Garry, thanks for providing the solution. i have another similar file and
tried to use it but it did not work.

i can try to upload the text file if you would like to see it

Yes, I can test with it here to see why because my test file just repeats your
2 sample blocks a gazillion times. Meanwhile, try Claus' suggestion...

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Garry

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