Importing .dbf files

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Hello~

I have noticed this is a more common problem, but the solutions we have
found so far have not worked. We are trying to import a .dbf file that is
sent to us from another company. When we do we receive an error "External
table is not in the expected format." How do we get it into that format. I
see many things about drivers, etc. but so far we have had no luck. Any
guesses or suggestions would be wonderful. Thank you for your time.
 
Hi Angela,

A few things to look at:

- make sure related files are in the same folder as the dbf file (i.e. mdx
index file, dbt memo file)
- all filenames should use the 8.3 DOS rule.
- all fields in the dbf files should be alphanumeric and no more than 10
characters wide. (No special characters allowed)

HTH,
Immanuel Sibero
 
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