Converting .xls to .csv using datastage

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sdfasih
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Converting .xls to .csv using datastage

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Hi ,
I would like to know how to convert a .xls excel work book containing two sheets to a .csv file using dataStage because the process has to be automated.
thanx.
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Cannot be done using datastage, as far as i know. You need a third party tool to do that. Google it, you will have some useful finds.
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Create a VB script on the Windows machine to effect the conversion. Invoke this via remote execution through an Execute Command activity in a job sequence.
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