Variable uses an Automation type not supported in Visual Basic
You tried to use a variable defined in a type library or object library that has a data type not supported by Visual Basic.
To correct this error
Use a variable of a type recognized by Visual Basic.
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If you encounter this error while using
FileGetorFileGetObject, make sure the file you are trying to use was written to withFilePutorFilePutObject.
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