How can I edit files larger than two (2) Gigabytes, or split a huge file into smaller parts?
The basic VEDIT can edit any text/data/binary files up two (2) Gigabytes (2000 Megabytes) in size. VEDIT Pro64 can edit files much larger than two Gigabytes; it has no absolute limit. It can be purchased as an upgrade. Alternatively, even the basic VEDIT can split files of any size into smaller parts, e.g., 1-Gigabyte parts, which can then be edited. After editing, the parts can be concatenated back into one file. In detail: • Run the Splitter macro by selecting {MISC, More macros, Splitter}. At the prompt, enter the name of the file to be split. The file will be split by creating files with filenames extensions, such as “.001”, “.002”, “.003”, etc. • Enter the desired size of the split parts. The default size is one (1) Megabyte. • Each split file can then be opened for editing; you can edit up to 100 files at once. • The Windows 98/NT/2000/XP “Copy” command is then used to concatenate the file back into one file.
