[AccessD] Automate import of csv data, change datatype, field names, etc

Martin, Donna M dmart06 at emory.edu
Fri Dec 19 11:42:45 CST 2014


Good afternoon, all!

It's been a very long time since I have posted here, and am a bit rusty on my Access programming, and would be extremely grateful for any suggestions you may have.  In a nutshell, I need to automate-as much as possible--a procedure for research interns/postdocs.  This procedure will be run anywhere from 1-5 times a week, so it's worth a little thought as to how to make it happen for them.  Here's what needs to happen:

*         Import raw data from a csv file into a table

o   Ask for the begin date of import (Not req'd, but would be nice)

*         Change some of the field names

*         Change two datatypes

*         Add filtering criteria

*         Trim leading characters from one field

At this point, the table does not have a PK.  Once the table has been QC'd, the data will then be appended to a second FINAL table where an autonumber will be added.

I'm way out of my comfort zone here, and am wondering if you can give me any thoughts on this...or should I just throw in the towel now and leave town?

Again, any help will be much appreciated!
Thanks.
Donna





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