Dan, We do this within UniData, but I'm thinking it should work in Universe as well.
Our trick is to save the Word Document as a RTF (Rich Text Format) file instead of in the native Word format. The rtf format keeps you from having to worry about any special characters embedded within the document. It's worked well for us. Mick Mick Gahan Director, MIS Metropolitan Community College Omaha, NE (402) 457-2402 NOTE: New email address ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2004 3:09 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [UV] Does anyone know how to I am running UV 9.5.1... on windows NT (PICK flavor). I want to be able to read in a .doc file created in Word 2000, do a string replace, and then write out the file as a new .doc file. I have tried using the standard READ and READSEQ. I use the CHANGE command [REC = CHANGE(REC,txta,txtb)] and then WRITE (or WRITESEQ). In each case I get the anticipated results but when I attempt to launch the document in Word 2000 I get THE "unknown file format" error. I have to figure that some characters imbedded in the original document are being stripped by the limitations of the uniVerse READ and READSEQ commands thus making this method not practical. I did this in the past - in another life maybe - but this is my first attempt with WORD 2000. All practical suggestions appreciated. dan Note: Effective February 2, 2004, Arnold & Porter became a limited liability partnership with the name Arnold & Porter LLP. Please change your records accordingly. The addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses of the firm and attorneys have not changed. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This communication may contain information that is legally privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, please note that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. Anyone who receives this message in error should notify the sender immediately by telephone or by return e-mail and delete it from his or her computer. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Daniel Plocinik [EMAIL PROTECTED] Arnold & Porter LLP Telephone: 202-274-7639 555 Twelfth Street, NW Fax: 202-942-5999 Washington, DC 20004-1202 For more information about Arnold & Porter LLP, click here: http://www.arnoldporter.com -- u2-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.oliver.com/mailman/listinfo/u2-users -- u2-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.oliver.com/mailman/listinfo/u2-users
