From: Michelle Col Date: 2012-09-07T08:35:26+09:00 Subject: Re: read in hierarchy file then export in comma delimited format. Ryan Davis wrote in post #1074979: > On Sep 6, 2012, at 12:46 , Michelle Col wrote: > >> Hi. I am a beginner to ruby programming. I would like to create a >> program that reads in a hierarchy file having table, column and data. >> The file >> would be read and exported into a text file delimited by commas. I have >> pasted an example of the file that would be read in. Thanks in advance. > > This is not the type of task that a beginner in ruby takes on. That > implies to me that you're either cheating on homework or, more likely, > trying to get us to do your job (for free, no less). We find this type > of behavior unethical and won't help you with this. If you have a > question about ruby, fine. Ask a question about ruby. We'd love to help > you learn this fine language... But we're not here as free consultants. I am a beginner and not a programmer and needed to simply transpose a small data file. Your reply is in poor taste. While you were busy attempting to use your special ESP powers on a new user from a ruby forum, I was able to download a gem that helped me to complete the task. Good luck with your social skills - it is obvious you need help. -Michelle -- Posted via http://www.ruby-forum.com/.