cannot read XML file contents

[Geert Janssens]

On Monday 9 August 2010, Alex Hill wrote:
> I am trying to edit my XML file to set the next invoice number, but when I
>  open it the content appears to be "encrypted" or similar. A bunch of
>  incomprehensible letters and symbols.
> 
> Any ideas on what could be causing this? I am using Windows v2.2.9
> 
> Cheers,
> Alex
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Your datafile is compressed by default.

The easiest thing to do is to go into the Preferences -> General tab,
Uncheck "Compress files" and save your document again. You will now have an 
uncompressed (and much bigger) file in plain xml.

Geert