FV> Q. How can the format of a comma delimited file have a
 FV> problem?
 FV>  A. It can't. The programs that use the file have the
 FV> problems.
 FV>   Note: The SLF can have as many fields as desired. It's the
 FV> programs that use the file that limit it. That limit is imposed
 FV> by the legacy software that is abandoned and can't be fixed.

nit   the SLF is defined to have 8 (eight) and only 8 (eight)
fields...  field 8 (eight) on the other hand, is defined to have subfields
that are comma seperated just like fields 1 (one) thru 8 (eight)... this
gives the /impression/ of something that is not...

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 FV> At any rate, That's just my conviction and belief. :)

and it is accurate, too...

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