Export from CSV

Hi,
Need help from from where can I start what follows :
- using forms client server (6i)
- the user has a csv file on his local hard drive (if need to put the file in a ftp drive, this will be possible).
- from the forms screen, the user will click a button, this will :
1- extract some data from the csv file and do some validations
2- import some data into the database
Please let me know what is the approch for this kind of request.
Thanks for any help.

Dear Kamran,
Jina merely asked for an opinion as to which approach might be best for the situation described not a blow-by-blow solution with code samples, etc. There is a ton of tutorials and other sample material available on the internet to learn how to use Oracle Forms or any other development methodology for that matter.
Many new users post to these forums expecting those of us who have some experience in Forms to "Give" them the solution rather than "Guide" them to a solution. This is very defeating in many ways, but I'll name just a few. First, it puts all of the work on "Us" - the so called "Experts" to do your work (or in many cases - homework) for you. If you want us to do the work for you, please contact me outside of the forums and we can discuss my terms. Second, the so called "Experts" that routinely offer possible solutions in this forum do this in addition to our current work (job or contract, etc). We don't always have the time to provide a complete solution. And Third, what would you learn if you simply took the code provided by the forum and stuck it in your form. Most people post here looking for ideas they haven't thought of yet or for inspiration and yes, for complete solutions. As you look around the forum, you will find very few "Complete" solutions offered here. You will also find, that those requesting or demanding complete solutions are often chastised for it. You might want to read the "Before posting on this forum please read" thread by Grant Ronald at the top of this forum.
Respectfully,
Craig...

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