can't create schema using .adp (or transfertext method renderred useless without schema)

So, what's the deal? I'm using an .adp (please don't ask why or suggest
i use an .mdb - this is a sore subject and i might snap) and i can't
save a schema when exporting a table as fixed width .txt - furthermore,
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/information-technology/11980-cant-create-schema-using-adp-transfertext.html
using the transfertext method without specifying a schema yeilds less
than desirable results: seemingly picking and choosing which fields to
export with no rhyme or reason. does anybody know more about this? does
EVERYBODY know more about this? am i the only one? please help. thanks.
- krep

p.s. i suppose i could just stream the data into a .txt and force the
column widths, but that's a cheesy cludge - THERE'S GOT TO BE A BETTER
WAY!!!!
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=11980

 
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