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Different file size application server v presentation server

TJRP — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:57:51 GMT

Hi,

I have an interesting one here!

When I load a file from the application server (using open dataset) and use the file length command I get a different overall file size compared to a file loaded from the presentation server (using GUI_upload).

Can any one explain why the file sizes are different pls, I believe the correct file size is from the application server.

regards

J-J

Re: Different file size application server v presentation server

Former Member — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 03:07:23 GMT

Hi Jim,

What operating systems are on the presentation server (PC) and the application server?

The difference may be caused by different file formats. EG Windows/DOS versus Unix.

A Windows/DOS text file contains CHR(13) and CHR(11) or CR/LF as the end of record marker, while Unix can use either. This can accound for a different file size particularly large text files on Windows/DOS and Unix.

In my experience it is better to check the number of records after loading. If they are the same then the file is the same.

cheers

David Cooper

Re: Different file size application server v presentation server

TJRP — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:17:55 GMT

I have now resolved my issue and I'm using FM SCMS_UPLOAD

Regards

J-J