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Old 08-29-2006
Splitting the input value

Hi,

I have a Variable Char field coming whose value looks like below

562432569856

I need to extract 2 characters from it till the end and put it elsewhere

say

56
24
32
56
98
56

in this case.

Any input is appreciated.

Thanks.
# 2  
Old 08-29-2006
Code:
echo '562432569856' | fold -w2

# 3  
Old 08-29-2006
Thanks Vgersh !
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