Setting

Function

Start Pattern

This is the pattern that determines the beginning of a data record within the ascii file being processed. In the image shown right, ??/??/?? would indicate that a date would be the beginning of the data record.

Start Offset

This value determines where the actual data record starts. It does so by determining how many characters before or after the start pattern to begin. This field can be set to positive or negative values. For example, a value of -8 means that GetAscii will begin the data record 8 characters before the end of the start pattern. A value of 8 means that GetAscii will begin the data record 8 characters after the end of the start pattern.

End Pattern

This value determines the end of a record. If this pattern is set to theEnd Of Record symbol, the end of the record will be assumed to be the end of the text file.

End Offset

This value determines where the actual data record ends. It does so by determining how many characters before or after the end pattern to stop. This field can be set to positive or negative values. For example, a value of -8 means that GetAscii will end the data record 8 characters before the end of the end pattern. A value of 8 means that GetAscii will end the data record 8 characters after the end of the end pattern.

Apply

Saves all changes made to the Record