Qbasic read file

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So if I were loading an entire text file to my word processor app, I'd might want to parse out those characters. Something like However, if you want to use those characters to read lines, it would go something like this Code: qb64 [Select]. Want to learn how to write code on cave walls? My thinking was the poster could read the entire file in then parse it out as needed. Ah Terry, that's what Steve are talking about.

Am I missing something here? Thks everyone for the input. Loading the file into memory is impracticable as there are millions of transactions. I thought that maybe there was a way to increase the input buffer size of the input file.

Jumping ahead to what BPlus, I think, is thinking At least you can index those, within your program. Going to an indexed point is a lot faster than sifting through a file record by record from the start. That is a special addition in QB Also, you could load the file as chunks all at once. After a long absence, I have to do something similar again.

Thus the post. Thanks for all your help. This is not tested. I dont have file like your. End xlUp. How about this: Code:. Joined Feb 10, Messages 4, HelpFile, Err. Thanks to both! You must log in or register to reply here. Similar threads P. Pwbrown Nov 18, Excel Questions. Replies 8 Views Nov 18, Logit. Question Please help! Replies 6 Views January 16, at AM. Unknown said…. A sequential data file called "patient.

WAP that count the total numbers of patients and display the total number. May 5, at PM. Post a Comment. Enter any two numbers and display its sum.