How do I parse a text file for data then import it into database?

joeybagadonutz

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Hi,

I have a text file that I need to read data from then import that data into a database table. Here is an example of what the data in the text file looks like:

12|field data|Rocky Mountains|
13|field data|Midwest|
14|field data|Rocky Mountains|New Mexico Event

As you can see, there are 4 columns...the last column is NULL in some cases and sometimes not.

How do I parse this text and update a database? Any example code is MUCHO appreciated thanks. I am thinking of like doing this with a script and having it run every 2 hours on my server, as the data in the text file will change every hour. So maybe an .aspx page would be perfect.

Oh, and I prefer to write code behind with VB. Thanks

-JBD
 
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