I have a simple flatfile with one record.

7*103*PV 8/003350*Joe Bloggs*6*7*8*9*0*11*719***<crlf>

The record's first field is 7 and is actual data.  Now I can get the file to
validate perfectly in VS.  However, when I use the spec within the runtime
in a FF Disassmbler it fails with "Unexpected data found while looking for:
'*'".  Now I can fix this by using setting the Tag Identifier to 1, but
obviously I need the data so I cannot do this.  It also happens to be a
promoted field.

How can I get this to parse without setting the Tag identifier property of
the parent node?  Do I have to set a Tag Idenifier for a delimed Flat file?

If not what am I doing wrong?

Thanks in advance
Mig

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Mig,

It seems to me like the error is indicating that your schema has more
fields than are present in the instance data... not fully understanding the
record structure your using it's difficult to know for sure.  In general
for simple flat file structure, you shouldn't need a tag unless there is
the possibility of ambiguity when matching records.

Can you attach your schema and instance file for us to take a look at?  If
you can't attach the files, cut/paste them directly into a post using
notepad.

Thank you,
Dave

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