Random Access .txt files

[ColinKJ]

Hi,

Can anyone direct me to some information on how to use Random Access text file with my VBA code.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" /><o></o>
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The text file in question would be continually added to, so when I want to access some data from it I don't want to have to load the complete file.<o></o>
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Likewise, when I want to change some data in the file, again I don't want to have to load and save the whole file.<o></o>
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Any help would be gratefully appreciated
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Regards

ColinKJ

 

[nbrcrunch]

I have never heard of a random access text file, but that doesn't necessarily mean anything. I think a better solution for you would be to look at (given your criteria of not wanting to read/re-write the whole file) a database solution. You can download MySQL for free, read it like any other database file, write to it, run reports from it, etc. But that really si beyond the scope of this Excel forum. I can't remember what site I got my copy from. It may have been sourceforge

 

[ColinKJ]

Thanks nbrcrunch,

I'll take a look at that.

Regards

ColinKJ