You should be able to open your database in Microsoft Works and save it as a csv (comma separated values) file. Then, you'll be able to open it in OpenOffice Base or Calc.
Dave Barton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: -------- Original Message -------- From: Gerard Carelli Date: Fri 06 Jul 2007 07:17:54 EST > Hello, > > I run a small business and have switched from Microsoft Works to Open > Office. At the same time all of my contacts, (less than 5000 names) > addresses, emails, etc, are stored in tables in Microsoft Works. We > would like to set up a relational database combining all of the > tables keep better records, send emails and do mailings through a > Open Office database but do not know where to start. How do I find > someone in our area of Westchester Country, NY 10507 who can help us > set up a relational database so that we can become more productive? > > Thanks, > > Gerard Carelli What you propose should be possible, but your data must first be translated from a MS Works format into a format that can be used by other software including OOo (OpenOffice.org). Maybe one (or more) of the consultants listed on this page: http://bizdev.openoffice.org/consultants.html could assist you. Hope this helps. Dave -- This is a mailing list which exists to support users of OpenOffice.org All answers are given by other users who volunteer their time. If you are not subscribed to this mailing list you may not see all the replies to your query. Please reply to [email protected] only and include some indication that you are not subscribed to this list. (eg. "I am not subscribed to this list, please CC: me.") For on-line support see: http://support.openoffice.org/index.html For a knowledge base see: http://mindmeld.cybersite.com.au/ Suzanne L. Perry P O Box 7493 Louisville, KY 40257-0493 Phone/Fax: 502-895-0691 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --------------------------------- Don't be flakey. Get Yahoo! Mail for Mobile and always stay connected to friends.
