probelms with attaching files and saving files

[colimanut]

Version: 2004
Operating System: Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger)
Processor: Intel

I am using a mac mini running 10.4.11 with an intel processor.

office for the Mac 2004 11.5.3

My email is gmail. The problem is this.

When I try and attach and attach a word or excel file to an email and sometimes just copying these files to a data memory chip The attachment is saved as (application/octet-stream)43R instead of either a word or excelfile. Then when it it sent and an attempt is made to down load and open the file a dialog box says this is a binary file and sometimes has a mpeg icon and can not be opened .

This problem has not always been the case., although I have had some similar issues sending to a PC based machines.

I need to be able to attach these word and excel files can anybody help?

 

[Diane Ross]

When I try and attach and attach a word or excel file to an email and
sometimes just copying these files to a data memory chip The attachment is
saved as (application/octet-stream)43R instead of either a word or excelfile.

You totally lost me at copying to a data memory chip.

Basically, you save a file, then drag that file to the Entourage attachment
window, or navigate to the file using the attachment window Add button.

See the Attachment FAQs

<http://www.entourage.mvps.org/faq_topic/attachments.html>

 

[CyberTaz]

If you're using gmail you need to check with Google on how to make the
appropriate settings for attachments.

The program originating the document has nothing to do with creating the
attachment. Just make sure you always save your files with filename
extensions using the checkbox for that purpose in the Save As dialog. Its
also a good idea to zip/stuff the file you intend to send as an attachment
regardless of whether it's going to a Mac user or a PC user.

As is Diane, I'm completely baffled by the way you mixed in the "data memory
chip" business. There really isn't any way that normal copying of a file
should cause a change in the file type. If you'll clearly describe exactly
what you're doing perhaps a suggestion can be offered.

HTH |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac

 

[colimanut]

If you're using gmail you need to check with Google on how to make the

appropriate settings for attachments.

The program originating the document has nothing to do with creating the
attachment. Just make sure you always save your files with filename
extensions using the checkbox for that purpose in the Save As dialog. Its
also a good idea to zip/stuff the file you intend to send as an attachment
regardless of whether it's going to a Mac user or a PC user.

As is Diane, I'm completely baffled by the way you mixed in the "data memory
chip" business. There really isn't any way that normal copying of a file
should cause a change in the file type. If you'll clearly describe exactly
what you're doing perhaps a suggestion can be offered.

HTH |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac





Bob Jones,

Thanks checking file name extension box in the save as dialog box seems to have done the trick.

Is the zip/stuffit a free app that can be downloaded?

Thank you for your help.

 

[Diane Ross]

Is the zip/stuffit a free app that can be downloaded?

Archive (zip) is a part of Apple. If you hold the Contextual menu key and
select a file, one of the options is to Compress. This zips the file.

Stuffit if a third party application. You can get Stuffit Expander for free.

<http://www.smith-micro-software.com/stuffit-expander.html>

 

[CyberTaz]

Thanks checking file name extension box in the save as dialog box seems to
have done the trick.

Is the zip/stuffit a free app that can be downloaded?

Thank you for your help.

No problem. As for "free" you can try Googling - There are a lot of offers
out there on Stuffit Standard. It just depends on what you're willing to put
up with in the name of "free" Quite Frankly I think Stuffit Deluxe is
one of the few apps out there that's worth the price.

Regards |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac