Post reply

Error while creat the text file using SQL server 2005

  • July 18, 2011 at 10:45 am

    #142809

    Hi,

    I am using the below code to create a text file from SQL server 2005.

    DECLARE @vCmd VARCHAR(MAX)

    DECLARE @vCLUEDATE VARCHAR(MAX)

    DECLARE @vWorkfilename VARCHAR(MAX)

    SET @vCLUEDATE = '000000001EFHRCF01FF 20110718205227VERI2011071820110718 2'

    SET @vWorkfilename = 'F:\ClueUpload\CVGVER.20110718.0101.txt'

    Select @vCmd = 'echo ' + @vCLUEDATE + '>' + @vWorkfilename

    EXEC master..xp_cmdshell @vCmd

    But it is creating the file without data, but it should create with one line of data.

    Then i changed the @vCmd as below

    Select @vCmd = 'echo ' + @vCLUEDATE + ' > ' + @vWorkfilename

    then it is working. but it is adding one space to the end of line that is after 2 it is adding. but i don't want that space, so how can I do this.

    Please help me on this...

    Regards,

    Sarath Babu Vellampalli

    Kindest Regards,

    Sarath Vellampalli

  • July 18, 2011 at 10:51 am

    #1354334

    - can you elaborate on what you are actually trying to accomplish ?

    - why are you using xp_cmdshell ?

    - why aren't you using sqlcmd or bcp ? (maybe even just using a sqlagent job)

    - is there a reason not to use SSIS ?

    Johan

    Learn to play, play to learn !

    Dont drive faster than your guardian angel can fly ...
    but keeping both feet on the ground wont get you anywhere :w00t:

    - How to post Performance Problems
    - How to post data/code to get the best help[/url]

    - How to prevent a sore throat after hours of presenting ppt

    press F1 for solution, press shift+F1 for urgent solution 😀

    Need a bit of Powershell? How about this

    Who am I ? Sometimes this is me but most of the time this is me

  • July 18, 2011 at 11:15 am

    #1354347

    Hi ALZDBA,

    I can't use SSIS because of client restriction.

    by using my code it is adding one space to the end of the line, I have to elemenate that how can I do that please explain me. if there is any other way also.

    Kindest Regards,

    Sarath Vellampalli

  • July 18, 2011 at 11:56 am

    #1354386

    To put it another way, are you sure you (or your client) chose the right tool for the job?

    If not SSIS, then why not bcp, sqlcmd or even PowerShell via a SQL Agent job?

    There are no special teachers of virtue, because virtue is taught by the whole community.
    --Plato

  • July 18, 2011 at 12:03 pm

    #1354393

    Hi opc,

    I am using this code in SP and we need to append the data to same text file with loop.

    so please help me on this.

    Kindest Regards,

    Sarath Vellampalli

  • July 18, 2011 at 12:06 pm

    #1354395

    where will your file be located ? Does your sqlserver service account have the auth to read/write to that location ?

    maybe have a look at the replies of this thread http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1143504-392-1.aspx

    Johan

    Learn to play, play to learn !

    Dont drive faster than your guardian angel can fly ...
    but keeping both feet on the ground wont get you anywhere :w00t:

    - How to post Performance Problems
    - How to post data/code to get the best help[/url]

    - How to prevent a sore throat after hours of presenting ppt

    press F1 for solution, press shift+F1 for urgent solution 😀

    Need a bit of Powershell? How about this

    Who am I ? Sometimes this is me but most of the time this is me

  • July 18, 2011 at 2:30 pm

    #1354501

    Sarath Vellampalli (7/18/2011)

    Hi opc,

    I am using this code in SP and we need to append the data to same text file with loop.

    so please help me on this.

    I understand, but using ECHO with xp_CmdShell is pretty inflexible which is why myself and others have tried to guide you in a different direction. It may be possible, but maybe not. There are tons of examples on the web on how to use xp_CmdShell. Maybe try TYPE instead of ECHO? Good luck.

    There are no special teachers of virtue, because virtue is taught by the whole community.
    --Plato

  • August 20, 2014 at 1:56 am

    #1739487

    Dear,

    I know this very old post but ..

    Solution is:-

    Use

    Select @vCmd = 'echo ' + @vCLUEDATE + CHAR(254) + '> ' + @vWorkfilename

    and then excute below bat file

    copy below code and make a bat file of that.

    for /f "tokens=1,* delims=]" %%A in ('"type %1|find /n /v """') do (

    set "line=%%B"

    if defined line (

    call set "line=echo.%%line:%~2=%~3%%"

    for /f "delims=" %%X in ('"echo."%%line%%""') do %%~X> %1

    ) ELSE echo.

    )

    run above batch file using xp_cmdshell as

    Select @vCmd = 'script.bat ' + @vWorkfilename + ' ' + CHAR(254)

    EXEC xp_cmdshell @vCmd

    I hope this will help.

Viewing 8 posts - 1 through 7 (of 7 total)

You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Login to reply