Trying to copy a flat file to another two flat files

AnuB · New User Joined: 29 Aug 2005 Posts: 33

If we r trying to copy a flat file to another two flat files what precautions are to be taken there or what testing will we do there ?

Regards,
Anu.

priyesh.agrawal · Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2005 4:03 pm

How are you doing that....

And testing for what....checking whether data got copid properly...???

Regards,

Priyesh.

AnuB · New User Joined: 29 Aug 2005 Posts: 33

Hi Priyesh,

Thanks.

Yes, i do want to check whether the data is properly copied or not also

pls let me know what steps are to be followed while copying from one flat file to multiple flat files to make sure that the data will be copied as per the requirement & the output is perfect.

Regards,
Anu.

priyesh.agrawal · Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2005 9:13 am

Hi Anu,

There can be several ways to get the data checked.

One of the way is putting HEARDER & TRAILER records in I/P File.

After copying just check for HEADER & TRAILER records in O/P Files.

Regards,

Priyesh.

radhakrishnan82 · Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2005 9:23 am

record length is another factor to be considered here.

ajayvamsi · New User Joined: 21 Jul 2005 Posts: 56 Location: Hyderabad

Hi Anu,
U can verify just by placing a counter while copying the files
suppose there r 200 records then ur output should be 202 (including Header & Trailer)..Thanks ...!! Hope this is clear for u..!!

vijayamadhuri · Active User Joined: 06 Apr 2005 Posts: 180

u could compare comparex or the superc utility to compare both the files to see if the entire file is copied and if there are any differences between the two files.