split big text file into multiple text file

engrocky

Hi Team, can guide to split text file which has load of data and I want to split into multiple files and it should appears from (source) folder a to folder b (destination). please provide the process and brief approach. Both folder a and b are in the same content server env.

Alessio Villa

If you need to split a large text file into smaller files, and you have the ModuleSuite by AnswerModules at your disposal, the process becomes remarkably straightforward. Below, I’ll walk you through a simple scenario that demonstrates how you can achieve this.

Let's assume we have a setup with the following structure:

• Text File Splitter: The content script that handles the file splitting logic.
• Text File Splitter Destination: The destination folder for the smaller files.
• Text File Splitter Source: The source folder containing the original large text file.

In our simplified example, we've used a small text file for demonstration purposes, but the same logic is fully applicable to processing large files as well:

Using ModuleSuite's powerful scripting capabilities, you can easily write a Groovy script that reads the large file, splits it into smaller files, and saves them into the target folder.

Here’s a basic example of what the script might look like:

By executing this script, the source.txt file from the source folder is split into three parts, with each part being saved as a new node in the target folder.

Setting aside the boilerplate, the key lines in the code above are:

• Lines 3 and 4: The source file and the target folder nodes are loaded using the ModuleSuite's docman API.
• Line 5: The text file is retrieved from the content server node.
• Line 19: Each file part is created as a new content server node within the target folder.

The result would look like:

Depending on your specific scenario, ModuleSuite offers even more flexibility and power. For instance, if you're dealing with particularly large files or need to handle multiple files simultaneously, you can leverage the Distributed Agent to process them asynchronously. This approach not only improves efficiency but also allows the system to handle file processing in the background, freeing up resources for other tasks.

You can also enhance user experience by surfacing the processing progress through custom notifications, dedicated pages, or any other meaningful mechanism tailored to your needs. This means users can be kept informed of the progress without needing to monitor the process manually, ensuring they know exactly when the task is completed or if any issues arise.

Moreover, this script, like any other custom logic you implement with ModuleSuite, can be designed to be highly resilient and robust. You can incorporate comprehensive error handling and retry logic, ensuring that the process is reliable even in the face of unexpected issues.