Need a Nerd!

[gsmittle]

OK, oh wise BTers, here's the problem: I have a file a student gave me which is in MS Works format (she has no clue what version) that I need converted into some other file format; Word, Pages, RTF, text, whatever.

In the past I've used a web site that has since disappeared. I'm not too eager to pay $80 for MacLink Plus if I can find a relatively cost-free method. Every word processor I've tried (Pages, Word 2000, Nisus, OpenOffice, even TextEdit and BBEdit) won't do the trick.

Any suggestions????

g.

[pelligrini]

When you tried with Microsoft Word were Works .wps files listed at the end of the list in the open dialog box under the 'Files of type'?

[leehljp]

Can you open it in Word as it is? IF so, then highlight the text and do a copy paste to which other program you want.

Oh, just saw that you wrote "WORKS". I don't envy you!

[Mr__Bill]

Try the MS Works viewer

It's free, but I expect it's Windows only. Does it have to open on a Mac?

Also, Word may need to have the import filters installed to open it. A HEX editor may let you see in the file to find out what version or Works generated it.


Bill, still asleep over here.

[LinuxRandal]

How soon do you need it? Can she open it at home and resave in RTF? Could she email it to you?

[JoeyGee]

What is the extension? Shouldn't Word open it without any extra conversion?