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text file time conversion error

hi guys,

i'm trying to import this text file into Access 2007 using get external data. however the time fields are not imported successfully

Question --> 1) why is it not being imported successfully? opening the text file in excel converts this properly
2) how can i import this text file into Access without using Excel as a go between?

Work-Hours-27.05.2013IMPORT.txt

als315

I always prefer not to import files directly to tables. If you link file at first and then import it with query, you can control process and make conversions. Look at sample (correct path to linked file with linked tables manager)
DBimport.accdb

developingprogrammer

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hi als315! yes that definitely is an excellent idea! i have always been creating temp tables to do that but your method of linking is so much better - doesn't bloat the database. never knew i could do that before ha.

Question --> 1) hey could you share with me the steps how you manage to link the text file properly? when i tried to link it what i got was this with everything all jumbled up.
2) how can i do the same in code?

thanks in advance als315!

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developingprogrammer

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great!! thanks so much als315!! that worked like a charm!! now i have one more problem but i'll post it as another question cause it's related but not exactly as per this question's header = ) thanks als315 once again!! = ))