SDL MultiTerm Convert can not convert Excel files

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Hello, 
 I have currently trouble converting an excel file from .xls or .xlsx into a glossary that can be used in Trados Studio 2017. I was trying to follow this ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSRow6w4UdM) instruction in order to convert the file, but whenever I am at step 4/9, i.e. choosing a file, I get an error message. I have selected the correct source file and when I press next it says "The file cannot be opened in Microsoft Excel.". My Office version is 2016 and it works without problems. I have even tried to uninstall and reinstall Office, but that did not work either. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to solve this issue? 
 Best regards.

SionTrans · Answer

Hello Sascha, 
 I have the same issue. It might not be relevant anymore but my workaround is to save the excel file as CSV and import this file instead.

Lydia Simplicio · Answer

Hello Sascha Berkel , 
 
The first thing that I would try- is a full MS Office repair (uninstalling and reinstalling won't necessarily fix a corruption in software) 
 
Open up the Control Panel on your PC (and show All Control Panel items, if necessary) and click on Programs, then Programs and Features. 
Find Microsoft Office 2010/2013/2016 in the list and highlight it. ( ... 
Click Change. 
Select Repair and Continue then follow the prompts. 
 
Then reboot your machine and see if it now works. 
 
If not, please remove the app 
c:\Users\[USERNAME]\AppData\Local\SDL OpenExchange\GlossaryConverter\ 
 
And re-install. 
 
Did this help?

Paul · Answer

Hi Sascha Berkel 
 
If you really want to use MultiTerm Convert for this instead of the Glossary Converter then perhaps make sure that you have the correct versions of Studio and MultiTerm installed first. You should have these: 
 
SDL Trados Studio 2017 SR1 - 14.1.10014.38031 
SDL MultiTerm 2017 SR1 - 14.2.6.23639 
 
But if you don't have a specific reason for wanting to use MultiTerm Convert I'd recommend you use the Glossary Converter from the SDL AppStore instead.

Paul · Answer

Hi Sascha Berkel 
 I think there are two problems here. The first is that if you are only getting TBX, UTX or XML files and none of the other options work for you then it sounds as though MultiTerm itself is not installed correctly. The second problem is a known issue, but also suggesting a problem with the installation of Excel. It says this in the Glossary Converter help: 
 Excel Not Found 
 Known Issues &rsaquo;&rsaquo; Parent Previous Next 
 Sometimes a functioning Excel installation is not recognised and you get a warning that spreadsheets cannot be handled. Try to do a repair install of excel, even if it looks perfectly fine by itself. Unfortunately this is something that I have no control over; it seems to be related to the way that installers handle some excel components, especially when updating Office. 
 If that does not help, you can install LibreOffice or OpenOffice, both support all formats that Excel does and are (hopefully) picked up by the converter if Excel is not. You may have to enforce the use of Libre/Open Office, see the section about command line use. That section also describes how to get a debug log in case of Excel issues. If you have problems with Excel, please send that debug log. 
 If all else fails, use the -l option on the command line and stick to csv/txt formats. In that case, no Excel or Office installation is used at all. For example, convert an sdltb file to txt, using the -l option, and if you want an xlsx file, open the txt file in Excel and save as xlsx there. A bit more cumbersome, but at least you'll get your data in the end. 
 The fact you have problems with them both points towards installation issues on your computer so i would recommend you log a support case for the non-functioning MultiTerm Convert and this may help you understand what needs to be done to fix the Glossary Converter as well. Use this link: 
 gateway.sdl.com/liveagentlicensing 
 You have two options: 
 1. Submit a case using a webform 2. Use live chat to get a licence reset 
 You want to use the first option and make sure that you refer to this thread so the teams can see what you have tried already. 
 Regards 
 Paul

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