On Wed, Aug 19, 2009 at 5:42 AM, Andrew Kerber <andrew.kerber@xxxxxxxxx>wrote: > Well, in this case, since it is a text file, I would recommend using a text > editor on it before running sql loader. Some Unix guys could probably also > give you a one line command to do it. Dont focus on Oracle as the only > solution to the problem. > As you say, that should be a simple job for sed/ Also, if it allows using 'direct' mode on large files, the time with sed will be worthwhile. That 'sed', I would probably use Perl. :) Jared Still Certifiable Oracle DBA and Part Time Perl Evangelist