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    When I create a static Excel file from a contact list and then open the xls file I get this message:

    .......file is in a different format than the extension blah, blah,blah.  I am able to open and work with the file just fine, however, I have noticed that if I attempt to use the file to upload to Constant Contact to send emails Constant Contact can't read the file.

     

    If I copy the data from the original xls to a new xls file, I am able to upload to a service like Constant Contact.  Has any body seen this behavior or do you understand why the behavior?

     

    Thank you,

    Tuesday, December 23, 2008 10:03 PM

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    You have to save the file first after opening it the first time, then it will work.

     

    Thursday, December 25, 2008 8:46 PM
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    CRM exports out of CRM in OpenXML format I believe, thus the problem. If you Save As... this should resolve the issue.

    Leon Tribe
    Wednesday, December 24, 2008 2:20 AM
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    You have to save the file first after opening it the first time, then it will work.

     

    Thursday, December 25, 2008 8:46 PM
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    Thank you for your replies.  I have saved the dynamic worksheet file as a .xls file in Excel 97-2003 format.

    I still get the prompt on opening the file as well as the security warning about data connections being disabled. 

     

    This is certainly not a huge ordeal but shouldn't this be easier to manage?

    Monday, December 29, 2008 6:46 PM