Suggetions required for migrating Oracle forms 4.5 to 10G

Hi,
We are migrating an application, which is built using oracle forms 4.5 to oracle 10G forms. I have following queries:
1. We are trying to automate some steps in this process using following approach:
a. Migrating forms 4.5 to 6i using command line option
b. Migrating forms 6i to 10G using migration assistant
c. Using forms API for setting some properties automatically like Coordinate system, fonts etc.
But Still there are several steps that need to be taken care manually. Esp. GUI correction related. Can any body suggest any thing additional to this or any better approach.
2. What is the best way of approaching this migration? Are there standard tools available and are they realy useful ( or still lot's to be done manually).
3. Any other useful tip.
Regards
Arpan

Hi,
yes, there are tools to do so
Go to :
http://www.oracle.com/technology/products/forms/htdocs/upgrade/index.html
There is a link:
http://www.oracle.com/technology/products/forms/htdocs/partners.html
An interview with one of the partners can be found here
http://groundside.com/blog/GrantRonald?title=blog_interview_forms_upgrade_with_pitss&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1
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