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About u'r question

Posted by Jayanthi on January 09, 2002 at 8:27 PM

I am sorry this reply is coming so late.

Could you please tell me how u solved this problem?
I have the same situtation and any suggestion would help.

> Hi all
> Is there a method of inserting a string into a text file without overwriting existing text content.

> I am using RandomAccesFile.
> The Text file i have is a record of names under different headings.
> so for a particular heading if i need to insert another name,
> without deleting existing names what do i need to do.
> all names are on different lines.
> i am using writeUTF(),and readUTF() to read and write.bcos i need to
> be able to do the same even under UNIX.
> bye...