Switching Windows to Macintosh

PRoblem

switching from DOS Windows version to Mac version (see also 505 for vice versa)
moving files from one computer to another for MacNail construction management software

Diagnosis

to switch macnail from Mac to DOS or vice versa, first install the complete MacNail on the new computer, with all folders, blanks, etc etc.
The only thing they need to move is data files (estimates, ledgers, etc etc)

Solution

1. Save each file as SYLK in Windows XL (use Save As, hit Options button). NOTE: newer versions of XL do not need to be saved as SYLK. Check the manual???
2. Initialize a DOS disk on DOS machine.
3. Copy files onto disk.
4. Insert floppy into Mac.
5. Use Apple File Exchange to put files onto Mac.
6. Rename each file to proper Mac file name**
7. Use Macintosh Finder to put each file into appropriate folder.
8. Open file with Mac XL. Newer XL's will ask to save in normal format at first save-- say yes.
** note: Rename 1995.LGR as 1995 Ledger, for example.

Comments

Entered 9/27/95 by Dennis.