> > So I assume I am not selecting and saving the proper header text info for a > > graphic reader to open the file properly. If I drop the entire file into > > PS >I > > still get the same message. Perhaps I need to add some kind of text marker >to ID > > the file as jpeg? --glen > > > > > > Save the file from the start of /9j/ to the end before the > ------NextPart--- etc. > > Bring up command prompt, and do: > > openssl base64 -d -in <infile> -out <outfile> > > And it will convert the file to an actual jpg from a base64 encoded > attachment. Should do the trick! > > -- > Brielle Bruns > The Summit Open Source Development Group > http://www.sosdg.org / http://www.ahbl.org >
OK, by <infile> I assume you mean something like </Users/userone/Desktop/attachment6a.txt> without the brackets.? And <outfile> would be something like </Users/userone/Desktop/attachment6a.jpg> without the brackets? And the commands are in Terminal? As you may perceive I am not an experienced Terminal user. But this is very good info and if I can get it right I may be very useful for future problems. Wow, great to now the Unix shells of OS X can do so much that most of us just don't know about. As far as this specific problem, I have found that an old version of Suffix Expander will sort through all the garbage and decode MOST of the base64 attachments (.pdf's and jpg's) -- but not ALL. The memorial program is on track to be printed on time and all the mission critical info is at hand. Thanks for all who replied: Graphic Converter --great program did not help in this odd circumstance. All who responded on of off list with the need to decode was correct. How to decode will be a good learning experience for me. I will pursue it. Great list! --glen -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
