drikc,
if the file-format is the only headache for you in this example, then the solution is very easy: Just replace all binary-functions from the file IO with appropiate ASCII-functions. Of course, you have to convert your data into string(s) first.
Since ASCII files are very slow compared to binary and the conversion takes time as well, you have to benchmark if you achieve the performance you need with this mechanics....
Norbert
Message Edited by Norbert B on 01-26-2007 02:08 AM
Norbert
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