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How to change the file extension from .XLS to .CSV for report output format 'Delimited text (CSV)'.

Troubleshooting


Problem

When a report is run with format 'Delimited text (CSV)' the generated output file extension is still .xls instead of .csv. Also, if the advanced server parameter RSVP.CSV.MIMETYPE is either set to 'application/csv' or 'application/vnd.ms-excel' the report output has no extension.

Symptom

Report output extension is blank (no extension) or xls.

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Document Information

More support for:
Cognos Business Intelligence

Software version:
10.1, 10.1.1, 10.2.1, 10.2.2

Operating system(s):
Windows

Document number:
468301

Modified date:
08 May 2025

UID

swg21586401

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