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Develop a script or macro to convert .dat file to excel file

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$30-250 USD

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I have a .dat file which I need converted to excel. I need a script or macro that I can use on an ongoing basis. The .dat file adheres to these specifications: • File Format: fixed-width text file • Record Length: 301 characters • Text Qualifier: none • Line Terminator: carriage return line feed • Numeric Fields: right justified and zero filled • Decimal: two decimals implied for all Price and Weight fields • Date/Time Format: YYYYMMDD • Field Format Key: o A, N – Alpha Numeric (Text / String) o DT – Date / Time o N – Numeric Here are a few lines from the .dat file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have a complete data specification which should be used to convert the file to excel. The data specification lays out the data fields like this: Position Length Format Field Name Description 1 1 A,N GTIN This is the Global Trade Item Number Prefix (GTIN). A 2-14 13 A,N EAN EAN or ISBN – 13. etc. There are about 30 fields, but I am only interested in about 5 of those fields. One of the fields are the sum of a number of those fields (so you have to add the numbers in a number of fields together to make a new field which is the sum of those fields). The resulting excel file will therefore have 5 columns with the fields I specify. The . dat file is fairly large: about 57 MB. Thank you.
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Hello, As an experienced visual basic developer, i am very much interested to develop a simple tool to convert your dat file to an excel/csv file. Looking forward to have a positive response from you. Thanks
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Hi, I am well versed with Excel macro and can use the same to convert the .dat file to Excel. Please share the actual file so that I can have a look. Looking forward to your response. Thanks
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Hi, I'm an expert Windows database application developer with experience in developing data file parsing to XLS conversion applications. Per your requirements, I am bidding to develop a standalone Windows EXE application that will convert the DAT to XLS. I estimate the delivery time for the first working version of the application to be 4 days, or less. Good quality work done. I will also be available on the long term should you need additional modifications or support. Thanks for considering my bid. Best wishes, Steve ~ Larry Anselof Technology Solutions - Providing a quality and reliable freelance software development service since 2004 ~
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I will create a script you can run on a Windows pc to extract the 5 fields from the dat file and create the excel output as required. can you send me the format specification and which fields you need.
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Hi. I have written many automation apps for converting files. Can convert to any Excel templates. Ready to write your project. Will complete within 2 days
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Hello, Magiel I have read your description and I can convert dat file to excel I am C#, Visual Basic expert with rich experience I am very good at Desktop app building so I am sure I can deliver this project in your timeline I want to have conversation before start for discussing project in detail Waiting for your kind Reply Thanks Regards
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I AM READY TO WORK WITH RESPONSIBLITY AND SINCERITY.I HAVE 6 YEARS EXPERIENCE PERSION.I AM SURE THAT I SHALL BE ABLE TO YOUR WORK IF YOU CONSIDER TO YOUR PROJECT. THANK YOU
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hello, i am doing all work in computer and i am interested in this project or i complete this project in the time
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I will make a script for you so you can reuse after.
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hello sir , I have good experience in Excel and I promise you to provide quality project to you . you just keep on me and I my work very excellent
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