problem coverting string data file to dictionary

[buran]

in your code you have 2 loops, but they work separately. In addition at the end of first loop item is actually the last pair of key and value

when you try to pass it to dict() function, it tries to make key:value pair from first element, which is in fact string with len 5 e.g. p0004

[buran]

you unnecessary complicate it. No need for [] around item.split(':') - you make a list wit one element - again list, but with 2 elements. As a result you also add a loop. Look at my latest code

[AKNL]

You are right. line = [item.split(':')] creates the need for a separate loop. converting it to item = item.split(':') dispenses with the need for a second loop.

Thanks for explaining and your patience.