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    converting a Delimited field to a linked table

    Hi, I'm relatively new to Access, but I'd think I am a little bit computer savvy.

    We use a custom add in to Outlook that allows us to track our work time sheets with projects, time etc. from the calendar. This add in uses a file on a SharePoint server to add the project names, project manager and start dates etc..

    What we'd like to do is use access to do our invoicing, so I'd like to be able to change this file without having to use double entry though out the system.

    I can link to the file and it imports only 1 record. in one of the fields is a semi-colon delimited field, and a record delimiter of a semi-colon:



    The information is given in the following order:
    Project;Manager;ColourNo;ProjectRate;StartDate;Fin ishDate;Description;ProjectCode:

    Also where ever there is a comma in the above entries it replaces that with "_COMMA_"
    So I need to get this into a table so we can use it, and also if we update that table it would need to update the original field also.

    I figured a of query with some scripting would be the best way to do it, does any body point me in the right direction on where to start. I have had a look through some of the other forum posts and haven't found any with similar .

    An alternative but least favourable outcome would be just to have a table that when a new entry is added, it would attach the new project info to the end of the field.

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    By 'double entry' you mean duplicate records?

    "I can link to the file and it imports only 1 record. in one of the fields is a semi-colon delimited field, and a record delimiter of a semi-colon:"

    Don't understand these statements, maybe because I have no experience with Sharepoint. By 'link to' you mean set a connection and then do some sort of import operation? This import brings in only one record (of how many)? The Sharepoint file is a text file with semi-colon delimiters for fields and also a semi-colon delimiter for records?
    How to attach file: http://www.accessforums.net/showthread.php?t=70301 To provide db: copy, remove confidential data, run compact & repair, zip w/Windows Compression.

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    Hi Sorry I probably been more clear.
    by double entry I was referring to the having to enter the project data on the time keeping software, which is called TeamTimeSheet(SP). And also into our access database for the invoicing side of things.

    Attached is a screen shot of the table that is imported from the sharepoint list. All the relevant data is in tProjects field of record 1.
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    So the import brings an entire file into Access table as only one record? Never seen anything like this. What method are you using for the import?
    How to attach file: http://www.accessforums.net/showthread.php?t=70301 To provide db: copy, remove confidential data, run compact & repair, zip w/Windows Compression.

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    Quote Originally Posted by June7 View Post
    So the import brings an entire file into Access table as only one record? Never seen anything like this. What method are you using for the import?
    It's a sharepoint list... so I just link it.

    The add-in that we have in our outlook syncs with this list, and this is the format it brings across.

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    Sorry, this is beyond my experience and can't find anything about this issue. Nothing to indicate why this would happen.
    How to attach file: http://www.accessforums.net/showthread.php?t=70301 To provide db: copy, remove confidential data, run compact & repair, zip w/Windows Compression.

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    Hi Mate

    Send me an email with what you require, khutton@trafficmaster.co.uk

    im sure we can come up with a solution

    Regards

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