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Introduction
WinConv/Pc-Conv is a text conversion tool. It is often used with our general
disk reading program PC-Lect which reads on a PC 20+
so-called "incompatible" floppy disks. When the text files are stored on such
diskettes, you'll have to use such a tool, or our
MacDisk for the Macintosh 1.4 MB HD floppy disks.
While PC-Conv is a monolithic program containing all modules and running under
DOS, the latest version of WinConv is now a 32-bit modular program containing
a main module (winconv.exe) and a main helper DLL (cv.dll) ant it runs under all
versions of Windows (Windows 95 to 64-bit Vista).
When launched, the
program looks in its folder for conversion dynamic libraries whose name
follows the cnv*.dll scheme. It loads them and enumerates the formats they
manage. It displays those formats to the user. Here is a screen shot of
WinConv:

Managed Formats
As input (PC formats), WinConv/PcConv manages following text formats :
Ability, Ami Pro, Ansi, Ascii raw/smart/tagged, ChemText, ChiWriter,
Directory, EasyWriter, EBCDIC, Elixir, Epistole, Evolution, Framework I/II/III,
Locoscript PC, Manuscript 1/2, Multimate 4.0, Multimate Advantage, Nathalie,
Nota Bene, Olitext (ETV 260/500/2700), PcWrite, PersonalWriter, RFT DCA IBM,
RFT FFT IBM, Samna Word 4, Sprint 1.1, 1.5, Symphony, Tex, Textor 2/3/4/5,
DisplayWrite 3/4, Visio Assistant, Volkswriter 3, Wang PC IWP, Word 3/4/5,
Word junior, Word Windows 2, Wordperfect 4.x, Wordperfect 5.0, 5.1, Wordstar 4,
Wordstar 6, Wordstar 2000, MS-Works, Write, Writing Assistant.
As output, the program can produce following text formats :
Ansi raw/smart, Ascii raw/smart, Ascii tagged, EBCDIC, Manuscript 1/2,
Nathalie, PcWrite, Sprint 1.1, 1.5, Visio 3/4, Volkswriter 3,
Word 3/4/5 under DOS, Word Windows 2, Wordperfect 4.x, Wordperfect 5.0, 5.1,
Wordstar 4, Wordstar 6, Wordstar 2000, MS-Works for DOS, MS-Works for
Windows.
WinConv also has modules for the files created by our
PC-Lect program, a program to read on the PC some
uncompatible floppy disks. Please see this page for a list of the managed
formats.
As input (Atari text formats), the program manages following text
processors: BeckerText, Calamus, First Word, Le Rédacteur 1/2,
Signum!2/3, StWriter, Word Plus.
In the Macintosh world, our program can convert MacWrite 2.2,
MacWrite 4.6 (the older versions which were distributed free with all
Macintosh computers), MacWrite II (commercial version distributed by
Claris, but not the Pro version), Microsoft Works, Claris
Works, Nisus and RagTime. The module managing those formats exists
also as an independent tool (MacText) which is
bundled for free with our tools to transfer datafiles between Macintosh and PC.
Dedicated Wordprocessors
WinConv manages Canon StarWriter files and many
others (Locoscript, etc., see below).
Modular Conversion Library
The modular conversion library used by WinConv v.4 doesn't yet contain all
modules mentionned above. Some are of rather historical nature and, for some
others, we don't have data anymore to test the code. However, if you can supply
some data to test, we'll be happy to recheck our modules and find a solution.
Below are all available modules. You should download at least the first two
of them (the main application with the cv.dll and cw3230.dll and the free
Ascii conversion DLL). The other modules are demonstration versions and
truncate the converted file at a length of 10 KB. It should be enough to let
you test the result and take a purchase decision.
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Module |
Source formats |
Target formats |
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Winconv.exe |
N/A |
N/A |
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cnvascii.dll |
Ascii (text only) without LF at line end Ascii (text only) with LF at line end Text only (Ascii Mac) without LF Text only (Ascii Mac) with LF Ansi (Windows) |
Ascii (text only) without LF at line end Ascii (text only) with LF at line end Text only (Ascii Mac) without LF Text only (Ascii Mac) with LF Ansi (Windows) |
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cnvaccen.dll |
Accent Software |
None |
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cnvamip.dll |
Ami Pro
Samna Word |
None |
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cnvatari.dll |
BeckerText
Calamus
Le Rédacteur 1, 2, 3
Signum
Word Plus |
None |
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cnvbroth.dll |
Brother EM 2000
Brother EM 2050
Brother LW 600
Brother WP1 |
None |
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cnvcanon.dll |
Canon Starwriter
Canon Writer
Canon AP 81/89 |
None |
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cnvchemt.dll |
ChemText (raw text only) |
None |
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cnvchiw.dll |
ChiWriter |
None |
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cnvclari.dll |
Claris Works (text files only) |
None |
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cnvepisd.dll |
Epistole |
None |
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cnvevol.dll |
Evolution under DOS/GEM
Evolution under Windows |
None |
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cnvfmw.dll |
Framework 1, 2 et 3 |
None |
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cnvloco.dll |
Locoscript for the PC v. 1
Locoscript for the PC v. 2
Locoscript Amstrad, all versions
Ascii export from Locoscript 1
Ascii export from Locoscript 2 |
None |
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cnvmcwri.dll |
MacWrite 2.2
MacWrite 4.6/5
MacWrite II |
MacWrite 4.6/5 |
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cnvmulti.dll |
Multimate Advantage
Multimate 4 |
None |
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cnvnisus.dll |
NisusWriter |
None |
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cnvoliv.dll |
Olivetti ETV4000 (OWP files)
Olivetti ET121
Olitext
Olivetti (IWP files)
Olivetti (CWP files)
Olivetti (MWP files) |
None |
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cnvpcw.dll |
PC Write |
None |
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cnvphi.dll |
Videowriter 250
Videowriter 4260
Philips 5020/40 |
None |
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cnvragti.dll |
RagTime 2 (text files only)
RagTime 3 (text files only) |
None |
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cnvrapd.dll |
RapidFile |
None |
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cnvrtf.dll |
RTF |
RTF for DOS
RTF for Windows
RTF for Mac
RTF with Unicode coding |
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cnvsprin.dll |
Sprint version 1.
Sprint version 1.5 |
None |
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cnvttor.dll |
Textor 2/3 (BAT files)
Textor 2/3 (LIG files)
Textor 4
Textor 5 |
None |
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cnvvisio.dll |
DisplayWrite (versions 3/4)
EBCDIC
DCA-RFT
DCA-FFT |
EBCDIC |
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cnvwang.dll |
Wang IWP
Wang WPS |
None |
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cnvwd.dll |
Word for DOS (3, 4, 5, 5.5)
Write |
Word for DOS (3, 4, 5, 5.5)
Write |
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cnvwdwin.dll |
Word for Windows (2) |
Word for Windows (2) |
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cnvwksmc.dll |
MS-Works for the Mac (2)
MS-Works for the Mac (3) |
None |
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cnvworks.dll |
MS-Works for DOS
MS-Works 2/3 for Windows |
None |
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cnvwp4.dll |
Wordperfect v. 4 |
Wordperfect v. 4 |
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cnvwp5.dll |
Wordperfect v. 5
Wordperfect v. 6 |
Wordperfect v. 5 |
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cnvws.dll |
WordStar 4
WordStar 6
WordStar 2000 |
WordStar 4
WordStar 6
WordStar 2000 |
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cnvxywri.dll |
Q/A Write (Questions/Answers)
XY Write |
None |
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Limits of the trial version
The conversion module available above are demo/trial versions. The program
truncates the intermediate file at 10.000 characters. This should be enough to
let you see whether the results conform to your expectations.
On the other hand, there is a file counter. As soon as you reach 25 files, the
program exits.
Il the program fulfills some needs, please order the full version!
Ordering
Prices are published on our Price List.
To order, select the three modules you need (source formats and target formats,
which are not necessarily in the same module). See our
On-Line Order Desk. After filling the order form,
you'll be redirected to a secured server to charge your credit card.
Alternatively, fax us your order to +33 [0]149 700 456 or send it to our
e-mail, stating the credit card number, expiration
date and holder (Visa and Mastercard only).
We will send you the software modules by email without delay; the data support
and your receipted invoice are sent via normal mail. Please note that, if you
are a resident of the European Community, we will have to add the French VAT
(19.6%) if you can't state a valid VAT number.
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