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Old 03-27-2012
Split File data using awk
HI Guys,

I need to split the file in to number of files . file contains FILEHEADER and EOF . I have to split n number of times . I have to form the file with each splitted message between FILEHEADER and EOF using awk beign and end . how to implement please suggest.
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Old 03-27-2012
Please post sample input data and desired output. Also, tell us the logic to follow to arrive at desired output.
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Old 03-27-2012
FILEHEADERabc def
data 1
data 2
data 3
data 4 EOF
FILEHEADERabc deg
data 1
data 2
data 3
data 4 EOF

output required :
abcdef.txt which comntains data
FILEHEADERabc def
data 1
data 2
data 3
data 4 EOF

and abddeg.txt which contains data for
FILEHEADERabc deg
data 1
data 2
data 3
data 4 EOF
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