Need Line Breaks in Fixed Width File

Hello,

I have a series of fixed width files, all with the same schema. I need to import the data into a SQL Server table. Each record in the flat file begins with 'D1'. The length of each record (string) is 380. There are cases where the record ends after position 193, and a new record appears in the current string beginning at position 194. So at position 194 'D' appears, and '1' appears at position 195.

In the flat file, I need to insert a line break after position 193 if position 194 = 'D' and if position 195 = '1'. I'm guessing I would do this with a Script Component Transformation. Once the file is edited, then I can bring the data into the table.

What might the script look like? If you have any suggestions, samples, or know of examples on the web you can point me to, please share.

Thank you for your help!

cdun2

Do you really need to insert CR/LF? For what reason?

If all you want is to read this file, use a "Data Task" and use the Flat File connection with a format type of "Fixed Width". This will allow you to define a file import for the file without cr/lf.|||

Thanks for your response. There are cases in the record strings where a new record begins after character 193 instead of at character 1. I need to insert the line break after character 193 so that the records that start at character 194 will correctly start at character 1. Does that make sense?

I suppose I could do a conditional split of some kind, or find some way to separate out the records that start after 193.

I hope that clarifies things.

cdun2