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Simply select the correct file as the data source, save the updated file, then continue as before. For example (assuming you're still getting the SQL prompt upon opening the document), when the 'Data Link Properties' dialogue pops up, simply add the missing 'x' to the end of the file extension.
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Thanks, but I already tried that - it won't let me edit the file extension. Any other suggestions?
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