Non-compressed data files

[snigfarp]

How does one ensure that a data files remains uncompressed on a Series 7 (or any other ER5 machine, for that matter)? I want to maintain a data file on my Series 7 but I want it to be readable on a Series 5 classic, too.

[snigfarp]

Since nobody has a solution, I'll post the imperfect workaround I know of at the moment. The steps are these:


Export the database to a text file.
Create a new database, and set up fields identical to the old one.
Import the text file.
Close immediately.


At this point the file will be uncompressed, and you can upload it for use on ER3 machines. It seems to stay uncompressed for a while afterwards as far as I can tell. But it's a bit cumbersome having to set up the fields again, each time you want to upload an update.

[osg]

Maybe you can write a tool with XDATA.OPX that will do it for you (open file, create new file and copy all fields and records). Unfortunately there is no way to avoid compressing database.

[snigfarp]

Thanks osg, I've downloaded xdata.opx and I'll have a play when I get the chance.