How do i read multiple spaces in datasets?

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How do i read multiple spaces in datasets? ..

Answer / preetha

using DSD

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How do i read multiple spaces in datasets? ..

Answer / kumaraswamy maduri

1) While reading external data if there are any consecutive
blanks we use DSD.
2) While reading free format extrenal data, if the two word
have to be read for a sing variable we use &.

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How do i read multiple spaces in datasets? ..

Answer / king

by using : oprator

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How do i read multiple spaces in datasets? ..

Answer / sri

by using double trailing operator @@

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