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hi guys,
i need to automate the process of importing txt files in a folder into the same table in access.i have created a macro todo the job.the following are the probelms that i face:
1. i need to insert values into three new cols for each row getting inserted.one is for inserting the name of the text file and the other two are for current date and time.
2.i need to set the primary key as a combination of four cols( the above three and a PID col that will be present in the text file.)
could any body help me out???
Aug 29 '07 #1
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hi guys,
i need to automate the process of importing txt files in a folder into the same table in access.i have created a macro todo the job.the following are the probelms that i face:
1. i need to insert values into three new cols for each row getting inserted.one is for inserting the name of the text file and the other two are for current date and time.
2.i need to set the primary key as a combination of four cols( the above three and a PID col that will be present in the text file.)
could any body help me out???
Post the logic for the Macro.
Sep 2 '07 #2

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