an existing table with a new CSV file.

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Before Importing, empty you table (Open table, type CTRL-A and Delete)
In the import Wizard, when you are asked “Where you would like to store data ?” , use In an Existing Table and select the table in the combo box.
This will preserve the setting of you table.
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Thanks for your patience. Your suggestion works fine.

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