Adding spaces to each record in a file

[gsdcrazy]

Gurus,

I am hoping there is a simple way to add spaces to the end of each record in a file. The company has a standard compare facility that compares yesterday's and today's transaction files (taking into account keys, etc.), but it requires the records in the two files to be the same length. We are adding a new field on the end of the record and need to pad yesterday's files.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
gsdcrazy

 

[bi]

I had the same problem once. See if this thread will help you. thread822-222458

 

[KenCunningham]

Or man fold?

 

[gsdcrazy]

bi and KenCunningham,

This is just what I needed. Never thought to search for "padding lines". Thanks for the help.

Thanks,
gsdcrazy