devxlogo

Create UDL files the easy way

Create UDL files the easy way

Why Trust Us

The standard way to create a UDL file is to right-click in the directory where you want to create it and select the New-Microsoft Data Link menu command. Unfortunately, on many computers, this manual procedure won’t work, because the file type “Microsoft Data Link” does not appear on the”New” menu.

The fix is easy, though: choose the “Text Document” file type,and then replace the .TXT extension with a .UDL extension. This is a knownissue in Windows 2000, but I have also observed it onboth my Windows NT 4.0 (SP4 with Visual Studio 6.0 Enterprise SP3) and Windows98 Second Edition (with VB 6.0 Pro SP4) computers.

See also  Professionalism Starts in Your Inbox: Keys to Presenting Your Best Self in Email
devxblackblue

About Our Editorial Process

At DevX, we’re dedicated to tech entrepreneurship. Our team closely follows industry shifts, new products, AI breakthroughs, technology trends, and funding announcements. Articles undergo thorough editing to ensure accuracy and clarity, reflecting DevX’s style and supporting entrepreneurs in the tech sphere.

See our full editorial policy.

About Our Journalist

Charlie Frank

Charlie has over a decade of experience in website administration and technology management. As the site admin, he oversees all technical aspects of running a high-traffic online platform, ensuring optimal performance, security, and user experience.
View Author
Show More