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# 8  
Old 12-18-2008
It cant work in this scenario since you didn't tell about this requirement before Smilie. Maybe post more info sooner since you had it already.
And by the way, use code tags to display your code and logs etc. eye friendly, thank you.
# 9  
Old 12-18-2008
Oh.. I am sorry. i would take care to use code tags when i post the code next time
# 10  
Old 12-18-2008
Code:
awk '/^1/ {print;getline; if ( /^3/ ) {print "2|||\n"$0} else {print}} /^[^123]/ {print} ' infile
1|ETG|63121387883|Alternate|Y
2|||
3|79.58|||GBP||
4|001137001
4|0011372
5|1021801
5|1021901
1|ETG|63121387884|Alternate|Y
2|||
3|79.58|||GBP||
4|001137001
5|1021732
5|1021802
1|ETG|63128363077|Alternate|Y
2|EN_GB||Electrogalvanize 0.5 m2 ( Renault )
4|001137001
4|001137002
5|1021701
5|1021901
5|7040500
1|ETG|63128363078|Alternate|Y
2|||
3|88.51|||GBP||
4|001137001
5|1021702

# 11  
Old 12-18-2008
thanks a lot its working
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