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3. Then name your file something like “VETS-100” and save it to a location on your hard drive. Close the

program.

4. Open NotePad. For most systems, this can be found under Start

Menu--> Programs-->Accessories.

5. From within NotePad, select the “File” menu, then select “Open.”

Then locate your (.csv) file on your hard drive and open it. Once

opened, it should show horizontal rows of comma-delimited fields.

6. Select the “File” menu and then select “Save As” from the available

choices.

7. In the “Save As Type” drop list (you may be prompted for a “Save

As” type instead), select “Text Document,” name your file something

like, “ VETS-100” and save it on your hard drive. Save a copy for

your records.

8. Close NotePad, save your text (.txt) file to a floppy disk, and submit

that version. Do not send the (.csv) file.

Note: we no longer accept fixed field text (.txt) files

This file format should be created using the specifications provided on page 3 of these instructions. We

request that you only enter “0” when it represents a real value (such as the Total for Column P).

Use blanks instead of “0” to fill field size requirements. If you have any questions regarding this

please contact the VETS-100 helpdesk via phone or e-mail at .

Instructions For Electronic Submission

of VETS-100 Reports for 2010

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