Re: Strange database format import
This WebDNA talk-list message is from 2000
It keeps the original formatting.
numero = 27780
interpreted = N
texte = On 2/17/00 11:29 pm, Dennis J. Bonsall, Jr. so noted...>WebCat seems to do okay with it up until a point. The database is a >comma-delimited database, and the first several columns are denoted by >quotes and seperated by commas. Even when it gets to a point where >commas appear within the quotes, WebCat does not have a problem. But, >when it gets to the last several colums of the database, which have no >quotes, and are separated only by commas, WebCat chokes on the >database. Here is an entry from within this database: > >CANADA,01/01/00 - 12/31/00,2-A,SME,Wool Suits, >M&B,5016780,20330,0.40524,0.064045,0.06754,0.,01/13/00The file is *close* to being quote/comma delimited, until you get to the last part. As long as this inconsistent format is consistent (quote/comma at the beginning, numbers with commas at the end) you can do a replace in BBEdit.Grep pattern to search for: ([\d\.]),([\d\.])and to replace with: \1,\2Then, to finish off the last item, You'll need to search for \r and replace with \r throughout.Rob Marquardt Designer/Resident Wirehead Toast Design800 Washington Avenue North Minneapolis MN 55401 612.330.9863 v 612.321.9424 f www.toastdesign.com ------------------------------------------------------------- Brought to you by CommuniGate Pro - The Buzz Word Compliant Messaging Server. To end your Mail problems go to
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On 2/17/00 11:29 pm, Dennis J. Bonsall, Jr. so noted...>WebCat seems to do okay with it up until a point. The database is a >comma-delimited database, and the first several columns are denoted by >quotes and seperated by commas. Even when it gets to a point where >commas appear within the quotes, WebCat does not have a problem. But, >when it gets to the last several colums of the database, which have no >quotes, and are separated only by commas, WebCat chokes on the >database. Here is an entry from within this database: > >CANADA,01/01/00 - 12/31/00,2-A,SME,Wool Suits, >M&B,5016780,20330,0.40524,0.064045,0.06754,0.,01/13/00The file is *close* to being quote/comma delimited, until you get to the last part. As long as this inconsistent format is consistent (quote/comma at the beginning, numbers with commas at the end) you can do a replace in BBEdit.Grep pattern to search for: ([\d\.]),([\d\.])and to replace with: \1,\2Then, to finish off the last item, You'll need to search for \r and replace with \r throughout.Rob Marquardt Designer/Resident Wirehead Toast Design800 Washington Avenue North Minneapolis MN 55401 612.330.9863 v 612.321.9424 f www.toastdesign.com ------------------------------------------------------------- Brought to you by CommuniGate Pro - The Buzz Word Compliant Messaging Server. To end your Mail problems go to .This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to
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