Text Import Wizard (Access 97 SR2)

**AnneD** · 2002-03-04 13:22

Is there a way to specify the length of a text field on import? I have a specifications file defined to preserve field names and types, but I end up with the default text field length of 255 characters for all of the text fields. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

**GARYPSWANSON** · 2002-03-04 13:29

Are you using delimeters such as a comma or tab to separate the vaules of the imported data?

**Francois** · 2002-03-04 13:32

If it is a delimited file, the only way is to define the table before the import and import the file in the predefined table.

**AnneD** · 2002-03-04 13:32

I'm using a CSV file.

**AnneD** · 2002-03-04 13:43

I do have the table predefined. What I would like to do is preserve the text field definitions that already exist. Again, any help would be appreciated.

**Francois** · 2002-03-04 14:12

Are you saying that importing in a existing table, overwrite the field definitions ?

**AnneD** · 2002-03-04 15:08

Yes. I'm using the Test Import Wizard, with field names and field types defined as a spec. When I get through the various screens on the wizard, I respond yes in response to the prompt, "OK to overwrite existing table?". The text fields are all re-set to 255 characters. I am just looking to repopulate an existing table with a new CSV file.

**Francois** · 2002-03-04 15:21

Before Importing, empty you table (Open table, type CTRL-A and Delete)
In the import Wizard, when you are asked "Where you would like to store data ?" , use In an Existing Table and select the table in the combo box.
This will preserve the setting of you table.
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**AnneD** · 2002-03-04 15:34

Thanks for your patience. Your suggestion works fine.

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