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Analysis Toolpack Data Analysis
I have an hp desktop. How do I download the data analysis toolpack in excel? I looked up the directions and it says click the file tab as the first step and i dont see it.
I have an hp desktop. How do I download the data analysis toolpack in excel? I looked up the directions and it says click the file tab as the first step and i dont see it. Read More
Excel Macros
Hi everyone, I am trying to figure out how to make a macro that will show and hide up multiple tabs in a excel spreadsheet by using a ActiveX Checkbox. I am able to show a tab by clicking on that designated checkbox. I need “SHEET 2” checkbox to show “SHEET 3”, “SHEET 4”, and “SHEET 5” once checked, then hide those sheets once it is unchecked. I tried to add a sheet but it wont accept macro enabled sheets.
Hi everyone, I am trying to figure out how to make a macro that will show and hide up multiple tabs in a excel spreadsheet by using a ActiveX Checkbox. I am able to show a tab by clicking on that designated checkbox. I need “SHEET 2” checkbox to show “SHEET 3”, “SHEET 4”, and “SHEET 5” once checked, then hide those sheets once it is unchecked. I tried to add a sheet but it wont accept macro enabled sheets. Read More
How can I save a fixed field definition when importing into Excel?
I frequently need to import the same fixed field file into Excel every week.
During the Open operation, I’m selecting a text file. I’m presented with a window to select the heading column, the row# where the data starts, and the column breaks.
Where is this definition stored? How can I automatically apply it?
When searching the web, I found several articles that say that the definition is saved in the spreadsheet, but I can’t figure out how to apply it. Every time I try to import a new flat file – Excel does not use the existing sheet – it opens a new sheet – so whatever column breaks and data row# exists in the spreadsheet does not in the new one when I chose Open.
Please see attached redacted sample of the dialog I’m talking about.
I understand I can define and save a data source. I was wondering if the import functionary has this capability as well.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I frequently need to import the same fixed field file into Excel every week.During the Open operation, I’m selecting a text file. I’m presented with a window to select the heading column, the row# where the data starts, and the column breaks.Where is this definition stored? How can I automatically apply it?When searching the web, I found several articles that say that the definition is saved in the spreadsheet, but I can’t figure out how to apply it. Every time I try to import a new flat file – Excel does not use the existing sheet – it opens a new sheet – so whatever column breaks and data row# exists in the spreadsheet does not in the new one when I chose Open. Please see attached redacted sample of the dialog I’m talking about.I understand I can define and save a data source. I was wondering if the import functionary has this capability as well.Any help would be greatly appreciated. Read More
ajax and connection to mvc .net
I need to access some c# code from javascript in MVC ,NET (not blazor). I have the below. This is very specific to .NET and MVC stack and not a generic ajax question like another one in stack overfow. I get no error message it just continues to the next statement after the ajax call. There could be 2 possible issues i think. My url: ‘/Home/CreatePostcodeFromCoordinates’, is wrong. Or my C# assembly is not part of the assembly? or something similar. I am not that experienced with Web techs, I come from a DB background but can’t be that difficult to get this link working right? Can’t see anything else wrong. Also does the return value from C# need to be some special format or a string (as per now) is ok? this could be another reason? Thank you!
console.log(“just before /Home/CreatePostcodeFromCoordinates”);
$.ajax({
type: “POST”,
url: ‘/Home/CreatePostcodeFromCoordinates’,
data: { param1: longitude, param2: latitude },
success: function (response) {
console.log(‘success’);
console.log(response);
},
error: function (error) {
console.error(error);
}
});
I need to access some c# code from javascript in MVC ,NET (not blazor). I have the below. This is very specific to .NET and MVC stack and not a generic ajax question like another one in stack overfow. I get no error message it just continues to the next statement after the ajax call. There could be 2 possible issues i think. My url: ‘/Home/CreatePostcodeFromCoordinates’, is wrong. Or my C# assembly is not part of the assembly? or something similar. I am not that experienced with Web techs, I come from a DB background but can’t be that difficult to get this link working right? Can’t see anything else wrong. Also does the return value from C# need to be some special format or a string (as per now) is ok? this could be another reason? Thank you!console.log(“just before /Home/CreatePostcodeFromCoordinates”);
$.ajax({
type: “POST”,
url: ‘/Home/CreatePostcodeFromCoordinates’,
data: { param1: longitude, param2: latitude },
success: function (response) {
console.log(‘success’);
console.log(response);
},
error: function (error) {
console.error(error);
}
}); Read More
Delegate access outlook 365 Online Archive
Client,trying to share access to his Online Archive. On the web outlook it sjows up as In place Archive .
I see its like a separate mailbox but still inside his original mailbox.
He gave permissions as publishing author to subordinate, everything shows up on hers except the ‘Online archive ‘ .
Is it possible to delegate access to online Archive at all.
Client,trying to share access to his Online Archive. On the web outlook it sjows up as In place Archive .I see its like a separate mailbox but still inside his original mailbox.He gave permissions as publishing author to subordinate, everything shows up on hers except the ‘Online archive ‘ .Is it possible to delegate access to online Archive at all. Read More
AI Skills Navigator is now live in French, German and Spanish!
We are thrilled to share that the AI Skills Navigator now localizes to French, Spanish, and German.
The general link https://aka.ms/AISkillsNavigator will localize according to the language that the user’s browser is set to.
To view the AI Skills Navigator in French, Spanish and German use these unique URLs:
French: https://aiskillsnavigator.microsoft.com/fr-fr
Spanish: https://aiskillsnavigator.microsoft.com/es-es
German: https://aiskillsnavigator.microsoft.com/de-de
We are thrilled to share that the AI Skills Navigator now localizes to French, Spanish, and German.
The general link https://aka.ms/AISkillsNavigator will localize according to the language that the user’s browser is set to.
To view the AI Skills Navigator in French, Spanish and German use these unique URLs:
French: https://aiskillsnavigator.microsoft.com/fr-fr
Spanish: https://aiskillsnavigator.microsoft.com/es-es
German: https://aiskillsnavigator.microsoft.com/de-de Read More
Error Occurred While Enrolling for a Certificate – Certificate Server
I am getting the above error when try to renew or enroll a new certificate.
Additional information is The Certificate request could be submitted to the certification authority. Error: The RPC server is unavailable. 0X800706ba (WIN32: 1733 RPC_S_SERVER_UNAVAILABLE)
Our CA was on a domain controller where we were getting this error. I moved the CA to it own server, restored the CA but still getting this.
I have searched and followed numerous suggestions on the above topic but none have resolved the issue.
This is running on a patched Windows Server 2022.
Any additional suggestions would be appreciated.
I am getting the above error when try to renew or enroll a new certificate.Additional information is The Certificate request could be submitted to the certification authority. Error: The RPC server is unavailable. 0X800706ba (WIN32: 1733 RPC_S_SERVER_UNAVAILABLE)Our CA was on a domain controller where we were getting this error. I moved the CA to it own server, restored the CA but still getting this.I have searched and followed numerous suggestions on the above topic but none have resolved the issue.This is running on a patched Windows Server 2022.Any additional suggestions would be appreciated. Read More
ISSUE: Windows Server 2025 – OneDrive Shell Folder does not work in File Explorer
Dear Windows Server Insider team,
I am seeing this issue for a longer time now and hoped it would be resolved.
Will be repeating my tests with 26311 soon and updating this thread by then.
I consider this issue of medium importance. If this goes live it can harm especially Windows Server based VDI which usually using OneDrive and FSLogix Containers.
This one is just tested in easy complexity with OneDrive for Home Use, but I expect it can also affect OneDrive for Business.
Thanks!
Dear Windows Server Insider team,
I am seeing this issue for a longer time now and hoped it would be resolved.
Will be repeating my tests with 26311 soon and updating this thread by then.I consider this issue of medium importance. If this goes live it can harm especially Windows Server based VDI which usually using OneDrive and FSLogix Containers.
This one is just tested in easy complexity with OneDrive for Home Use, but I expect it can also affect OneDrive for Business.Thanks!
https://aka.ms/AAt80nr Read More
Tracing who set up a form and accessing
I have a URL to a form that was set up by someone in my organisation. It wasn’t shared with me and I can’t find anyone else that it has been shared with. I know that at least one person has filled out the form but I’m not able to access their responses.
Is there a way to find the form in ‘Forms’, see who set it up, and then access it/get it shared with me.
thanks.
I have a URL to a form that was set up by someone in my organisation. It wasn’t shared with me and I can’t find anyone else that it has been shared with. I know that at least one person has filled out the form but I’m not able to access their responses.Is there a way to find the form in ‘Forms’, see who set it up, and then access it/get it shared with me. thanks. Read More
Pivot/Transpose Issue
Hello all,
On the left is my current table. I want it to look like the table on the right. (I manually created a sample for reference, but my table has over 7000 rows so I can’t manually create the whole thing).
As you can see I have multiple entries per day. When I transpose it in PQ, it shortens it to one entry per day, basically erasing all the other entries.
Help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
Hello all, On the left is my current table. I want it to look like the table on the right. (I manually created a sample for reference, but my table has over 7000 rows so I can’t manually create the whole thing). As you can see I have multiple entries per day. When I transpose it in PQ, it shortens it to one entry per day, basically erasing all the other entries. Help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! Read More
New Outlook is missing too many features
Trying to update an email account to new IMAP and SMTP details and you can’t do that because that feature does not exist, the only option is to delete the account and start over.
However, there are emails only on the machine in outlook for the account that we need to keep, which wouldn’t be a problem in the old outlook, we could just export them…but not with new outlook, now we can’t export files because once again that feature does not exist.
Why would they release such an incomplete product and tell people it’s new and improved?
Ended up downloading a different mail app for the new email address just so we could keep the old emails, such a farce.
Trying to update an email account to new IMAP and SMTP details and you can’t do that because that feature does not exist, the only option is to delete the account and start over.However, there are emails only on the machine in outlook for the account that we need to keep, which wouldn’t be a problem in the old outlook, we could just export them…but not with new outlook, now we can’t export files because once again that feature does not exist.Why would they release such an incomplete product and tell people it’s new and improved?Ended up downloading a different mail app for the new email address just so we could keep the old emails, such a farce. Read More
Vancouver Power BI and Modern Excel User Group Meet-up
Title: Writing Powerful Custom Functions with LET and LAMBDA
Session Outline:
Microsoft expert Diarmuid Early will be showing us how to write powerful custom functions using LET and LAMBDA. He’ll start things off with a brief introduction to the basics of writing custom functions with LAMBDA, including how to write, store, and share, as well as some comparison vs VBA user-defined functions. We’ll then move onto writing more complex formulas with LET – and how to do it while maintaining auditability. Then, he’ll show us how to combine LET and LAMBDA to make complex multi-step custom functions.
Title: Writing Powerful Custom Functions with LET and LAMBDASession Outline:Microsoft expert Diarmuid Early will be showing us how to write powerful custom functions using LET and LAMBDA. He’ll start things off with a brief introduction to the basics of writing custom functions with LAMBDA, including how to write, store, and share, as well as some comparison vs VBA user-defined functions. We’ll then move onto writing more complex formulas with LET – and how to do it while maintaining auditability. Then, he’ll show us how to combine LET and LAMBDA to make complex multi-step custom functions. Read More
How to remove personal retention tags from all users mailboxes programmatically
My customer is using MRM and has been for a long time in office 365. Recently they noticed that employees were putting personal tags on some items, this is against their policy. The way to prevent users from using personal tags is documented here.
Users can use all personal retention tags regardless of retention policy in Exchange Online – Microsoft Support
Once that is complete, they’d like to remove any personal tags on email items or folders in all user mailboxes. I am told you need an EWS script to do this. Does anyone have an examples script?
My customer is using MRM and has been for a long time in office 365. Recently they noticed that employees were putting personal tags on some items, this is against their policy. The way to prevent users from using personal tags is documented here.Users can use all personal retention tags regardless of retention policy in Exchange Online – Microsoft SupportOnce that is complete, they’d like to remove any personal tags on email items or folders in all user mailboxes. I am told you need an EWS script to do this. Does anyone have an examples script? Read More
Vancouver Power BI and Modern Excel User Group Meet-up
Title: Power BI Performance Troubleshooting
Session Outline:
First, we’ll learn about some of the newest features and updates in Power BI with Joseph Yeates. Next, Daniel Szepesi and Jocelyn Porter will present on troubleshooting performance in Power BI, from Desktop to Log Analytics.
Troubleshooting performance on a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution can be very difficult. You don’t own the machines anymore so how do you get to performance data? Power BI at its core is Analysis Services Tabular so some of the troubleshooting tools might be familiar to SQL performance people but it has some built-in capability to help isolate performance issues as well.
This session will include a discussion of Power BI architecture and then will be a demo-heavy walkthrough of using the Power BI Performance Analyzer, SQL Profiler and Azure Log Analytics to help isolate and resolve performance issues with Power BI.
Title: Power BI Performance TroubleshootingSession Outline:First, we’ll learn about some of the newest features and updates in Power BI with Joseph Yeates. Next, Daniel Szepesi and Jocelyn Porter will present on troubleshooting performance in Power BI, from Desktop to Log Analytics.Troubleshooting performance on a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution can be very difficult. You don’t own the machines anymore so how do you get to performance data? Power BI at its core is Analysis Services Tabular so some of the troubleshooting tools might be familiar to SQL performance people but it has some built-in capability to help isolate performance issues as well.This session will include a discussion of Power BI architecture and then will be a demo-heavy walkthrough of using the Power BI Performance Analyzer, SQL Profiler and Azure Log Analytics to help isolate and resolve performance issues with Power BI. Read More
How can I highlight lowest value in multiple excel sheet?
Dear Community,
I am desperately trying my luck here in this community. Can anyone help me how to highlight lowest value in multiple excel sheet?
Thank you in advance for your help
Dear Community,I am desperately trying my luck here in this community. Can anyone help me how to highlight lowest value in multiple excel sheet?Thank you in advance for your help Read More
cannot cast nvarchar to numeric error
I’m getting the following error no matter what I do. I’ve casted all the columns to nvarchar in the sql query and the input parameter is text in SSRS and nvarchar(500) in the stored procedure. If I run the query/stored procedure it works fine. but if I run it in SSMS I get this error no matter what I do?
What I have tried:
1. Casted all the select columns to nvarchar
2. the ssrs report parameter is “text” and the stored procedure parameters are numeric but casted as nvarchar
3. Some of the data has null rows would that cause this error?
SQL (obfuscated of course)
Error:
An error has occurred during report processing. (rsProcessingAborted)
Cannot read the next data row for the dataset datasource1. (rsErrorReadingNextDataRow)
Error converting data type nvarchar to numeric.
I’m getting the following error no matter what I do. I’ve casted all the columns to nvarchar in the sql query and the input parameter is text in SSRS and nvarchar(500) in the stored procedure. If I run the query/stored procedure it works fine. but if I run it in SSMS I get this error no matter what I do? What I have tried:1. Casted all the select columns to nvarchar2. the ssrs report parameter is “text” and the stored procedure parameters are numeric but casted as nvarchar3. Some of the data has null rows would that cause this error? SQL (obfuscated of course)ALTER PROCEDURE SSRS_GetSomething @ListOfIds as nvarchar(500)ASBEGINSET NOCOUNT ON; —Check the string for multiple premiseid’s and parse the string to convert from premise to numericDECLARE @result as nvarchar(500) select TRY_CAST(id as nvarchar) as ‘ID1’,TRY_CAST(id2 as nvarchar) as ‘ID2’,streetaddress as ‘StreetAddress’,TRY_CAST([PossibleYear] as nvarchar) as ‘Year’,TRY_CAST(test2 as nvarchar) as ‘test2’,TRY_CAST(year3 as nvarchar) as ‘Year3’,TRY_CAST(numeric8 as nvarchar) as ‘NumericColumn’,TRY_CAST(numeric9 as nvarchar) as ‘numeric9’,TRY_CAST(numeric10 as nvarchar) as ‘Numeric10’,TRY_CAST(numeric11 as nvarchar) as ‘numeric11’,TRY_CAST(numeric12 as nvarchar) as ‘Numeric12’ from table1 border by b.numeric1 desc,b.numeric2 , b.numeric3; ENDGO Error:An error has occurred during report processing. (rsProcessingAborted)Cannot read the next data row for the dataset datasource1. (rsErrorReadingNextDataRow)Error converting data type nvarchar to numeric. Read More
Azure Virtual Desktop – Problems Attempting Locked down Exam Environment
I am attempting to build an Azure Virtual Desktop that will be used for an Exam Environment. The physical workstations are thin clients that auto-direct to RDP and access our AVD environment. Using a Windows11+Office365 image, I created a basic image. I added shortcuts to the desktop (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, a web shortcut)
I want a non-persistent desktop that does not pull any information from a user’s account. Not OneDrive, not Teams, no roaming files. It will pass-through the user’s credentials for obtaining a Office license and nothing more. All internet will be blocked, and only a couple of sites will be accessed.
All lockdown settings are handled through GPO (GPO settings File). **not shown in the file is the usage of Teams where I used a fake tenant ID so it was impossible to loadlink MSTeams. But to block OneDrive as indicated in the file, I did use the correct tenant ID.
Does it work? Yes. But it has issues loading up.
When you attempt to sign in, it will take exactly 10min ‘Preparing Windows’.
Once this completes, in the bottom left corner is a minimized DOS window. When you restore this window it shows it’s attempting to run UsrLogon.cmd but has the error “The command prompt has been disabled by your administrator. Press any key to continue…”, which when done takes you to the desktop.
Lastly, the weblink is created for the student to upload their exam to our CRM when completed. When you access this weblink it opens with “Welcome-new-device is blocked” and you have to use TaskManager to kill Edge, and then restart it so it will then properly access the CRM site.
While this does work as intended once you get to this point, it’s an unnecessary delay. Especially when attempting to take an exam.
I need help trying to identify those (3) problems;
– Why is it taking 10 minutes to prepare windows, and how do you make it stop doing that?
– Why is the usrlogon.cmd failing to run (and I don’t appear to need it, so how to stop it completely?)
– What GPO did I miss with Edge to not have that ‘welcome new deviceuser’ to appear and just load the website I want.
I am attempting to build an Azure Virtual Desktop that will be used for an Exam Environment. The physical workstations are thin clients that auto-direct to RDP and access our AVD environment. Using a Windows11+Office365 image, I created a basic image. I added shortcuts to the desktop (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, a web shortcut)I want a non-persistent desktop that does not pull any information from a user’s account. Not OneDrive, not Teams, no roaming files. It will pass-through the user’s credentials for obtaining a Office license and nothing more. All internet will be blocked, and only a couple of sites will be accessed.All lockdown settings are handled through GPO (GPO settings File). **not shown in the file is the usage of Teams where I used a fake tenant ID so it was impossible to loadlink MSTeams. But to block OneDrive as indicated in the file, I did use the correct tenant ID. Does it work? Yes. But it has issues loading up. When you attempt to sign in, it will take exactly 10min ‘Preparing Windows’.Once this completes, in the bottom left corner is a minimized DOS window. When you restore this window it shows it’s attempting to run UsrLogon.cmd but has the error “The command prompt has been disabled by your administrator. Press any key to continue…”, which when done takes you to the desktop.Lastly, the weblink is created for the student to upload their exam to our CRM when completed. When you access this weblink it opens with “Welcome-new-device is blocked” and you have to use TaskManager to kill Edge, and then restart it so it will then properly access the CRM site. While this does work as intended once you get to this point, it’s an unnecessary delay. Especially when attempting to take an exam. I need help trying to identify those (3) problems;- Why is it taking 10 minutes to prepare windows, and how do you make it stop doing that?- Why is the usrlogon.cmd failing to run (and I don’t appear to need it, so how to stop it completely?)- What GPO did I miss with Edge to not have that ‘welcome new deviceuser’ to appear and just load the website I want. Read More
Create a dax to filter only last four hours and lookup a column
Hi Team,
I have below sample data:
We need to create a dax using below logics:
filter HeatSense_Device table for last four hours(use ‘UpdatedOn'(max&min datetime) column for this)Then look if the ‘UserMode’ contains ‘heat’ in all rows.If the above 2 conditions are true then return “Heating on Last 4 Hours” else blank.
We tried to create the below logic but its not giving correct output:
Last 4 Hours in Heat =
var latestdatetime = max(HeatSense_Device[UpdatedOn])
var earliestdatetime = latestdatetime-4/24
var last4hours =
CALCULATETABLE(HeatSense_Device,HeatSense_Device[UpdatedOn]<=latestdatetime && HeatSense_Device[UpdatedOn]>=earliestdatetime)
var maximummode = MAXX(last4hours,HeatSense_Device[UserMode])
var minimummode = MINX(last4hours,HeatSense_Device[UserMode])
return
if(and(maximummode=”heat”,minimummode=”heat”),”Heating on Last 4 Hours”,BLANK())
Ouput:
When I bring in UpdatedOn column into visual to test the above dax, it retuns the whole 24hours instead of last four hours. I want to show only last four hours where there is heat in table.
Could you please help us in creating a dax or modify the above dax ?
PFA file here Heatsense – Copy.pbix
Please advise!
Thanks in advance!
Hi Team, I have below sample data: We need to create a dax using below logics:filter HeatSense_Device table for last four hours(use ‘UpdatedOn'(max&min datetime) column for this)Then look if the ‘UserMode’ contains ‘heat’ in all rows.If the above 2 conditions are true then return “Heating on Last 4 Hours” else blank.We tried to create the below logic but its not giving correct output: Last 4 Hours in Heat =
var latestdatetime = max(HeatSense_Device[UpdatedOn])
var earliestdatetime = latestdatetime-4/24
var last4hours =
CALCULATETABLE(HeatSense_Device,HeatSense_Device[UpdatedOn]<=latestdatetime && HeatSense_Device[UpdatedOn]>=earliestdatetime)
var maximummode = MAXX(last4hours,HeatSense_Device[UserMode])
var minimummode = MINX(last4hours,HeatSense_Device[UserMode])
return
if(and(maximummode=”heat”,minimummode=”heat”),”Heating on Last 4 Hours”,BLANK()) Ouput: When I bring in UpdatedOn column into visual to test the above dax, it retuns the whole 24hours instead of last four hours. I want to show only last four hours where there is heat in table.Could you please help us in creating a dax or modify the above dax ? PFA file here Heatsense – Copy.pbixPlease advise! Thanks in advance!@SergeiBaklan Read More
Editing in classic mode just reloads the page
Hi all – Strange problem. I have inherited a system where a user fills out a form and, on submission, a subsite is generated (Classic Mode). About a month ago, “Edit Page” ceased working. All it does is reload the page. “Stop Editing” is greyed out and no web parts are selectable. I viewed in Devleoper Mode (Edge) and there are no errors or JS bugs. Has Microsoft deprecated features in Classic Mode that would affect editing web parts in Classic?
Hi all – Strange problem. I have inherited a system where a user fills out a form and, on submission, a subsite is generated (Classic Mode). About a month ago, “Edit Page” ceased working. All it does is reload the page. “Stop Editing” is greyed out and no web parts are selectable. I viewed in Devleoper Mode (Edge) and there are no errors or JS bugs. Has Microsoft deprecated features in Classic Mode that would affect editing web parts in Classic? Read More
Is it safe to convert MBOX to PDF ?
Yes, it is generally safe to convert MBOX files to PDF as long as you use trusted software or tools. MBOX files contain email messages, and converting them to PDF simply transforms the message content into a readable, printable format. However, here are some safety considerations:
1. Use Trusted Software: Ensure that the tool or software you are using for the conversion is from a reliable source to avoid malware or other security risks.
2. Check Privacy Policies: If you are using an online tool, make sure it has a good reputation for privacy and does not store your emails or data.
3. Backup Your Data: Before converting, it’s a good practice to back up your MBOX files to prevent any data loss.
4. Be Cautious of Attachments: If your emails contain attachments, ensure that sensitive attachments are handled properly in the conversion process.
If you are mindful of these points, the conversion process should be safe.
Yes, it is generally safe to convert MBOX files to PDF as long as you use trusted software or tools. MBOX files contain email messages, and converting them to PDF simply transforms the message content into a readable, printable format. However, here are some safety considerations: 1. Use Trusted Software: Ensure that the tool or software you are using for the conversion is from a reliable source to avoid malware or other security risks. 2. Check Privacy Policies: If you are using an online tool, make sure it has a good reputation for privacy and does not store your emails or data. 3. Backup Your Data: Before converting, it’s a good practice to back up your MBOX files to prevent any data loss. 4. Be Cautious of Attachments: If your emails contain attachments, ensure that sensitive attachments are handled properly in the conversion process. If you are mindful of these points, the conversion process should be safe. Read More