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    Problem saving CSV file

    Hi,

    I'm having a lot of trouble saving CSV files using Excel 2010.

    Basically, I need a CSV file to feed through some specialised software. The software comes with a sample CSV file you can download, to check it's working. If I download this and run it straight through, it works fine. However, if I open the file in Excel, I get an error message (screenshot attached)

    When I resave the file as a CSV, I get a further message (screenshot attached)

    The file begins with ID, which I know is a problem (however, it also seems to be required by the software I'm using!). However, deleting this, putting an apostrophe in front, or encasing in quotes etc makes no difference - I still get the same message when I try to save as a CSV and the software will not accept it.

    Does anyone have any suggestions please? I'm at my wit's end and am now really behind!

    Thanks : )
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    Re: Problem saving CSV file

    Some info and possible solution here

    https://www.alunr.com/excel-csv-impo...-format-error/


    Another solution

    We have discovered if CSV is changed to UTF-8, the SYLK problem disapears (without change ID to Id)
    Last edited by Special-K; 08-16-2018 at 07:55 AM.
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    Special-K

    Ensure you describe your problem clearly, I have little time available to solve these problems and do not appreciate numerous changes to them.

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