I can second the print to file system as a workaround. We had a huge production system at a mine, and printed reports to file, then used a fixed format import to R:Base to produce our inventories. It worked, but it wasn't pretty.
Dennis Fleming <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I don't know Simpro. But, it's usually safe to tell the customer that >"anything" can be converted. Lots of tools in Rbase to attached or import >from a DBF file, CSV, comma or tab delimited. I've even had to go to a >spreadsheet first and then to RBase. Recently, I converted a system which >intentionally provided no export capability and we ended up printing the >key tables to DOS Print files. A little messy, but it worked. There is also >some s/w desgined specifically to handle conversion challanges. > >The key points I ususally make are: >- Let the customer know up front it will never be 100% >- There will always be some "apples and oranges" depending on the "to" data >base and how close tables and columns match the "from" data base. >- Go over the quality of the data in the "from" data base with the >customer. No need to break your neck converting inaccurate data or portions >of the old system that aren't being used. > >Good Luck > >Dennis >***** > > > > > > > > >At 02:28 PM 3/15/02 -0500, you wrote: >> Anyone familiar with a database from MAI called SIMPRO? If you know >>how to do this, I would appreciate your response. I understand, from >>this customer that MAI is out of business. This is an order entry system >>for inks requiring a formula for each type. and the printing out of an >>MSDS label listing all the hazards. Bernie Lis Negabytes, Inc. >Dennis Fleming >IISCO >http://www.TheBestCMMS.com >Phone: 570 775-7593 >Fax: 570 775-9797 >================================================ >TO SEE MESSAGE POSTING GUIDELINES: >Send a plain text email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] >In the message body, put just two words: INTRO rbase-l >================================================ >TO UNSUBSCRIBE: send a plain text email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] >In the message body, put just two words: UNSUBSCRIBE rbase-l >================================================ >TO SEARCH ARCHIVES: >http://www.mail-archive.com/rbase-l%40sonetmail.com/ > -- __________________________________________________________________ Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools and great gift ideas. Experience the convenience of buying online with Shop@Netscape! http://shopnow.netscape.com/ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/ ================================================ TO SEE MESSAGE POSTING GUIDELINES: Send a plain text email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the message body, put just two words: INTRO rbase-l ================================================ TO UNSUBSCRIBE: send a plain text email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the message body, put just two words: UNSUBSCRIBE rbase-l ================================================ TO SEARCH ARCHIVES: http://www.mail-archive.com/rbase-l%40sonetmail.com/
