Reading / Filtering a Log (Is VB a solution)

[DH22]

Hi there!

I'm looking for ideas / examples on how to read a log file, filter out content based on certain criteria that changes based on a date, and outputting the information into some format (maybe via an Access DB, or HTML, or Excel...).

Heck, I'm unsure if VB is even the best option for me, but I haven't many tools to work with nor the permission to download anything. All I have to work with is a standard WinXP box.

The log file in question is created by a 3rd party app I have no control over, but it outputs a log file stating whether or not certain content was present in another file and processed.

I can post an example if anyone is interested, but I'm mainly inquiring if I should even look in VB's direction for a solution?

(If this thread should be moved / deleted, please let me know)

-DH22

[debasisdas]

yes VB would be the simplest tool for the purpose.

[DH22]

debasisdas,

Okay. Now that I have a direction to head, I'm gonna have to go hunt down some way markers so I'm not lost.

Any pointers / suggestions?

Thank you.

[debasisdas]

please check for some atricles in the insight section of Vb.

[DH22]

debasisdas,

I got enough VB to filter the text file and import it into Excel,


Thank you. :)

-DH22