Hello,

does anyone know of a way to insert a new line at the beginning of a text file? It can't overwrite the existing first line. Seems like a simple thing, I know, but it seems there is no easy way to do this.

There's nothing that I can see in the stream writer or file system objects to do this, and I've been searching for many hours and it seems like this is not a common thing (which is probably why there's no info readily available on it).

Any ideas?

thanks

I'm not sure what you are trying to do but you could try using "vbcrlf" (carriage return, line feed).

eg. if you are reading in a text file to a textbox you could add a blank line at the top by:

Dim objReader As StreamReader = New StreamReader("C:\test101.txt")
TextBox1.Text = vbCrLf & objReader.ReadToEnd()
objReader.Close()
objReader = Nothing

...if you to want to ingnore the first line of the text file and read this to the testbox then try:

Dim objReader As StreamReader = New StreamReader("C:\test101.txt")
objReader.ReadLine()
TextBox1.Text = objReader.ReadToEnd()
objReader.Close()
objReader = Nothing

can anyone help to solve the below problem which i am facing

i have two files "a.txt" and "b.txt"

i need to copy first line of a.txt to first line of b.txt.
seems like simple but,it is a little difficult.

please reply with a smart VBA code which helps to solve this.

--Vish

"Always finish stronger than you start"

Hi there..

open the two files. create a new file.. copy the first line of "a.txt", then copy all the lines of "b.txt".
that is your algorithm... I don't think anyone will code it for you.. but if you have a specific question you can always ask....

HTH

Gonzalo

================================================== =========
Read this if you want to know how to get a correct reply for your question:
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
^^Took that from dparsons signature and he Took that from planoie's profile
================================================== =========
My programs achieved a new certification (can you say the same?):
WORKS ON MY MACHINE
http://www.codinghorror.com/blog/archives/000818.html
================================================== =========
I know that CVS was evil, and now i got the proof:
http://worsethanfailure.com/Articles...-Hate-You.aspx
================================================== =========

Hi,

i know that no one will code for me.
i can see that in the forum(lot of coding stuff).

if iam not wrong my question was very specific.
jus to copy 1st line of a file to first line of b file.

you have answered in words not in code.

i have posted a question for which i need a code, not a theoretical answer.
i am little poor in coding (in learning stage). if you want to suggest with code and rest i will try.
but the way you answer is a little harsh. sorry to say that mr.

anyway thank you.
please help if i post any questions, please dont give such an answer.

"Always finish stronger than you start"

Since you are learning, this is a good way to learn.. why not give it a try?.. google has a lot of help about opening files, reading then, and closing then...

The code is not long and my answer was not harsh.

HTH

Gonzalo

================================================== =========
Read this if you want to know how to get a correct reply for your question:
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
^^Took that from dparsons signature and he Took that from planoie's profile
================================================== =========
My programs achieved a new certification (can you say the same?):
WORKS ON MY MACHINE
http://www.codinghorror.com/blog/archives/000818.html
================================================== =========
I know that CVS was evil, and now i got the proof:
http://worsethanfailure.com/Articles...-Hate-You.aspx
================================================== =========

Ummm...if you want a VBA answer, then why are you posting in the VB.NET forum???

If you are using VBA, post in the appropriate forum for the VBA-based product you are working with (e.g, Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint).

Thanks very much for the reply,

from next time if i have any .net queries, i will definitely post to u guys.

please help.

Thanks a lot

Regards
Vish

"Always finish stronger than you start"