On Mon, 17 Sep 2007 13:26:26 -0700 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I am trying to convert a large 2mb, 2600 record MS Access file to > OpenOffice, and am unable to find any simple way to do it. I've not > yet had a problem with Writer or Calc, just Base. > > I cannot edit the file. > What I have read indicates something about MySQL DB - whatever that is > - but does not say how I can open AND EDIT an access file. Can I > import the data and then edit it in Base? My feeling, and fear, is > that this is not going to be an easy program to use. > > I've read the FAQ "cannot edit a newly created table." It made no > sense to me, as I am opening a file, not creating a file. > Is Base of of those programs where you have to be a programmer to use? > I am using XP, sp2. > Dan > >
The file may be read only, try saving under a different name - then see if you can edit. I am no Base guru but this happens a lot in Writer files. -- Michael Linux: The OS people choose without $200,000,000 of persuasion. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
