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10-22-2008

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Need help with a manual task

I have an ASCII file that I receive on a monthly bases that is fixed length. I break the file into separate files based on a 5 character numerical sequence. I have 20 different sequences I have to find.

the input file looks something like this
xy-ins 2008yuthnrlsinrthsntwilgrha33260001 sslh12 0000000000000
xy-ins 2008yuthnrlsinrthsntwilgrha33270001 sslh12 0000000000000
xy-ins 2008yuthnrlsinrthsntwilgrha33277001 sslh12 0000000000000

I want to copy every line that contains that sequence in that same position to a new file retaining the same format.

I'm not looking for someone to hand me a script but would be the best way of doing this. I do prefer using bash as my shell and thinking about using awk and a some type of loop. However, I have not used awk and would consider my skillset in this arena as a "noobie"...

thanks in advance for your suggestions.

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