| Command group | Flag affected | Reversible | Execute on client | Platform(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Importing and Exporting | YES | NO | NO | All |
Prepare for import from port {export-format}
| Export Formats |
|---|
| Delimited (commas) |
| Delimited (tabs) |
| One field per line |
| Omnis data transfer |
| Delimited (user delimiter) |
This command prepares Omnis for importing data from a port. It is similar to the Prepare for import from file command. The user can cancel the import of data while Prepare for import from port is waiting for data from the port. If this happens, Omnis clears the flag.
Set port name defines which port is used. Under macOS, the choice is 1 (Modem port) or 2 (Printer port). Under Linux and Windows, the choices are Com1:, Com2:, and so on.
Set port name {COM1:}
Prepare for import from port {One field per line}
Repeat
Import field from file int lImportField
Until lImportField='start dat
Do method ImportData
Close import file