Subject: Issue with Generating Various File Formats Using GPT-4-Based Assistant

Hello everyone,

I’m currently using a GPT-4-based assistant (specifically ChatGPT) for various tasks, and I’ve encountered a significant issue with generating multiple file types. This problem has started recently, and it seems to affect various formats that were previously generated without issues.

Details of the Issue:

• File Types Affected:

  • Word (.docx)

  • PDF (.pdf)

  • Excel (.xlsx)

  • CSV (.csv)

• Symptoms:

  • The assistant attempts to generate and save these files but fails to provide a working download link or access to the generated files.

  • No specific error messages, but the files are not accessible or downloadable after generation attempts.

Questions for the Forum:

1. Possible Causes: What could be causing this sudden inability to generate and access a wide range of file formats using the assistant, considering that it previously worked fine?

2. Technical Limitations: Are there known limitations or recent changes in GPT-4-based systems (like ChatGPT) that might affect the file generation capabilities for these formats?

3. Workarounds: Are there any recommended workarounds or alternative methods for generating these file types using the assistant, or should I rely on external tools for now?

4. Troubleshooting Steps: What additional troubleshooting steps should I take to identify or resolve the root cause of this problem?

Additional Information:

• Platform: The assistant is based on GPT-4 architecture.

• Past Functionality: The assistant successfully generated these files before, so this issue is new.

• Impact: This problem is affecting my workflow, as I rely on the assistant to create and format various types of documents and files.

I would greatly appreciate any insights or suggestions from the community on how to resolve this issue or understand the potential causes.

Thank you!

• Troubleshooting Steps Taken:

  • Tried generating files with simplified content to avoid complex formatting, but the problem persists across different file types.

  • Switched browsers to see if it was a browser-related issue, but this did not resolve the problem.

• Recent Changes: There have been no notable changes on my end, but the issue began recently after having successfully received these types of files before.