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On  Sat, 11 Apr 1998  Johan Thom wrote:

> I recently bought a new computer and copied my existing NB 4.5 to the new
> computer. Until now, everything seemed to work. Today I tried to generate a
> bibliography using a custom format (.FOR) file. When I get to the point
> where I have to choose the .FOR file to be used, I get an error message, "No
> .FOR files saved." There are, however, at least 15 .FOR files in the NB4
> directory. Does anybody have an idea of what the problem may be? The only
> serious difference between my new configuration and the previous one that I
> can think of, is that the new one uses FAT32 instead of FAT16.
>
> Johan Thom
> University of Stellenbosch, South Africa

I have recently posted a similar problem to the List and received a
couple of suggestions. Just tested one, by Pieter Botha which I am
now sharing with you. I am pleased to say it solves the problem
completely. After following Pieter instructions  Ibid. now merges
.FOR files normally:
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Dear  Enrique Lynch

I noticed that your problem of  "No FOR files saved" corresponds with
working on a new machine. Try the following; if it helps I will
appreciate it if you'll let me know.

Make a backup copy of the file NBIBID.HLP.
(this is in the \NB4 directory)
Open NBIBID.HLP and switch to Expanded Mode (S+F8)
Search for the string |se  char.|
(note the double space between "se" and "char.")
Delete the full stop after "char" and repeat.
(there should be only two instances).
Save the file, quit and reload NB.
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Furthermore, let me thank again J-P Takala for his help.

Regards,
Dr. Enrique Lynch
Departamento de Historia de la Filosofía, Estética y Filosofía de la Cultura
Universidad de Barcelona