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

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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.

  • 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.

  • Tools/Methods Tried:

    • The assistant tried generating files with simplified content and avoided complex formatting, but the problem persists across different file types.

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!