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Asked: 2026-05-10T15:30:19+00:00

Has anyone been able to get a variable record length text file (CSV) into

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Has anyone been able to get a variable record length text file (CSV) into SQL Server via SSIS?

I have tried time and again to get a CSV file into a SQL Server table, using SSIS, where the input file has varying record lengths. For this question, the two different record lengths are 63 and 326 bytes. All record lengths will be imported into the same 326 byte width table.

There are over 1 million records to import.
I have no control of the creation of the import file.
I must use SSIS.
I have confirmed with MS that this has been reported as a bug. I have tried several workarounds. Most have been where I try to write custom code to intercept the record and I cant seem to get that to work as I want.

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  1. I had a similar problem, and used custom code (Script Task), and a Script Component under the Data Flow tab.

    I have a Flat File Source feeding into a Script Component. Inside there I use code to manipulate the incomming data and fix it up for the destination.

    My issue was the provider was using ‘000000’ as no date available, and another coloumn had a padding/trim issue.

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