View the Data File Unformatted

To view the data file supplied with the project, load it into the Data File Tools (Technology Preview) IDE:

1. From the Data File Tools (Technology Preview) window, click File > Open, then navigate to the DataToolsDemo project directory.
2. Select datavseq.dat, then click Open.

   The Open Data File dialog box appears.

3. Ensure the Structure File (optional) field is empty.

   Note that the File Details section is populated with values; these are taken from the file header of the .dat file.

4. Click Open File.

   The contents of datavseq.dat are displayed.

   Each record is unformatted; that is, it is shown as one continuous line of text. Records are easier to view and edit if they are formatted; for that, you need to create and apply a structure file.

   Note: Some characters that cannot be displayed correctly are displayed as a period. You can still display the hexadecimal code for each of these characters, by clicking (Hex View).