UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers

let me simplify it for you:

Code:

nawk '
    NF != 7 {
        printf("[%d] has invalid [%d] number of fields\n", FNR, NF)
    }
    $5 !~ /^[0-9]+$/ {
        printf("[%d] 5th field is invalid [%s]\n", FNR, $5)
}' ColCheckMe

Is it somewhat easier to parse/understand?
You should be able to see some of the familiar C/C++ concepts.

As far as helping others... I'm always willing to go 'extra mile' for someone who's willing to take a ride with me investing his/her/its own time investigating the "hints" given.
Having said that.... I'll close the 'brickbats' discussion.