Converting variable length to fixed 1

[pjb]

I have a variable character string that can be from one to eight bytes long. I have to put this in file where the field is fixed length, eight long. How can I put this in the output record where it will be in a fixed length field, left justified and paddeed with spaces?

 

[PHV]

Take a look at the printf function in the awk man page.

Hope This Helps, PH.
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