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Re: convert REALLY OLD PageMaker files

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From: Biff_A._Noble
Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2008 01:14
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Unable to convert/open Mac PM4 files & save in Mac PM7 file format.

Hi:

Same old story:

* Have a 20+- Mac PM4 files.
* According to various documentation Mac PM7 has a file conversion utility that converts Mac PM4 to Mac PM7 file format.

* Undertook the Mac PM4 to Mac PM7 conversion process as per recommended SOP.

STEPS:

1) Downloaded Mac PM7 trial ware (thanks Adobe!)
2) Installed Mac PM7 on a PPC (G5 Dual) Mac.
3) Booted into Classic/System 9.
4) Launched Mac PM7.
5) From within Mac PM7 was able to locate the Mac PM4 files within the Mac PM7 file conversion "module".
6) When I attempted to open/convert the Mac PM4 files which Mac PM7 recognized in the "conversion module", I was unsuccessful in opening/converting them.
7) Mac PM7 didn't generate any error messages: it simply wouldn't open/convert the Mac PM4 files although they were visible/recognized by the file converter.

* One thought is maybe the file structure of the Mac PM4 files has been damaged. E.g. the resource fork might somehow be corrupted. If anyone knows of a competent file repair utility for System 9 files I'd appreciate getting that info.

* Otherwise: any ideas/help in migrating these Mac PM4 files to Mac PM7 and getting them saved in MPM7 format would be much appreciated!!!

Thanks.
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