Re: Problems converting clipper data

>From a first look the data of that field might be one of two things.

A) a 48 logical flag field that is accessed by some sort of bit handeling
system. (look in the oasis http://www.the-oasis.net/ I use one of the bit
programs found there in the same way)
B) an encypted field by a third party lib (good luck with that one)

There is only one way to see what that is. You'll have to look into the
source code and see how the app is using that field and find the functions
to help you convert the data.
Polihronis

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> First of all excuses if I'm using the wrong words, but I'm completely
> unknown to the Clipper world.
>
> I have an old clipper application of which the data must be converted to
> another database. Within the tables some of the elements, especially the
> key items and I think the numeric data, have very strange values, whcih I
> can't convert or use. I've tried to view the data using all kinds of
> viewers and in both DOS and WIN characterset, but I think I need something
> else. I've attached one small dbf and cdx file and for example the field
> mernmr has the strange value. I think the problem has to do with some
> packing of the data, but I can't get to it.
> Is there anyone who can help me?
>
> Thanks,
> André
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