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Q152472: XADM: How to Specify a Tab or Space as Separator in .csv File

Article: Q152472
Product(s): Microsoft Exchange
Version(s): winnt:4.0,5.0,5.5
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbother
Last Modified: 27-MAR-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Exchange Server, versions 4.0, 5.0, 5.5 
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SUMMARY
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When you use Directory Import and Directory Export on the Tools menu in the
Microsoft Exchange Administrator program, it is possible to use a space or tab
as the separator for the .csv file.

MORE INFORMATION
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If you are performing a command line import or export (ADMIN /i or ADMIN /e),
you will need to specify the separators in the Options file.

The options are as follows:

If you are using a space delimited .csv file,

  ColumnSeparator=32
  QuoteCharacter=32
  MVSeparator=32

If you are using a TAB delimited .csv file,

  ColumnSeparator=09
  QuoteCharacter=09
  MVSeparator=09

For example, if you are performing a command line import, your command line
should be the following:

  admin /i user.csv /o import.ini

where the IMPORT.INI file has the following:

  [Import]
  ColumnSeparator=09

If you are exporting to an existing .csv file that contains a separator other
than what is specified by ColumnSeparator, the columnseparator will be ignored.
In this case, you should export to a new file.

Additional query words:

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Keywords          : kbother 
Technology        : kbExchangeSearch kbExchange500 kbExchange550 kbExchange400 kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : winnt:4.0,5.0,5.5
Issue type        : kbhowto

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