How to read line #50 in first column as variable 1

[kimmelsd33]

I need to read a tab delimited text file in vb6, and store the first column, first line of data in a variable. I need to do the same with the last line, first column of data. This should store a number in the variable. For instance, read line 50, column1 and store in variable "depthstart ". With the last line, first column, stored in a variable named 'depthstop'. That's the only data I need to pull from a tab delimited text file. Does anyone have any sample code, or some pointers? I know I need to open the file and close it when I'm finished. Other than that, I'm not sure. Thanks for the help

[vb5prgrmr]

In VB's help, on the index tab, look up the following...

FreeFile Function
Open Statement
Input Function
Close Statement
Split Function



Good Luck

[kimmelsd33]

Thanks for the help. I will research. Thanks again for your help