Microsoft KB Archive/110729

Mac Works 3.0: DB File Conversion from MS-DOS Works to Mac Works

PSS ID Number: Q110729 Article last modified on 10-22-1998

3.0

MACINTOSH

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Microsoft Works 3.0 for the Macintosh has problems converting Works for MS- DOS Database files. When you try to import Works for MS-DOS Database files, you may receive the following error:

There is no translator available to import the file .

= MORE INFORMATION =

To resolve this problem, follow these steps
  Open the Database file in Works 3.0 for MS-DOS   Save the file with the text extension (.txt).   Select Text & Tabs in the File Format section and save the file. NOTE: If you receive a message about formatting, save the file without formatting.   Using Apple File Exchange on your Macintosh, transfer the document from the MS-DOS disk to the Macintosh hard drive. NOTE: From the MS-DOS To Mac menu, choose Text.   Run Works 3.0 on your Macintosh.   Select the Database icon once, so it is highlighted.   Select the file that you translated from the MS-DOS-formatted disk and choose Open.   Press OK when the following message appears: There is no translator available to import the file “filename.wdb”. Would you like to open it as a text file? </li></ol>

If the file is still not opening, try one of the following workarounds:

<ol style="list-style-type: decimal;">  In Works for MS-DOS, choose Works Settings from the Options menu to make sure US is set as the country. -or- </li>  Reinstall Works for MS-DOS. The converters may have been installed incorrectly. </li></ol>

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Additional reference words: 3.0 Dos Works File Transfer Conversion mac pc mwksdb afe convert ====================================================================== Version : 3.0 Platform : MACINTOSH Issue type : kbprb ============================================================================= Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1998.