If you just want to import this file into a VFP table I would suggest importing it into Excel first (which will recognize your fixed space fields) and then either save it as DBF file or import XLS file into VFP...

>Hi every body
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>I have one text file containing 55,000 records. All the fields are in fixed spaces. When I check in DOS the spaces are ok. But when I use import wizard (VFP 6), it gives the text in improper spaces, looks like some spaces are missing and the remaining fields are loosing their width. It is not possible to use commas to separate the fields. Is there any way to use this text file that all the spaces should be the same as it looks in DOS (edit text file).
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>Thanks
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