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HandiLedger - Values already exist HSoft\Data\OdbImportExportFile.Dat in HandiLedger

Receive the 'following values already exist HSoft\Data\OdbImportExportFile.Dat' error when importing MYOB

Updated over a month ago

If the error occurs, try the import again​
If the issue persists, see instructions below:

  1. Locate an earlier copy of the file OdbImportExportFile.Dat from a backup (located in the HSoft\Data) folder to restore.

  2. Close HandiSoft programs.

  3. Open File Explorer to navigate to HSoft\Data folder.

  4. Rename OdbImportExportFile.Dat file with today's date at the end e.g. OdbImportExportFile.Dat-XX-09-2022B.

  5. Rename HLConversion.Dat to the filename with today's date on the end e.g. HLConversion.Dat-XX-09-2022.

  6. Restore an older version of OdbImportExportFile.Dat to your HSoft\Data folder.

  7. Re-open HandiLedger to see if it has fixed the issue.

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