Text file convert to string array

I tried to convert text file to string array. But it is not successful.
text file :
SD, 1,2,3,4
GD, 3,4,5,6
I use spreadsheet string to Array function but ALL characters is become to zero.
my result:
0,1,2,3,4
0,3,4,5,6
Solved!
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Hi,
indeed the solution of GerdW is the way to do it, except for the fact that the while loop isn't needed in this case
Have fun using LabVIEW
Kind regards,
- Bjorn -
Have fun using LabVIEW... and if you like my answer, please pay me back in Kudo's
LabVIEW 5.1 - LabVIEW 2012
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