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Re: Problem converting ASCII file with DL 4.11



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On Mon, 16 Feb 1998, Robert Duplain wrote:

> I have some up to date mutual fund MS files which I want to update with 
> historical data.  The historical data are in the following format:
> 
> ACA%AME,01/02/96,13.020
> 
> I do not have any problem doing this operation with stock data files which 
> have the following format:
> 
> HPC@,03/21/94,7.38,7.50,7.25,7.38,54400
> 
> I tried entering ACA%AME and it did not worked. I tried entering ACU%CAA 
> which is the first ticker in my MS database and it did not worked.  I tried 
> a plain return key and it did not worked.  I tried modifying some source 
> file options without any success.
> 
> Do any body has a solution for this problem.  Do I need to upgrade 
> Donwloader 4.11, would it solve the problem?
> 
> Ps: If you respond through the list, please put also my name in the To or 
> Robert Duplain                Email:   rduplain@xxxxxxxxxxxx



Are you including a header to indicate the order of the data:

<ticker>,<date>,<close>

According to the manual the ticker can be 14 char long, so that 
should not be a problem unless the % is illegal.

Cheers,

Jim