Define Fixed Column Widths

This screen is used to define the column widths that are to be used to import data from an external text file, and is part of the Text Wizard. See Text Wizard Overview

This screen is only displayed if the Fixed Width option is selected on the Define General Import or Export Settings screen.

The table preview is headlined by a ruler showing character values from right to left. The purpose of this screen is to specify how each column in segregated from another. This is done interactively, by picking the column breaks between field values.

Activity Steps

  1. To specify a column break interactively, left-click within the table preview.

    A new column break is introduced, displayed as a vertical arrow.

  2. To delete a column break, double click it in the preview.

    Tip: double click the vertical line below the arrowhead.

  3. To reposition a column break, left-click the line (below the arrowhead) and drag it to a new position.
  4. Click Next to continue to the final screen of the Text import wizard - Configure Text Data Format.

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