>>>How could I convert a text file to Dbf file without using Import Wizard?
>>>
>>>The text format is defined each field name's length, start byte, and end byte.
>>>
>>>Ex. FieldName Length Start End Byte
>>>
>>> Field1 1 1 1 1
>>> Field2 8 2 9 8
>>> Field3 40 10 49 40
>>> ....
>>>
>>>Thanks
>>
>>I guess you have fixed-length ASCII file and you can prepare table structure and use APPEND FROM ... TYPE SDF.
>
>Do I need to create a table with the same structure as the fixed-length ASCII file before I do the append file command?
>Could you list a bit more details?
>
>Thanks
Yes, firstly you create table with identical structure. BTW, import wizard can do this job for you.
Edward Pikman
Independent Consultant