FTP XLSX file from UNIX to windows

Shell Programming and Scripting
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Hi,

Could someone suggest me how to FTP a xlsx file from unix to windows.

I can able to transfer xls file from unix to windows successfully. But if i transfer the xlsx file im not able to open, it through error like "The file format or file extension is not valid"

Thanks
Rathna

2

Check if you are transfering the file in binary mode not in text, since xlsx is nothing more the zip file with xml files inside.

Regards
Peasant.

3

Hi Peasant,
Thanks for your reply.

Yes im transfering the file in binary mode.
FYI, if I ftp the file with xls extenstion i could open it. But if i tranfer it with xlsx it says "file format or extension is in valid"

Thanks
Rathna

4

Probably the issue is then on server side, which is stopping you from upload of xlsx file based on some kind of file extension check on the server side.

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What's creating the xslx file on the Unix box? And what are you trying to open it with on the Windows box?