OOo typically can connect to any DB that can accept connections via ODBC (open database connectivity). I'm unsure whether this is the case with MS Works 2001. My suggestion would be to try to find this out (possibly googling for it) and go from there.
If it can be connected to via ODBC, then there should be also the necessary software than could be downloaded to enable this. Once you have this - your away laughing.... Another thing would be to try some suggestions in : http://www.dbforums.com/t498296.html HTH, Paul On Tue, 1 Feb 2005 18:34:43 -0800 (PST), Frank Fishman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Is it possible to construct anOOo data source from a MS Works 2001 database? > My current need is to do mail merge from existing dbs. I am very unlearned in > this area, and dont know the structure of Works dbs. Perusal of "Star Office > 6.0" hasn't helped me ( I did succeed in following the tutorial--with > modification(!)-- for creating a data source from a simple text file). Where > do I go next, short of retyping everything? > Frank Fishman > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
