Article ID: 179976
Article Last Modified on 11/22/2005
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- Microsoft Direct Mail Manager for Windows
This article was previously published under Q179976
SUMMARY
When you run one of the Microsoft Direct Mail Manager mailing wizards for use with Microsoft Word 97, a sample data record is created and attached. This article discusses how this process works.
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What Is the Sample Data Record?
When you run the Microsoft Word 97 templates, Flyer Wizard, Letter Wizard, or Postcard Wizard that come with Microsoft Direct Mail Manager, a sample data record is created and attached to the main document.
The sample data record that is created is called Samplerecord.csv and it is created in the Windows temp directory. It contains one record of data which can be used as a sample data file.
Samplerecord.csv is a text-only file. However, because the .csv file name extension is associated with Microsoft Excel, double-clicking the file will open the file in Microsoft Excel.
How the Samplerecord.csv File Created?
Samplerecord.csv is generated when the wizards are run. It is not installed by Microsoft Direct Mail Manager. When the wizards are run for the first time, the Samplerecord.csv file is created. After the file is created, the wizards use the existing Samplerecord.csv file.
Troubleshooting Problems with Samplerecord.csv
If the Samplerecord.csv is damaged, you may receive an error message about the merge fields being invalid, or you may receive the following error message:
To resolve this problem, delete the existing Samplerecord.csv and re-run the wizard. A new Samplerecord.csv file will be created.
REFERENCES
For more information about mail merge data sources, click the Office Assistant, type "mail merge data source," click Search, and then click one of the topics.
NOTE: If the Assistant is hidden, click the Office Assistant button on the Standard toolbar. If Word Help is not installed on your computer, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
120802 Office: How to Add/Remove a Single Office Program or Component
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