Importing Data Into SQLServer Express
Feb 25, 2008
I am currently Using SQL Server Express for testing purposes while waiting for SQL 2008 to be issued. (Our project will take some 2-3 years to complete so concerns about using a 'new' version of SQL Server are not pertinent). We have ordered this week Visual Studio 2008 as the shrink wrap version is due out the end of this week.
I have been able to migrate all our data from the old database (Superbase) but only field names and field types.
Indexes and validation stuff is lost.
The problem I have is that:
I can only import to an empty database, therefore if I start to create Indexes and otherwise modify the structure of this database in SQL Server then I will lose all this work on the next occasion I need to import (as Superbase will still continue to be our firm's current daily data handling tool for another year or two)
My thoughts where to create a copy of the original import, develop the constraints, indexes etc. on this secondary copy. then (on the day we are ready to migrate) empty the copy of data and import the data only
Does SQL Server Express have the tools to do this?
If not then are my best options to use SQL Server Beta until the new software is realeased (but notice that Visual Studio 2008 does not like SQL2008 - is there a fix for this?)
I hope this is the right forum for these questions
Thanks in advance
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Jul 25, 2007
I would like to import data to a sqlserver express database. The database I am interested in importing was created in MSDE. I tried backing it up and using the restore function in sqlserver express but with no success. I have not been able to find an import function in the Management Studio Express interface. Is it possible to import this information, or should I get busy with my data entry?
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Nov 8, 2007
OK so there is some data in an Oracle DB that I have to summarize based on grouping info stored in a SqlServer DB. How can I import the Oracle data into a SqlServer temp table using SqlServer Express? Thanks.
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Sep 20, 2006
Hi experts;
I have a problem with unicode character 0x2300
I created this table
create table testunicode (Bez nchar(128))
Insert Data
insert into testunicode (Bez)values('Œ€„¢')
with 2 Unicode characters
Œ€ = 0x2300
„¢ = 0x2122
Selecting the data
select Bez from testunicode
I see
"?„¢"
„¢ = 0x2122 is ok but instead of 0x2300 there is 0x3f
When I modify the insert statement like that ( 8960 = 0x2300 )
insert into testunicode (Bez)values(NCHAR(8960)+'„¢')
and select again voila i see
"Œ€„¢"
Does anyone have an idea?
Thanks
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Jun 10, 2008
hi all,i have a table called Employee in sql server 2005 as shown beloweid ename esal001 john 5000002 lina 4000 I need to fill the above table from xml file(Emp.xml) as shown<Root> <Employee> <eid>003</eid> <ename>rose</ename> <esal>2000</esal></Employee><Employee> <eid>004</eid> <ename>sam</ename> <esal>6000</esal></Employee></Root> plz try to help me i am in need or give me any helpful suggestions thanks in advance
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May 16, 2007
Hi;We just migrated to SqlServer 2005. When I import tables from fromSqlServer database into another the identity fields get switched offfrom being identities.How can I prevent that from happening?Thanks in advance for any informationSteve-------------------------------------------------------------------Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio9.00.1399.00Microsoft Analysis Services Client Tools2005.090.1399.00Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC)2000.085.1117.00(xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)Microsoft MSXML2.6 3.0 4.0 6.0Microsoft Internet Explorer7.0.5730.11Microsoft .NET Framework2.0.50727.42Operating System5.1.2600
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Mar 28, 2006
I am getting a dump of information from SAP into an Excel file. I would like to take this excel file and import the data into a SQL 2005 Express database.
Is this possible? Or will I need the full version of SQL to do this?
Thanks
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Apr 7, 2007
I have software that uses SQL Server Express as it's database. I am only able to import so many records until it stops and fails to allow me to import anymore.
I'm very new at this but, is there some type of limitation on Table size that's preventing me from importing anymore data?
I'd really appreciate it if someone could help me,
Thanks... Bill
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Jan 18, 2007
Hi All,
At the moment i have a piece of software that uses Access to store the data into a number of tables.
I am developing a new piece of software that has been built around SQL express and need to upgrade users that are using access. I have managed to write the installation to install etc and also the start of a script to insert all of the tables. I cant work out how to get the data into SQL express using a script.
Basically the access db (CentralDb) will be stored a a given location C:Program FilesCentralDB.mdb
The tables within the SQL version are indentical to access but i need a way of pulling out the information stored and putting it into SQL, and as there is no DTS i am becoming stuck on how to automate the process.
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance
Martin
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Mar 29, 2006
Is there a way to transfer data from a SqlServer db to a SqlServer Express db. I tried to use the backup file of SqlServer, but this file is not valid for SqlServer Express. Or there any alternatives?
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Henk
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Nov 16, 2006
Hello everyone,
I have exported data from few tables from my old sql server 7.0 database. Now, I need to import those data into new database which is on SQL Server 2005 Express. How do I do that in 2005 express server? Any idea?
Or, is there any better way to import data for selected tables into new database?
Thanks,
Ujjaval
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Sep 7, 2006
Hi All,
I want to connect to SQLExpress database on the network. I can do so using code but I want to use the Data Source Configuration Wizard. It seems this only works for local instances of SQL server. Is this true?
I can connect just fine to the database on the network using Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio Express...for what this is worth.
I have tried to map a drive to the SQL server machine and pick the mdf file but I get the error msg of network path is not supported for database files....I have turned on allow remote connections, allow tcp/ip, named pipes, added sqlserv.exe and sqlbrowser.exe to my firewall exceptions ect..
I want to be able to use Table Adapters, SqlDataAdapters ect. After reading numerous forum questions/ kb articles this seems to be a common problem. I am on the verge of just saying forget it and use MS Access instead.
Thanks in advance!
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Apr 18, 2008
I am trying to 'load' a copy of a SQLServer 2000 database to SQLServer 2005 Express (on another host). The copy was provided by someone else - it came to me as a MDF file only, no LDF file.
I have tried to Attach the database and it fails with a failure to load the LDF. Is there any way to bypass this issue without the LDF or do I have to have that?
The provider of the database says I can create a new database and just point to the MDF as the data source but I can't seem to find a way to do that? I am using SQL Server Management Studio Express.
Thanks!!
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Jun 14, 2006
I have an app that uses a sqlserver 2000 jdbc driver to connect to a sqlserver 2000.
Is it possible to do a direct replacement of sqlserver 2000 with sqlserver 2005 express just by reconfiguring the app to point to the express? The app would still be using the sqlserver 2000 jdbc driver to try and make the connection.
If that is a possibility, what can be some differences in the configuration? Previously with 2000 the config information I entered is:
server name: "machinename"( or ip). I've also tried "machiname/SQLEXPRESS"
DB name: name of db instance
port: 1433(default)
user and pass.
My attempts so far results in
"java.sql.SQLException: [Microsoft][SQLServer 2000 Driver for JDBC]Error establishing socket."
and
"java.sql.SQLException: [Microsoft][SQLServer 2000 Driver for JDBC]Unable to connect. Invalid URL."
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Aug 4, 2004
Hi, I've just got my brand new shiny SQLServer and would like to set some new tables set up etc. But I'm really lazy and I was wondering if there is any way of importing table layouts, coulmns, whole structure type thing into SQLServer from Microsoft Access using DTS? I know it's a bit optimistic, but just wondered....
Any help gratefully accepted.
Thanks,
Paula.
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Importing CVS to SQLServer 2005 in a web application:
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Sep 1, 2004
chapter1
Delegates officially are to nominate Cheney as the GOP's vice presidential candidate before he addresses the group Wednesday night.
chapter2
"I think that the vice president's speech tonight is going to be about big issues, the big issues of this campaign -- the war on global terror, the president's education policy, the fact that the economy is turning up again," she told CNN's "American Morning."
chapter3
She said she had known her husband since he was 14 and planned to share anecdotes that many people have not heard before in her introduction.
Chapter4
Maverick Democratic Sen. Zell Miller of Georgia is scheduled to deliver Wednesday's keynote address -- a role he also played at the 1992 Democratic National Convention, which nominated President Clinton.
Chapter5
In the earlier speech, Miller, then governor of Georgia, said that "for 12 dark years, the Republicans have dealt in cynicism and skepticism. They have mastered the art of division and diversion, and they have robbed us of our hope."
I wanted to import the above word doc into my sql server DB.
I have two columns in the table
1.Chaptereid
2.chapter_notes
chater1,chater2,chapte2,chapter3,chapter4 and chapter5 should go into chaptered column and the text followed by the chapter id should be imported into chapter_notes column.
So how can I import this document.
Thanks.
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Regarding KB935356, is there a "post" service pack 2 update for SQLServer Express?
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Feb 7, 2008
Hi,
In my project i have to import csv file into DB, i have written a C# windows application as below...
using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.ComponentModel;
using System.Data;
using System.Drawing;
using System.Text;
using System.Windows.Forms;
using System.IO;
using System.Data.SqlClient;namespace FedExDataAnalysis
{
public partial class Form1 : Form
{public Form1()
{
InitializeComponent();
}protected string[] arrayValues;
//string row = "";
// int cnt = 0;private void Form1_Load(object sender, EventArgs e)
{string path = "c:\2008-01-09_01-00_FedExInv_232316837.csv";
importCSV(path);string path1 = "c:\2008-01-10_05-18_FedExInv_232316837.csv";
importCSV(path1);
}public void importCSV(string path)
{string row = "";int cnt = 0;
using (StreamReader sr = new StreamReader(path))
{while (sr.Peek() >= 0)
{
cnt = cnt + 1;
row = sr.ReadLine();arrayValues = row.Split(',');if (cnt > 2)
{if (arrayValues.Length > 0)
{
insertrecord();
}
}
}
}
}public void insertrecord()
{string str;
int Recordaffected;string inserted = "no";
string constr;SqlConnection conn;
SqlCommand cmd;
constr = "Data Source=I07;Initial Catalog=JuiceApp;User ID=sa;Password=dj$ql1736ju1c30ca1a";conn = new SqlConnection(constr);
conn.Open();
try
{str = "insert into xt_importcsv (Bill_to_accountno,Invoice_date,invoice_number,Original_ammountDue,Current_Balance,express_or_ground_trackingid,";
str = str + "transportation_charge_ammount,net_charge_ammount,shipment_date,actual_weight_amount,rated_weight_ammount,recipient_name,recipient_company,";str = str + "recipientaddress_line1,recipient_city,recipient_state,recipient_zipcode,recipient_country,shipper_name,trackingid_charge_description,trackingid_charge_ammount,";
str = str + "trackingid_charge_description1,trackingid_charge_amount1,trackingid_charge_description2,trackingid_charge_ammount2,trackingid_charge_description3,trackingid_charge_ammount3,";str = str + "trackingid_charge_description4,trackingid_charge_ammount4) values ('" + arrayValues[0].ToString().Replace(""", "") + "','" + arrayValues[1].ToString().Replace(""", "") + "','" + arrayValues[2].ToString().Replace(""", "") + "','" + arrayValues[4].ToString().Replace(""", "") + "','" + arrayValues[5].ToString().Replace(""", "") + "','" + arrayValues[8].ToString().Replace(""", "") + "','" + arrayValues[9].ToString().Replace(""", "") + "','" + arrayValues[10].ToString().Replace(""", "") + "','" + arrayValues[13].ToString().Replace(""", "") + "','" + arrayValues[18].ToString().Replace(""", "") + "','" + arrayValues[20].ToString().Replace(""", "") + "','" + arrayValues[25].ToString().Replace(""", "") + "','" + arrayValues[26].ToString().Replace(""", "") + "','" + arrayValues[27].ToString().Replace(""", "") + "','" + arrayValues[29].ToString().Replace(""", "") + "','" + arrayValues[30].ToString().Replace(""", "") + "','" + arrayValues[31].ToString().Replace(""", "") + "','" + arrayValues[32].ToString().Replace(""", "") + "','" + arrayValues[34].ToString().Replace(""", "") + "','" + arrayValues[80].ToString().Replace(""", "") + "','" + arrayValues[81].ToString().Replace(""", "") + "','" + arrayValues[82].ToString().Replace(""", "") + "','" + arrayValues[83].ToString().Replace(""", "") + "','" + arrayValues[84].ToString().Replace(""", "") + "','" + arrayValues[85].ToString().Replace(""", "") + "','" + arrayValues[86].ToString().Replace(""", "") + "','" + arrayValues[87].ToString().Replace(""", "") + "','" + arrayValues[88].ToString().Replace(""", "") + "','" + arrayValues[89].ToString().Replace(""", "") + "')";cmd = new SqlCommand(str, conn);
Recordaffected = cmd.ExecuteNonQuery();if (Recordaffected == 1)
{inserted = "yes";
}
}catch (System.Exception ex)
{Console.WriteLine(ex);
}
finally
{
conn.Close();
}
}
}
}
It is working fine.. It is importing data into DB. But the problem what m facing is , in the code above m using the split function and assigning the row of the CSV file into arrayValue. the prob is if the arrayValue has two entries lk: Name: "john,Mikel " it will split it separately and insert into the next field in the DB... M not getting how resolve this... Please help...
Thanks,
Chai.NV.
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Apr 10, 2007
When I used Enterprise Manager it was very easy to import required tables from another server into my local MSDE server.
Now I am using SQL Express and SSMSE I cannot seem to find any other way of importing data other than creating the insert scripts manually which is a very painful and tediuos operation!
Can anyone advise if I have missed something and there is a way to import easily using SSMSE?
Thanks.......in hope
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Apr 1, 2006
I am having trouble importing a database script into SQL Server Express. The script is from the Web Applications book from the Microsoft MCSD exams. My installation of SQL Server Express appears to be fine as I can login and create/delete databases through it. When I attempt to import the database script I get a variety of errors as follows:Msg 911, Level 16, State 1, Server ORTHANCSQLEXPRESS, Line 1Could not locate entry in sysdatabases for database 'Contacts'. No entry found with that name. Make sure that the name is entered correctly.Msg 15401, Level 16, State 1, Server ORTHANCSQLEXPRESS, Line 1Windows NT user or group 'ORTHANCSQLEXPRESSASPNET' not found. Check the name again.Msg 15410, Level 11, State 1, Server ORTHANCSQLEXPRESS, Procedure sp_addrolemember, Line 80User or role 'aspnet' does not exist in this database.Msg 15410, Level 11, State 1, Server ORTHANCSQLEXPRESS, Procedure sp_addrolemember, Line 80User or role 'aspnet' does not exist in this database.I have added access permissions for the ASPNET user account on the SQL Server Express folder but that doesn't appear to have helped. I'm not sure if the error about contacts.mdf means that I should have a contacts.mdf created as a result of the script or whether it should be there to begin with. I found this thread http://forums.asp.net/thread/433540.aspx but it didn't solve my problem.Apologies for the length of the post. Any help at all is greatly appreciated!
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Nov 22, 2007
Hello,
I receive 4 .csv file downloads periodically (3 times per day) via email from our corporate database. I open each file in Excel, save as excel files, import to Access, replace the previous tables...run action queries, generate reports combined with production data from CSRs and supervisors. ALL DONE MANUALLY!!!
Here's where I am now:
-I've recently switched over to SQL Server Express.
-Used SSMA to bring tables over from previous Access database.
-Exercised the option to LINK these tables to the original Access database.(I'll explain why in a moment)
-Created ADPs for front end data entry use.
-Imported old Access database forms into the new ADPs previously used in Access.
-Connected to the new Server Express.
-I've eliminated my concurrent user problems by doing this.
HOWEVER, I am still bound to using old Access/Jet database to generate reports based on periodic downloads from corporate .csv files.
Here's the question:
What is the best way to import the csv files being sent to me via email into SQL Server Express? I've tried DTS. Seems to me you can't save AND actually use the packages later since it's the Express edition..... Importing manually 4 files, 3 times per day is a very tedious option I'd like to avoid. Any ideas?
Oh, by the way. Corporate has told me they would be willing to post the files to an FTP site instead of emailing the files. That's about as much help as I'm going to get from them. Can SQL Server Express be set up to run stored procedures (triggers) on a hot folder?
Thanks for your help.
David
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Jan 5, 2007
I am trying to import (unless there is a better way) a database (which I made a backup of) from a SQL Server 2005 v8.0 machine into my SQL Server Management Express 2005 machine so that I can have a full complete copy of the backup database in express. The purpose is so that I can treat it as a template, get rid of tables, views, columns I dont need and repopulate them with different data to compliment my other project, which involves auto tagging of .mp3's.
As an analogy: copy an Excel spreadsheet, open it in Excel, delete cells you dont need, keep the rest but fill in with different data. Kinda like that but with SQL.
I can't figure out exactly how to do this with Express 2005. How do you import or otherwise a backup database from SQL Server 2005 v8.0 and get it into Express?
My backup file is called: WebBackup_KUOW_Program_Full
I've tried renaming it using both .mdf and .bak when I Right-Click Databases and select Restore. Fill in everything then click ok. I keep getting this error message:
TITLE: Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio Express
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Restore failed for Server 'INTRASQLEXPRESS'. (Microsoft.SqlServer.Express.Smo)
For help, click: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink?ProdName=Microsoft+SQL+Server&ProdVer=9.00.2047.00&EvtSrc=Microsoft.SqlServer.Management.Smo.ExceptionTemplates.FailedOperationExceptionText&EvtID=Restore+Server&LinkId=20476
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
System.Data.SqlClient.SqlError: Directory lookup for the file "C:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL ServerMSSQLDatakuow_program.mdf" failed with the operating system error 3(The system cannot find the path specified.). (Microsoft.SqlServer.Express.Smo)
For help, click: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink?ProdName=Microsoft+SQL+Server&ProdVer=9.00.2047.00&LinkId=20476
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BUTTONS:
OK
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Can anyone help me with this please! Keep in mind I'm not a SQL guru. Thanks in advance for any assistance.
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Dec 18, 2001
When I try to make a connection to an Access .mdb I get the following error:
"Unable to open application. The workgroup information file is missing or opened exclusively by another user"
Yet, I am able to open the file through Access and have necessary permissions and I know no one else has it opened. The mdb is password protected and I have provided the correct login information in the DTS connection.
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Oct 29, 2006
hi. this is a beginner question as i am new to databases :)so, I have an access database and I want to take 2 tables from it and copy it to sql server in my ASP.NET application (.MDF file)I have visual studio 2005 installed on my computer and got no sql server 2005 installed on it. what is the way copy 2 tables to the ASP.NET database application?thanks alot guys.
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Jan 26, 2008
I'm a little stuck here. How can I import a flat tab delimited file into a SQL 2005 Express table? The standard DTS and import features are not there :-(Thanks,Casey
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Feb 15, 2006
[Note: originally posted this on microsoft.public.sqlserver.programmingbut had no luck there...sorry if you're seeing this twice]Some facts:1) I have an Access database (.mdb file) sitting on my harddrive.2) I have Visual Studio 2005, Sql Server Express, and Sql ServerManagement Studio Express.3) I do *not* have Microsoft Access.What I'm trying to do:I simply want to import the Access database into Sql Server Express. Inother words, I want to end up with a Sql Server Express database thathas all the same tables, keys, and relationships as the Access databaseas well as all the data from it. I can live without the queries storedin the Access database, but those would be nice too.What I've tried so far:I'm able to connect to the Access database using the "Linked Servers"features in Management Studio Express. From there, I was able to writesome simple Transact-SQL queries to find out what tables are in theAccess database and copy them, one at a time, into a Sql Server Expressdatabase.This is definitely a good start, but it doesn't take care of theprimary keys or foreign keys. There appear to be procedures for thoseas well (sp_primarykeys, sp_foreignkeys), but I keep thinking theremust be an easier way.Which brings me to...Questions:Without having to buy additional software/tools, can I import thisAccess database without a lot of programming? If so, how?Thanks in advance,-Dan
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Jan 18, 2006
I'm trying to import a database. It seems my most likely route is via Excel, so I've moved my tables in there.
Then I tried setting up Excel as a linked server as described in http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q321686
My linked server gets created apparently with no errors, but I can't see any contents when I click on it in the object explorer.
Anyone with more clues than me?
thanks
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May 8, 2007
also i was wondering, that i have been reading that with this sp2 for sql server 2005 express you are able to use the dts wizard, is this true? i have a few databases in access that i would like to import into sql, would i have to create the tables first in sql then import or will the import also bring the tables & structure in?
thank you to all
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Jul 19, 2006
Hi everyone,
I have to write a program in VB to receive the read data from a RFID reader for my graduation project.The problem is I am not a computer science student so I have only general info on programming.
I created my DB in VB express but I couldn't find out how to send the read data (that will be either in XML or ASCII format) to my database...The read data will be transferred to my computer by the RFID reader's software but after that I don'T know how to transfer it to my DB.As I know I have to use commands like read.xml etc,but no idea how write the complete program.
I checked the forum and couldn't find the answer,sorry if someone already answered my question and I missed it.
Thanks...
Can
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Feb 1, 2006
Is it possible to import an MS-Access database (or table) into a new SQL Server 2005 Express database? If so, how is it done?
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Nov 29, 2006
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Sep 5, 2007
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