Error - 1 ( Template failed to generate / review 3rd party macro setup )

Error - 1 ( Template failed to generate / review 3rd party macro setup )

User is getting this error when generating templates







1. checked macros settings in word. and make sure it is enabled




If still same issue occurs follow the steps below.

  • Open the template in template editor (note the template # e.g. 168 - Word)
  • Home
  • View
  • Macros
  • View macros
  • Organiser
  • Close file     ‘Macro Projects Available in:’ field should be empty
  • Open file 
  • Search for eXpd8 (P:)
  • Search for PRACTPRO
  • Search for TEMPLATE
  • Bottom right corner, click on ‘All Files’ 
  • Search through folders again and locate TEMPLATE
  • Open
  • Select AutoClose - AutoExec - AutoOpen in the ‘In TEMPLATE:’ box on the right and click <- Copy to paste them into the left hand side box and Close
  • File
  • Save As
  • Select Word 97-2003 Document (*.doc) in the drop down and Save
  • Pop up - You already have a file named 168. Do you want to replace it with this one? - YES
  • X out of Word
  • Open the document again and click Add-ins
  • The add-in fields should now be available in the toolbar

Please see video on the attachment for more detailed steps.

Generate the template again and should now open without the error. 






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