Microsoft KB Archive/62548

Works: File Transfer: Mac Works 2.00 to DOS Works 1.05 (SS) PSS ID Number: Q62548 Article last modified on 05-12-1993 PSS database name: M_WorKs

2.00

MACINTOSH

Summary:

The following information describes file-transfer procedures between Microsoft Works for the Macintosh and Microsoft Works for DOS. This information is also available as part of an application note titled “Macintosh/DOS Works File Transfer.” To obtain this application note, call Microsoft Product Support Services at (206) 454-2030.

This application note can also be found in the Software/Data Library by searching on the word MK0299, the Q number of this article, or S12999. MK0299 was archived using the Compact Pro file-compression utility. You will need Extractor or a licensed copy of Compact Pro to unarchive this file.

Macintosh-to-DOS File Transfer
Follow these steps to transfer spreadsheet documents between Works for the Macintosh 2.00 and Works for Dos 1.05:


 * 1) Open the document in Works for the Macintosh, then choose Save As from the File menu.
 * 2) Enter a name for the file with .WKS appended to it and click the Export button.
 * 3) Click the Save button.
 * 4) Select Text With Values/Formulas from the dialog box that appears.
 * 5) Transfer the file to the Dos environment. See the section labeled “File Transfers” for ways to do this.
 * 6) Start Works for Dos and choose Open from the File menu.
 * 7) Select the Macintosh file that was just converted and press ENTER.
 * 8) In the Open As dialog box, select Spreadsheet and press ENTER.

The file will be opened as text. Numeric values will remain in the number format; all formulas will be formatted with text labels. To allow the formulas to calculate, edit each cell to remove the (&quot;) from the beginning of the formula.

File Transfers
The following are several ways to transfer files between Macintosh and DOS machines:


 * 1) Connect the Macintosh directly to an IBM PC by using a null modem cable. To do this, obtain the proper cabling pin-outs between the two machines. This information may be published in the reference manual supplied with the computer, or it may be purchased at most computer dealers or computer bookstores. Once the machines are correctly hooked up, the files may be transferred using a communications package, such as Microsoft Works.
 * 2) Send the file over telephone lines using a modem. To do this, each machine must have an operating modem and a communications package that supports Xmodem data transfers. Consult a communications program manual for the proper techniques when using the Xmodem protocol.
 * 3) MS-DOS files can be saved directly to an external disk drive that reads MS-DOS formatted disks and hooks up to the Macintosh’s SCSI port. Two such disk drives are the DaynaFile from Dayna Communications and MatchMaker from Micro Solutions. For more information about these products, either call Dayna Communications at (801) 531-0600 or call Micro Solutions at (815) 756-3411.
 * 4) With a special card installed in the DOS machine, you can transfer files via a network. This process requires that a card be installed in the DOS machine that allows it to use the AppleTalk network. A software package that allows the computers to communicate, such as Microsoft Mail or TOPS, is also needed.
 * 5) Many newer Macintosh computers have built-in FDHD drives (SuperDrives) and are shipped with the Apple File Exchange program. If you own one of these machines, you can place your 3.5-inch DOS-formatted disk in the machine and store or retrieve files without any extra hardware or software. See your Macintosh owner’s guide for more details.

Additional reference words: mwksconv convert

Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1993.