Common bcp Issues

The following topics discuss issues that you can encounter when using bcp. For more information, choose one of the following topics:

Loading ASCII Files

Native Format and Improperly Defined Tables

Finding Hidden Characters in Data Files

Using Spaces for Delimiters in Data Files

Using Batch Sizes with bcp

Using Default Datatype Sizes

Copying Datetime or Smalldatetime Data

Copying Just the Date of a Datetime Field

Importing Image Data