Converting Lotus to Microsoft

Converting Lotus to Microsoft

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We have recently forced everybody to move from Smartsuite into Microsoft Office.

The only way we have found to transfer spreadsheets and word processing documents is on an individual basis. i.e. open the file in lotus save it as an old version of office. reopen in office and save as the current version.

Is there a quick way of converting multiple files?
Ian Wingfield

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By AnonymousUser
04th Feb 2002 14:14

Try www.xpertss.com
I use both Lotus and Microsoft and my preference is Lotus for the more difficult tasks.

Having stated my allegiance, can I refer all Lotus users to www.xpertss.com for all your Smartsuite queries. This site is free to register and use but contributions to the running costs are always welcome. I should say that I am an unpaid contributor to the Approach section.

In the free download sections is a script for the batch conversion of Ami-Pro files to word 6 format. Further more I'm sure that if your needs extend beyond this, posing a question on the message boards will result in useful suggestions.

Malcolm

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By AnonymousUser
31st Jan 2002 14:41

This functionality used to be included in the Resource Kit.
Although its been years since I used any Microsoft products - you could try looking here

There should be resource kits and packs for every release of Office. Last time I used it - for converting 123 to Excel it provided a batch mode, although my company eventually decided to move towards using a Lotus Notes server for central storage of Office media due to its ability to deliver the content to clients in various formats (primarily via a web browser)

In response to Jay Tanna can I just say , I haven't owned or used any Microsoft products for over five years now, and manage just fine. The idea that IT skills == Microsoft Software skills is ludicrous, but obviously knowledge of these products certainly won't hurt your CV.

Finally,can I also suggest that anyone wishing to produce files and media that can be openly shared without conversion problems look into XML , HTML and PDF formats where possible? - read by a variety of tools on all platforms, cost free.

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By AnonymousUser
30th Jan 2002 18:53

Microsoft marches on.
Sorry but I don't know an easy way.
Somebody who is a wizz with Macros/Scripts may be able to write a routine.

I guess this is another sign of Microsoft's dominance. I don't use Lotus Word Pro much so can't compare with M/Soft Word, but I do use 123 every day. For my money 123 is miles ahead of Excel when it comes to the crunch.

Still as an avid supporter of 123 I would say that, wouldn't I !!!

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By AnonymousUser
31st Jan 2002 02:38

microsoft v lotus
No matter how much better Smartsuite is than Office (esp. ease of 'extraordinary' formatting), we've all to get used to Office. Office will not even fully recognise SAM files etc. (though Lotus does recognise DOC!), so if we are not certain of our recipient's software, we must save in DOC(or RTF, which is far too bulky). The sad fact is, however great a particular WP, it will never be able to compete with Office (which, to be fair, is very good in its latest incarnations). This 'sad fact' is demonstrated by the fact that the 'old' versions of Smartsuite are always available on the front of computer magazines, whilst potential users of 'old' MS software must still buy a licence.

One possible way to convert is 'office conversion' by Powerlan.
http://www.powerlan-usa.com/office_converter/oc-lotus-to-excel.html

I can't vouch for its usefulness though; I've never used it.

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By AnonymousUser
31st Jan 2002 13:19

He who tries to destroy Microsoft destroys himself!

Personally, we don't have a choice. Microsoft is here and likely to remain here for another 5 years or more.

Therefore, try learning Microsoft products and create some business for you in return. There is a demand for "IT Skills" which actually means "Microsoft Software Packages Skills".

Excel is fantastic in Pivot Tables and god knows what. The support is fantastic and there are many courses in the evenings, even at top universities such as City University, and the fees are quite manageable.

So don't try to knock Microsoft everytime they are in the news. The caption of this message sums it up.

Best regards,

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