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Re: [External] Regarding downloading data from IBM i series

I tried these different options but getting junk data in excel file also
getting error 'CWBTF0009 - The Data in this Field Is Too Long for the
OS/400 Field'

Thanks

On Tue, 7 Jun 2022 at 19:59, Lehti, Eric <elehti@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Jerry,
Those options are available so you can get the results you want for the
excel format you choose.

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Hi,

When trying to download a spool file's data which is in a flat file
(copied spool file into a flat file) in IBM i to local desktop in a excel
file format then which specific settings under file details like BIFF3(MS
Excel3 - 8) should be selected to download this spool file in a good excel
format to local desktop?

also under PC file description file how hould it be saved 1 enhanced or 2)
standard


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