Msg: 1115 *Conference*

12-15-91 14:47:01

From: RICHARD HANSON

To : CLIFF BAKER

Subj: REPLY TO MSG #1109 (LAPDOS II)

Cliff: The Multiplan spreadsheet data files are coded for use by Multiplan, not
Lotus 1-2-3, or any of the other spreadsheet programs.  Built into Multiplan is
a conversion program that writes a data file out as a coded ASCII file call a
SYLK file.  Convert a MSPLAN .CO file into a SYLK .DO file and transfer it over
to your DOS computer via Lapdos II.  Then, if you have the SYLK to 1-2-3
conversion utility you can translate the SYLK file into a 1-2-3 file.  You
might also be able to do a direct file conversion from MSPLAN to 1-2-3 via a
direct conversion utility.  I don't remember if Lotus packed one in with 1-2-3
but perhaps you can find one in the public domain or shareware market.  Call
"The Software Labs" at 800-359-9998 and see what they offer.  I've purchased
from this company several times in the past.  They are a quality company.
-Rick-