GEM <-> PICT translation?

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From: GotowJK
Date: Wed, 29 Mar 1989 04:27

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I'm using GEM Draw (_not_ by choice) on my PC at work because I need to 
exchange files with individuals who seem to like the package (obviously, 
they've never used a Mac).  I'd much rather use my Mac to do this and then
translate the resulting PICT files for use by the unenlightened.  My
question is:  Has anyone ever seen such a translator (AFE or otherwise)?  I
realize GEM Draw is not the most widely used software package in the world,
but I have to interface with it.  Failing this, it seems I'll have to take
up the issue with GEM Draw's makers, get their file format, and develop my
own translator if it's possible.  Am I reinventing the wheel?  Has anyone
tried this before?  Am I wasting my time?  (no flames, please)

I'll post a summary of any useful responses I receive by email.

				Thanks, 
					Jon K. Gotow
					AT&T Bell Labs
					jon@druco.UUCP or jkg@mtsba.ATT.COM

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From: jon@druco.ATT.COM (GotowJK)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac
Subject: GEM <-> PICT translation?
Keywords: GEM,MacDraw,Apple File Exhange,translate
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Date: 29 Mar 89 04:27:20 GMT
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