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Converting Merge Files to ASCII Delimited |
The information in this document applies to:
WordPerfect® 5.1 for DOS
Problem
Solutions: The Convert Program doesn't convert merge files to an ASCII delimited format, but it may be done through several Search and Replace commands. FOR WP 5.0 1. Search for: ^R[HRt] Replace with: "," 2. Search for: ,"^E[HPg] Replace with: [HRt] 3. Search for: [HRt] Replace with: [HRt]" 4. Place a " at beginning of first record, first field. 5. The page size will have to be expanded so that each record is on one line (it cannot wrap). Start by changing it to 11" X 8.5", etc. 6. Save as a DOS Text File. Press Ctrl-F5, etc. FOR WP 4.2 AND LOWER 1. Search for: ^R[HRt] Replace with: "," 2. Search for: ,"^E Replace with: nothing 3. Search for: [HRt] Replace with: [HRt]" 4. Place a " at beginning of first record, first field. 5. Expand margins so that each record is on one line (it cannot wrap); then save as DOS text file. |
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