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alanhuro
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34 Posts

Posted - 2008-05-29 : 12:24:58
Hi.

We have a machine in our plant that runs the chemcial analysis for the sample taken every 15 min. The software came with the machine was designed to store the data into a dat file. Each column in the dat file was separate by a tab. I try to find a way to automatically import the data from the dat file into the SQL server. I know the solution is out there but don't know where to find it. If you know a way please help me out. I'm very appreciated for your help.

Thanks
Alan

visakh16
Very Important crosS Applying yaK Herder

52326 Posts

Posted - 2008-05-29 : 12:44:44
You can use Export/Import wizard tool in your Enterprise manager.Refer link about how to lauch export/import wizard:-

http://www.aspfree.com/c/a/MS-SQL-Server/Using-Data-Transformation-Services-Part-1/1/
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jezemine
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker

2886 Posts

Posted - 2008-05-29 : 15:22:16
I'd recommend bcp for this since it's a cmd line app, therefore can easily be automated.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms162802.aspx


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