Re: MS Works 3 --> Access 2.0 Database conversion

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From: Tim Stannard
Date: Wed, 03 Apr 1996 00:00

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In article <828282728snz@longley.demon.co.uk>, David Longley
<David@longley.demon.co.uk> writes
>I could do with some pointers as to the best way of converting a database
>file from Works 3.0 to Access 2.0. I have tried doing this by saving as a
>dBASE IV file, which almost works, but I get a message that some of the
>fields have been truncated in the process and am puzzled why. Some of the
>said fields are only 10 characters alpha.

David,

Just tried this using a very simple and small file (ensuring more than
10 text characters, though) - No Problem :(

Could you post more details of the format of your Works file so I can
investigate further.
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Tim Stannard - Ad Hoc Computing 01932 830572 / 0589 918184
               PC Consultancy, Engineering, Training

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