Hi List, even though my question is pretty sure a RTFM question I would appreciate your help. I need to import larger .txt files (>65MB) with a special format. each line beginn's with a kind two digit code indicating the type of line. According to this type the rest of the line has fixed sizes per field. Could someone please help me how to import such a stuff (without urging me to read the whole SQL book). thanx -- //www.freelists.org/webpage/oracle-l