Merging With A File Created In A Database Pro

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Revision Date: 29-Feb-96 8:29:15 PM

The information in this document applies to:
WordPerfect® 5.1 for DOS

Problem

Solutions: Customers can merge a WordPerfect primary file with a secondary file created in a database program other than DataPerfect. To do so the user must first export the data as a delimited file from the database program. After exporting the file the user need only to perform the merge in WordPerfect. After entering the name of the database file, the screen listing the current merge delimiters will appear. If the settings are not correct, the user may change them at that time. The merge will continue as expected after exiting the merge delimiter screen. Note: Exporting a file into a delimited format means that a character or ASCII code has been assigned for the end field and end record. The default delimiters in WP are a comma (,) for the end field and a carriage return ([CR]) for the end record. The defaults values for the merge codes can be changed in the Setup menu under Initial Settings and Merge (Shift-F1, 4, 1). This information would apply regardless of the database program being used (e.g., dBASE, Oracle, Foxpro, Advanced Revelation, Paradox, Clearion, etc).

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