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From:Ralf R. Kotowski Date:December 6 2000 2:55pm
Subject:data formatting problem
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Hi,

I have here a data set that is broken down in 4 columns, the first 
one is a code, the second is the ID, 3rd someones name, 4th a 
description.

the problem: the description filed is broken down in some cases 
over several rows, taking the place of the name field, in this case 
the code field changes to indicate that its a continuation from the 
row above, ID filed is identical, looks kinda like this.

________________________________
| A   |  0003 | Joe Doe  | Description	|
| A   |  0004 | Jane Doe| Description     |
| L   |  0004 |  Description of Jane doe  |
| A  |  0005  | some else | Description   |
---------------------------------------------------------

in some cases the "Description" Field can spread over 4 rows, 1 
"A" and 3 "L"'s. Since it shifts one field I have absolutely no clue on 
how to get all the apropiate descriptions into a single field.

I'm awake now for around 72 hours... so please excuse if my 
grammar, spelling.. reasoning ain't to clear.

Thanx for any pointers...


Ralf
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