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MassLynx error on Import Worksheet "Cannot import files of this type" - WKB1279

Article number: 1279

SYMPTOMS

  • When importing a CSV file or OLB file / worksheet into the MassLynx Sample List via MassLynx Files >  Import Worksheet in order to create a new sample list there is an error stating
    "Import Worksheet   
     Cannot import files of this type" 

ENVIRONMENT

  • MassLynx

CAUSE

Incorrect type of file chosen in the Import Worksheet dialog - it is set to All files (*.*) but should be the specific file type (All files is the default)

FIX or WORKAROUND

  1. Specify the file type used. 
  2. Browse to MassLynx > File > Import Worksheet > Files of type (drop-down menu)
  3. Change from default to:  "All Files (*.*)" 
  4. For Comma Delimited files select  Comma Delimited (*.CSV, *.TXT) 
  5. For OpenLynx Batch Files select Generic Batch Files (*.OLB)

    Import Worksheet MassLynx.PNG
  6. Browse to and select the desired file in the "File name:" dialog box.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For the Import Worksheet feature to work correctly, you must set a specific File of Type in the Import Worksheet dialog. This setting tells Masslynx which type of file is being imported and thus which import routine to use. All Files (*.*) does not work because this setting does not specific a file type. It only allows the user to view all file types.

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