Release 10.1A: OpenEdge Development:
Basic Database Tools

Fixed-Length

Choose Import Data Fixed-Length to import data in fixed-length format. When you choose this option, the Data Dictionary alphabetically lists all the tables defined for your database. When you select a table, the Import Fixed-Length dialog box shown in Figure 10–13 appears.

Figure 10–13: Import Fixed-Length dialog box

The Import Fixed-Length dialog box contains the following user-interface elements:

Import File

Specifies the load file.

Disable Triggers During Import?

Specifies whether to disable triggers during the import.

After you choose OK from the Import Fixed-Length dialog box, the Fixed Length Field Columns dialog box shown in Figure 10–14 appears.

Figure 10–14: Fixed Length Field Columns dialog box

The Fixed Length Field Columns dialog box lists the fields you can import.