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06.13.2007 at 09:14PM PDT, ID: 22632947
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Convert data files (.dat) for use in Microsoft Access and/or Excel.

Asked by wrjones1 in Software, Microsoft Access Database, Data Manipulation

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I want to convert data files for use in Microsoft Access and/or Excel.
These data files are created using basic .bas programs under DOS (complied in QuickBasic as .EXE) and have the extension .DAT. They are made in separate files of records for retail customers, retail prospects, wholesale customers, wholesale prospects,  products, and suppliers, a total of 6 files. Within each file, each record is identified by a number and each record of a given file has the same defined fields, which are named, with each field having its own specified length, not all of which is filled. Field lengths of the records vary with the 6 files. I know the lengths of most or all of the fields for each of the files and can probably determine all of them. How can I do this conversion? Access can convert an .ASC file, so perhaps there is a way to get my files into that interim form. A "canned" software solution would be preferred.  BillStart Free Trial
 
 
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