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    I recently upgraded from alpha5 version 4 to version 5. Since then an export that I run daily goes to the wrong path. It is going to the path where the database is instead of where I need it to go. i have changed it and replaced it to no avail. Any ideas?
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    RE: export

    Tell us a little more about the export...how was it setup, originally? What program do you export to? (Could you go to that program and import Alpha into it, instead?)

    Wanda

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      #3
      RE: export

      I am exporting data from a table into a text file for use on another application.

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        #4
        RE: export

        Wade, when you use the Export Genie and you get to where you need to name the export file, click on the folder to find the folder you want to import it to, name it, and it will export it and save it to that folder/name.

        Is this what you're hoping to do?
        Wanda

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          #5
          RE: export

          That is what I have done and the way that it ran before I did the upgrade. Now no matter where I tell it to go it defaults to the folder where the database resides.

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            #6
            RE: export

            Okay, if you go into design mode of the saved export, does it show the correct path(s) and filename beside Export file?

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              #7
              RE: export

              Yes. It is correct there. That is why it is blowing my mind. Everywhere I can think to look it is setup correctly.

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                #8
                RE: export

                You've checked to be sure the folder you have named truly exists, and that it is spelled correctly and all that?

                Are you on a network? If so, has the network filing structure changed in any way?

                I'm pretty much stumped, at this point, as I don't know much about the internal workings of a network.

                So what happens when you go to Windows Explorer and look for the folder and file? Is it simply there with no data? Is it possible that your exporting old data over old data and just thinking you're exporting a different/newer set of data?

                W

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                  #9
                  RE: export

                  No network changes, the network path I am trying to go to does exist. I was actually running this same script for about 2 years with version 4. The really strange thing is when you run the script it tells you which file it is going to overwrite and it is in the wrong location. i had to write a batch job to move it where it needs to be. But yes i checked the data and it is writing current data.

                  If you don't have any more ideas i do appreciate your help and maybe someone else will have an idea.

                  wade

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                    #10
                    RE: export

                    Gosh darnit, then...to me it seems network related somehow, but I just am not skilled there. Sorry that I didn't solve it for you :(

                    I suggest you start a new post, since this one has several replies. If you post a new one, indicate everything you've tried so that another person who can help you won't have to start at the beginning again.

                    Good luck! Keep at it, though. I KNOW someone here has the answer...
                    Wanda

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