Microsoft KB Archive/62550

Works: File Transfer: Mac Works 2.00 to DOS Works 2.00 (WP)

PSS ID Number: Q62550 Article last modified on 08-28-1998

2.00

MACINTOSH

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The information in this article applies to:

 == Microsoft Works for the Macintosh, version 2.0 == 

= SUMMARY =

The following information describes file-transfer procedures between Microsoft Works for the Macintosh and Microsoft Works for DOS.

Macintosh-to-DOS File Transfer
To transfer Word Processor documents between Works for the Macintosh 2.00 and Works for DOS 2.00, do the following:


 * 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 .RTF appended to it and click the Export button.
 * 3) Select Export As Rich Text Format and click the Save button.
 * 4) Transfer the file to the DOS environment. See the section labeled “File Transfers” for ways to do this.
 * 5) Start Works for DOS and choose Convert from the File menu.
 * 6) Select the Macintosh file that was just converted and press ENTER.
 * 7) Choose Microsoft Works as the format and press ENTER.
 * 8) Works for DOS will create a new converted file with a .WPS extension. Choose Open from the File menu and open the converted file.

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, files can be transfered 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. As a result, a 3.5-inch DOS-formatted disk can be placed in the machine and store or retrieve files without any extra hardware or software. Please consult a Macintosh owner’s guide for more details.

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