Solve : batch file - append, backup and some checks?

1.	Solve : batch file - append, backup and some checks?
Answer» The code was tested with the file BLURBS you posted. I may have goofed the NUMBERS on the set STATEMENTS but you can adjust them. Previously I misstated that the numbers on the set statements represent offset,position. Actually they represent offset,LENGTH with offset being zero-based. Sorry for any confusion. Code: [Select]:log for /f "tokens=* delims=" %%i in (%1) do ( set pfx=%1 set pfx=!pfx:~0,3! set str=%%i if /i !pfx! EQU soc set id=!str:~12,6! if /i !pfx! EQU inv set id=!str:~26,25! if not defined holdid set holdid= if not !id! EQU !holdid! ( echo !id! >> log.txt set holdid=!id! ) ) exit I assume you've searched the database extension on the NET. Even simple text files can be accessed with the Jet Provider (OLEDB). Good luck.

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