How to create data base from a file

[asaf]

Hi,

I would like to parse a file into a data structre (let's say array)..

Every  4 lines construct a record  (struct).

How do i read a file and construct such a database (array of record) ?

[PJS]

'Database' is a broad term.  Do you want to create a flat file, binary file or a real database?  Who is consuming the data?  Are you building the data interpreter?  If you want a real database, which one are you going to use?  Do you have a DB toolkit? 

[asaf]

Hi,

I have a Text File .

Each line is like a field in a record.

every 4 consecutive lines construct a record.

i want to parse the file and to create an array of records.

what is the most easiest way to do it ?

thanks

[Dennis_Knutson]

Here's one way. This assumes that the file is only numerics and one number per line.

[asaf]

Hi,

Is there something like that for string.

[Dennis_Knutson]

You can easily modify Read From Spreadsheet File to handle strings. There are instructions on how to do that on the diagram. Save the modifications as a new name (i.e. Read Strings From Spreadsheet File) and in a new location.

[PJS]

Like such

[asaf]

Hi ,

Can you please tell me what component is the right most component ?

[asaf]

Hi ,

Can you please tell me what component is the right most component ?

[Dennis_Knutson]

It's your cluster array. It LabVIEW, structures are called clusters. It's the type of output you asked for. Right click on the exit tunnel of the for loop and select Create>Indicator.

Message Edited by Dennis Knutson on 10-11-2005 11:04 AM