how to define and use dynamic delimiter when using import Statement

[sharkdim]

my program :

define variable file_sep as character format "x(1)" no-undo.
DEFINE VARIABLE aaa AS CHARACTER.
DEFINE VARIABLE bbb AS CHARACTER.
DEFINE VARIABLE ccc AS CHARACTER.
ASSIGN file_sep = "|".
input from d:\bbb.txt.
REPEAT:
import delimiter file_sep aaa bbb ccc NO-ERROR.
MESSAGE aaa bbb ccc.
END.
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d:\bbb.txt :
"010000"|"010001"|"a"
"010000"|"010001"|"b"

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when i run these code ,progress editor give me the error " Invalid statement. (254)"

i want to import a file use a dynamic delimiter which can be defined in control

 

[RealHeavyDude]

import delimiter file_sep" aaa bbb ccc NO-ERROR.

You have a syntax error in your code. The double quote marks the beginning of a string but you don't terminate it accordingly - that's what the compiler claims about. You need to remove the double quote.

Heavy Regards, RealHeavyDude.

 

[sharkdim]

sorry , it's input error , i have changed the thread , after remove double quote , the error "Invalid statement. (254)" is also displayed

 

[sharkdim]

progress tell me it is not possible , i have found another way to resolve this question

thanks

 

[TomBascom]

That is correct. It is not possible to dynamically specify the delimiter.

I've been frustrated by that myself from time to time.

 

[sharkdim]

entry function is a good way to resolve this issue
or
write a dynamic .p and run it to do with the issue.

 

[4GLNewbie]

As it says sharkdim, you could import an entire line at a time and then manage your variables easily with NUM-ENTRIES and ENTRY functions..