Can Import TXT File By String Start / End Position
May 23, 2012
I'm trying to import a large .txt file into SQL but a regular bulk insert will not do as there are no delimiters. Each line contains roughly 1080 bytes of data that are scrunched together. (1 byte - represents one character) The only thing I know for sure is the start and end position for each column entry which is fixed-format. For example:
col1 (1,3)
col2 (4,6)
col3 (7,7)
col4 (8,30)
col5 (31,39)
...
colN (1050, 1080)
This occurs for X,XXX,XXX rows. So for each row, I want to pull in the column info based on the string position of the data.
How can I do this in SQL? All I have found so far is bulk insert entry...
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May 2, 2014
In t-sql 2008 r2, I would like to know how to select a specific string in a varchar(50) field. The field in question is called 'CalendarId'.
This field can contain values like:
xxIN187 13-14 W Elem
HS321 13-14 D Elem
IN636 13-14 C Elem
030 13-14 clark middle.
What I am looking for is the first position that contains a number value for the length of 3. Thus what I want are values that look like the following: 030, 636, 187.What I know that I want is substring(CalendarId,?,3).The question mark is where I want the starting location of a number value (0 to 9) of the value in CalendarId . I tried pathindex but my syntax did not work.
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Feb 26, 2007
khosara writes "I have one parameter @String with value "My name is Khosara".
How to get the value only "Is khos".
Could you please help me, witch method shold i use.
Thank in advance."
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Mar 12, 2008
Hi,
How can i find the 2nd comma position of a string, if i have multiple commas in my field. I need SQL Statement
Ex:
F1
Andy,David,Martin,
Sam,Dan,Philip,
I need the position should be
F1 F2
Andy,David,Martin, 11
Sam,Dan,Philip, 8
Thanks,
Mears
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Aug 25, 2000
Hi,
I've got a situation where a table column is composed of decimal numbersthat have to be converted to whole numbers. I want to use CEILING and FLOOR functions to round them up or down, but how do I extract the part after the decimal point to evaluate which operation to apply? I don't think there is a function in sql server that looks for a position of a character within a string. I tried INSTR (the vb function) and that gave me an error msg.
Thanks
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Jul 10, 2007
Hi,
could you help me. I'd like to get last position of the specified expression in a character string(a fast solution for DB)
Thanks for youe help
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Jun 15, 2001
Hi Friends:
I usually run this query in Oracle to find out the position of a character in a string from first position to the nth occurence.
For example, I run the following queries in oracle to get the desire result.
SQL> select instr('DADADAQQQA','A',1,1) FROM DUAL;
INSTR('DADADAQQQA','A',1,1) -- First occurence of 'A' from start.
---------------------------
2
SQL> select instr('DADADAQQQA','A',1,2) FROM DUAL;
INSTR('DADADAQQQA','A',1,2) -- Second occurence of 'A' from start.
---------------------------
4
SQL> select instr('DADADAQQQA','A',1,3) FROM DUAL;
INSTR('DADADAQQQA','A',1,3) -- Third occurence of 'A' from start.
---------------------------
6
SQL> select instr('DADADAQQQA','A',1,4) FROM DUAL;
INSTR('DADADAQQQA','A',1,4) -- Forth occurence of 'A' from start.
---------------------------
10
Is there ay equivelant way in Transact- SQL? If not, can anybody suggest the solution?
--Raj
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Dec 12, 2007
Hello!
Is there a function that gets the name of a column and a string as arguments and returns the position of this string in the column given?
Thank you in advance.
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Aug 15, 2006
Hi,
In SSIS flat file import using fastload, I'm trying to import data into SQL 2005 previously created tables.
The table may contain column that are NULLable BUT there is NO DEFAULT for them.
If the incoming data from flat files contains nothing either between the delimeters, how can I have a NULL value inserted in the column instead of blank/empty string?
I didn't find an easy flag unless I'm doing something wrong. I know of at least two ways to do it the hard way:
1- set the DEFAULT(NULL) for EVERY column that needs this behaviour
2-set up some Derived Column option in the package to return NULL if the value is missing.
Both of the above are time consuming since I'm dealing with many tables. Is there a quick option to default the value to NULL WHEN there is NO data ELSE insert the data itself? So the same behavior that I have right now except that I want NULL in place of empty string/blank in the varchar(x) columns.
Thanks
Anatole
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Jan 30, 2007
I asked this question below, but the answer was that the conversion will take place automatically, but I can't get that to happen. I have a flat file with an 8 position field that I identify as string (and I also tried date) that is yyyymmdd and it needs to go into the database field that is datetime format. IS there something I am doing wrong with the definition of it, or do I need to add some kind of conversion, and if so, what and how would that be done. I'm a dts Sql2000 expert, but the SSIS thing is driving me crazy. I have a ton of dts' to convert and the migration tool doesn't work because there are a lot of active X scripts in them. thanks for your help. Boston Rose
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Oct 24, 2007
Hi all,
In a foreachloop, I am inserting records into a flat file which is working fine. But the thing is that as the file grows, it takes longer for it to locate the EOF(End of File) of the flat file so as to insert the records.
I have around 70-100 lines written to the file at each loop and there are more than 20k records to be looped. wihich means that at the end I should be having 1400k - 20000k line in the text file.
One solution would be to insert the records at the start of the file itself so that it does not has to lookup the EOF each time before writting.
Another would be to generate separate files and then merge it.
Any idea how can this can be done?
Beside this I have to zip the file and then SFTP to a given address.
Any suggestion or help would be welcome.
Rdgs
David
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Jan 12, 2006
Hi all,
when trying to ímport files to our database server from a client, I keep getting an error:
- Validating (Error)
Messages
Error 0xc00470fe: Data Flow Task: The product level is insufficient for component "Source_txt" (1).
(SQL Server Import and Export Wizard)
Error 0xc00470fe: Data Flow Task: The product level is insufficient for component "Data Conversion 1" (175).
(SQL Server Import and Export Wizard)
... doing the same import when logged on the server, hasn't been giving me any errors, how come. I can from my client without trouble import tables from other DB servers but when ever it is files it won't do it.
I tried as mentioned in other threads rerun setup to re-install SSIS, but as it was already installed it wouldn't re-install. My next move would be to make a clean install, but not sure it would help, as I think this is a buck.
best regards
Musa Rusid
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Apr 17, 2008
Hello experts,
Suddenly I find myself in need of a SQL search that ONLY starts at a record. I need to page through the existing records, but start at the users choice.
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Aug 26, 2014
Looking at a trace table and trying to remove all the "erroneous" bits in a string e.g the declares etc so I can purely get to proc names.
An example string
declare @p2 varchar(10) set @p2=NULL exec sp_proc @Code='TF',@TypeCode=@p2 output select @p2
I've tried
select top 5000 textdata,substring(textdata,charindex('exec',textdata)+5,charindex('@',textdata)-1)
from trace_table
where TextData like '%sp_%'
and TextData like '%declare%'
And it fails dismally...
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Nov 10, 2007
Hi guys,
Here is the html string that I want to transfer it to another variable so, I can post it to my sql server database
<span style=""font: 12px arial; color : #000000; text-decoration : none;""><br>MODEL- USB01000C01CL VENDOR- ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS<br> <br>FEATURES- VoSKY Chatterbox for Skype<br> Plug-and-Play Speakerphone for Skype!<br> VoSKY Chatterbox from Actiontec is the go-anywhere speakerphone <br> solution for Skype! No software or special drivers required. Simply <br> plug your VoSKY Chatterbox into any computer and you are ready to <br> start talking! <br> Make Skype Calls on a Speakerphone Plug Chatterbox into your <br> computer, and make or receive a Skype call as you normally would. <br> Then talk to your Skype contacts, hands-free and without wearing <br> headsets! <br> You do not need to download any additional drivers or software. Just<br> take Chatterbox, plug it into any computer, and you are ready to <br> go! <br> Chatterbox offers superb sound quality with the latest technology in<br> full duplex audio, DSP-enhanced sound quality, and echo <br> cancellation. <br>* Verified by and certified for Skype <br>* Replaces your headset/microphone <br>* Small, lightweight device goes anywhere you go <br>* Full duplex speakerphone with adjustable volume and mute control <br>* DSP-enhanced sound quality <br> <br> -- SPECIFICATIONs ------------------------------------<br>CONNECTORs - (1) USB 2.0/1.1 port<br> (1) 2.5mm Headset Jack<br>INDICATORS - LEDs for Ready, Microphone Mute<br>FUNCTION KEYS- Volume Up, Volume Down, Microphone Mute <br>SPEAKER - 1w peak, 40 mm, 4 ohm, 120 Hz to 6 KHz, 120 dB <br>MICROPHONE - Voice pick-up range up to 4 meters <br>APPROVALS - FCC, CE<br>REQUIREMENTS - PC running Windows 2000/XP with one available USB port. <br>DIMENSIONS - 7.7cm x 5.8cm x 2.1cm WT. 50 grams<br> <br><br>MANUFACTURER WARRANTY: 1 YEAR</span>
however If I just do;
dim myvariable as string = htmlvalueatabove
after importing the myvariable value to the sqlserver my asp.net detailview control only able to show only first 17 letters . Up until "fo"
I am sorry if I am not able to provide you clear question. I am so frastrated at the moment, after 6 coffie and 2 minutes bathroom break I can't write anymore. I will shutup and wait for one you and respond.
thanks
Cemal
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Oct 29, 2007
Hello
I am importing from a comma delimited text file. A certain string column has values that represent numbers, such as "US$ 20", "30", "40 - 50". I would like to import the number, and if the cell does not contain a string representing a number (example: "I don't know"), a NULL value should be imported instead for that cell.
Thanks a lot.
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Mar 8, 2004
Hi,
I am trying to use DTC to import about 500 records from an Excelsheet to an SQL database.
Some fields contain strings with a length of about 1700 characters.
When i'm trying to execute the DTC generated code it is giving an error and saying that the maximum string length of 255 has been reached. Althoug the column in the database is defined as nchar(1750).
Does anybody know an answer to this problem ?
Thanks in advance,
Goofy
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Jun 26, 2014
I am running a SQL Server 2012 Express.
Due that I dont have SSIS and can not plan tasks. So I have to write a script to do the following:
1. Delete Data in Database1 - Table1 on Server 1, Database1 - Table2 on Server 1,Database1 - Table3 on Server 1
2. Delete Data in Database2 - Table1 on Server 1, Database2 - Table2 on Server 1,Database2 - Table3 on Server 1
3. Connect to Server 2
4.Copy Data from Database1 - Table1 on Server 2 to Database1 - Table1 on Server 1 ... and so on
5.Send me a message @xy.com when a error appears
Then I have to run the batch file every day from monday to friday night.
My main problem is the part with the connection. Iam able to write the connection string but I dont know how to execute the string.
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Jun 28, 2000
Hi everyone!
I'm new using SQL server (7.0) and I would like to know if it is possible to create a batch file that will automaticly start a job...
If so, let me know and give me some piece of information (command, parameters)
or a web site, anything that will help me do so...
I'll be very grateful.
If not, let me know anyways
Thanks a lot in advance...
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Nov 10, 2006
Hi
I want my package to monitor a directory for a file and when it detects one it will start processing the file. Any help would be appreciated
Regards
Ants
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Nov 15, 2007
I would like to create a log of what happens with each step in the package, at least start & start time and email that at the end of the package
Is this possible?
Thanks
JPS
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Jul 3, 2000
Hi!
I would first like to thank the person (Ray) who answered my question and also those who read it and tried to find an answer to it.
But, it didn't quite help me much, so I'll ask again; reformulate my question.
Here it goes:
I would like to know if I can make a batch file, that excutes or starts an active script (in enterprise manager go to SQL Server Group/Management/SQL Server Agent/jobs/Dbl-click on a job/then go to the steps tab and you will see that the type of the job is an active script. Or, try to see if you have an active script job).
P.S. It's not a SQL script (*.sql).
What I want to do is to start that job from a batch file.
If I can, can you give me more info on how to do it (command line, parameters), a web site, anything that can help me do that.
If I cannot do that, let me know please.
Thanks a lot!
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Jan 29, 2003
Guys.
This has been an issue for me. It happens once in a while.
I am importing a File from a shared folder thru DTS package. Once in a while the DTS package fails due to the following error.
"Error Opening Data File: Process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process"
Is there anyway I can specify that the file is going to be opened in read only, so that the DTS will not fail?
Any other solution/suggestion?
-MAK
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Mar 21, 2007
Can't an SSIS package run "in the background", so to speak, without having either the cmd.exe or dtexecui windows open while executing? I'd obviously rather not have to have a window open when the thing is running right?
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Aug 24, 2007
hye everyone,
when i browse my web application the eror as below display..
what should i do..
any suggestion or tips...
"Cannot start your application. The workgroup information file is missing or opened exclusively by another user. Description: An unhandled exception occurred during the execution of the current web request. Please review the stack trace for more information about the error and where it originated in the code.
Exception Details: System.Data.OleDb.OleDbException: Cannot start your application. The workgroup information file is missing or opened exclusively by another user. "
thanks in advance..
thank you very much..
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May 7, 2008
Hi all,
I'm kinda new at programming, and am currently attempting to create a web application. I have an error when I try to insert information into a sql server database, and can't find how to fix it no matter how hard I try.
The error I get is: Cannot start your application. The workgroup information file is missing or opened exclusively by another user.
I have it so a user is logged in and is shown a form to fill out, then submits it (which creates an insert statement and sends it to the database).
My connection string is as follows:
CnnString = "Provider=Microsoft.Jet.OLEDB.4.0;" + "data source=serverdestination;" + "User id=user;" + "Password=pass;";
If you need any more information, just let me know.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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Jun 29, 2000
Hi again!
I would like to thank the 2 persons which I had an answer from my previous question first. Thanks a lot !
But, it didn't quite answer my question so I'll give a bit more info.
I would like to know if I can make a batch file, that excutes or starts an active script in SQL Server Agent (that is in SQL Enterprise Manager).
If I can, can you give me more info on how to do it (command line, parameters), a web site, anything that can help me to that.
If I cannot do that, let me know please.
Thanks a lot!
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Dec 28, 2005
I want to import XML file as the '@doc' value when I execute 'sp_xml_preparedocument', many thanks!
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Sep 28, 2001
Hello every one
i unstalled my sql server and installed it again, and i want the old database. so how i can i import the old database file .mdf, ldf here. i tried to copy this 2files in to data folder, but its not showing database files in the server.
please help me out,i havent taken any backup before uninstallation
with regards
kittu
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Jan 2, 2002
Im looking to write a DTS script to import a CSV file into an existing table. I have made sure that all columns correspond. I ideally want to create a stored procedure and a variable to be entered as the file name.
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