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Convert Data Base Programs to WordPerfect
DocumentID: 634358
Revision Date: 29-Feb-96 3:03:38 PM

The information in this document applies to:
WordPerfect® 5.1 for DOS

Problem

Solutions: To save Third Party Database programs (dBase IV, FoxBase, R-Base) to WordPerfect the following needs to take place in the database program:

1.      While in the database program, save with the USE command - Example: Use (filename).
2.      Save in delimited format.
      Example: Copy (temporary filemname) Delimited
3.      If editing of secondary file is desired prior to merging, in 5.x or 4.2 Convert program, choose the Mailmerge option. You will need to set the field delimiter as a comma (,), set the record delimiter as {13}{10}, and the character to be stripped as the double quote ("").

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