Manipulation with *.ini file

Hi,
what would be the easiest way to read or create new ini file. I have an ini file that is not standard type, so i can't use vi's that are already written.
example of an *.ini file in the attachment.
Thanks, Božidar
Attachments:
Poligon DMS.ini ‏3 KB

For example you could read the file, skipping the first line, into a string.
Use string to array function to have a 2D array with keys in the first column and values in the second column:
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Marco

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Error with ini files & Memory Error

Hi All,
I am attaching my VI which is used to save the control values, I am doing it with configuration file, but sometimes what happens my configuration file got erased completely,and my data got lost otherwise saving control values works perfectly fine, how can I stop this so my configuration data is safe. or is there any other method to save the control values.
2ndly, I have another error in a different vi which keeps coming (image is attached as "Memory Error"), I tried installing LV and XP again, changed the PC but problem persists.
Could someone please try to throw some light on these issues.
Thanks & Regards
James
Attachments:
ini error.PNG ‏24 KB
Save control values.vi ‏50 KB
Error2.JPG ‏1 KB

Your Error2 image is not viewable. Looks like a corrupt upload.
Your fundamental problem lies in the first part of your code. If the INI file doesn't exist, then when you open it, a new one gets created. There is no SVALUE key, so you are trying to loop 0 times. Since the first for-loop does not execute, the INI file refnum does not get transferred through the tunnel, and subsequent INI file functions receive a null refnum. You need to either wire the refnum outside the loops or use shift registers for the refnum.
As to your code: OK...
You must really like whitespace, because that's the only reason I can see for having such a huge while loop that just sits there.
You really need to learn to draw straight wires.
You are jumping through unnecessary hoops. You are taking the control values, bundling them into a cluster, converting the cluster into an array, and then autoindexing the array while at the same time setting the "N" terminal of the for-loop. Whew!
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Need help on resolving the issue with adobe output server - error MSG256 & MSG 210 not in .ini file

Hi,
I am using adobe output designer 5.5 for designing the label template and using the Adobe output server for printing process.
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I assume this is too late to help you, but other might need a hint. I had the same problem, and found some possible causes that I posted on http://codeznips.blogspot.com/2010/02/adobe-output-server-message-msg210-not.html.
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Hope this helps anyone....
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Lion server file sharing issue with windows API read/write ini file (GetPrivateProfileString)

Hello,
I try to config lion server as file server for a windows application we use at work. All other computers are windows 7 or XP, lion server is the only mac. I choose lion server because it's size, quality and personal love of apple products.
10.7.2 lion server's samba file sharing works almost perfectly with all my windows machines, I can copy, delete, modify any text files or office files without any issue, but the most important windows application for my business doesn't work with samba file sharing. After some digging, I found it is because windows program can't read or write INI file stored on lion share. Windows API GetPrivateProfileString always returns empty if the INI file is store on lion share.
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I install samba3 on the same server; it works perfectly with windows API. My windows program also works. Looks like there is something wrong with lion server's sambax.
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So far, very disappointing with regards to Lion's file serving performance.

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Using ini-files with write-key/read-key (double) and defined accurarcy

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Content of Ini-File with config-data sometimes deleted?

Hello,
i have a simple vi attached where i read config-data from a file.
Sometimes it happens that the content is lost. I am not sure why, but perhaps there a errors in the vi.
I wonder about the last vi "Close Config Data" there is an onput-parameter "write configuration file? (T)".
Why is this parameter set to default-TRUE? Could it be that i shouzld set it to False? Perhaps this
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"Hardcoding ini-File Settings" or "Automatic Revision Number with tortoise"

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we use a SVN Repository with tortoise here at our company for version control.
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Hi Mario,
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number etc) and very
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bmihura wrote:
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