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Macro for export to txt file

I need to automate the process of writing the contents of a Table to a comma delimited text file.  I can use the menu system of Access to do this, but I cannot determine how to do this via a macro or module?  I have to do this several times a week, so automating the
steps would be a time saver.  I am importing and exporting data between two programs.

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Please be aware, that commas in your field may cause trouble
peterpuscas method will work

alternatively you can do in VBA
a completely VBA based method could include checking the content of your fields, or you dissalow putting in commas by tablefield definitions.

the altenata VBA syntax is

DoCmd.OutputTo acTable[, "nameoftable",axText,"path&NameofTargetfile"

so place this to some command button:

Sub nameofcommandbutton_Click
DoCmd.OutputTo acTable[, "nameoftable",axText,"path&NameofTargetfile"
End Sub

Regards, Franz
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"I have to do this several times a week"

Part of answer is platform and tools/versions, and who runs what. I had simliar situation long ago.

I began with running access from command line. This enables two features. With the right OS (I even used NT server) the command can be placed in a separate command file. That command file then can be run easily at will or on a schedule. Such as daily.

The other thing it gives is the option to have an access process run by name. Inside access associate that name with a few commands. A small set such as open, run, close, exit. see above. Much is easily accessible under access help and pick lists etc.

Once successful with that, a further option comes to mind. Inside the dos command file can be placed a few others, for making a backup copy of the test files and a log to track other things such as for run time and outcome (success indicator).