Convert Word to Dictionary-IV

This Printer Table Conversion Utility allows you to convert Thoroughbred WORD printer tables into definitions that are maintained in Dictionary-IV. You can convert definitions by library, range, or mask.

Select CONVERT WORD to Dictionary-IV from the Dictionary-IV Supplemental Utilities Menu.

Library
Type the 2 alphanumeric character library name you wish to select.

Select everything
Select one of the following:

Y Converts all libraries.

N Does not convert all libraries.

From Name Type up to 6 alphanumeric characters for the first document in the range to be converted. The system defaults to First.

To Name Type up to 6 alphanumeric characters for the last document in the range to be converted. The system defaults to Last or the same name you type in the From Name field.

Using Name Mask Type the name mask you wish to use in selecting the files to convert. You may use a ? or @ for non-matching characters. The ? must be placed in the proper search position (AB?08?). The @ designates non-matching characters from the @ to the end of the file name (AB@).

The system defaults to None.

The system prompts:

Selections correct?

Select one of the following:

Y The information is correct, continue with conversion.

N The information is not correct, make corrections or exit.

XXXXXXXX already exists, replace?

Select one of the following:

Y The system overwrites the existing definition.

N The existing definition is not overwritten and the next printer table is read. If an end of file is reached, the conversion is stopped and the menu is displayed.

To exit while the conversion is in process, press the Esc key. The system will ask if you want to terminate, type the appropriate response.

New Definition Location

Thoroughbred WORD printer tables are converted to Dictionary-IV printer tables and can be accessed by using the Printer Maintenance Utility.

When accessing the new Dictionary-IV printer table, if the library that was converted does not exist in Dictionary-IV, the system will prompt:

Creating new Library, enter Title:

Type the library description. You will now be able to access the printer table.

From the Dictionary-IV Administrator Guide, version 8.9.1. Open this page in the PDF