Create a link to a csv file

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Abraxus
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Create a link to a csv file

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I have a .csv file I need to link to to get info each day. The file will be time/date stamped so the name changes each day.

My solution is to link to the file each day, import the data, then delete the link.

What I can't figure out is how to do the link...

I'm trying this:

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DoCmd.TransferText acLink, , "tblTempComments", CurrentDBDir & "Unclassified\" & strDateToUse & "-Unclassified.csv", True
but I keep getting an error:
3011 - Access can't find the obect tblTempComments

I'm sure it's a simple syntax misstep, but I can't figure it out.

Also, for some strange reason the file deletes after each attempt to run the code.

Any suggestions? The path to the file is correct....I've triple checked.

Thanks!
Morgan

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Abraxus
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Re: Create a link to a csv file

Post by Abraxus »

Seriously I take 10 minutes putting this post together then 2 minutes after posting stumble across the answer. :-)

I replaced acLink with acLinkDelim and voila! It works!!
Morgan

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Re: Create a link to a csv file

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Best wishes,
Hans