AppleWorks database to Office Access

I need to use a rather sizable AppleWorks database file and corresponding mail merged documents on a work machine running Vista. It's been suggested that I try Access, which is on my machine. Any suggestions on the least paniful way to transfer the AppleWorks database over to something Access can use?

I have no idea what kinds of files Access can open/import, but I'd start with saving as ASCII text. This is a tab-delimited file & you should add the .txt or .tsv extension to the saved file name. Of course, you will lose any layouts & other formatting.
If you have AppleWorks/ClarisWorks 5, you might try saving as a .dbf file (again, add the extension to the file name). That's a format that might retain some formatting.

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Why is the Microsoft Office Access Database Engine data source looking for a workgroup information file?

While trying to import to MSSQL2012 from SSDT using the wizard from an Access 2013 DB (.accdb) which is password protected, I get the following error with the username blank and the password field correctly populated:
Cannot start your application. The workgroup information file is missing or opened exclusively by another user. (MicrosoftOffice Access Database Engine)
But according to this link:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/access-help/what-happened-to-user-level-security-HA010342116.aspx
MSA10 and beyond shouldn't need workgroup information files, although it's not clear to me if they are
created/used or not.
I can point the wizard to some local version of system.mdw at Advanced -> All -> Jet OLEDB:System Database, and then the error becomes:
Not a valid account name or password. (Microsoft Office Access Database Engine)
for any username I can think of.
Questions:
1. Why does this data source insist on looking for a workgroup information file even though user-level security should be disabled?
2. Why does the Open dialog box for the Microsoft Access Database Engine have *.mdb as the only selectable filetype?
3. How can I get around these errors for an .accdb that is password protected?
Thanks!

Hi JordanPG,
To connect to Access 2007 or later database, we need the Microsoft ACE 12.0 OLE DB driver. SQL Server only installs the Microsoft Jet 4.0 OLE DB driver which can be used to connect to Access 2003 or earlier database. Besides, the Microsoft Jet 4.0 OLE DB
driver only has 32-bit version, but the Microsoft ACE 12.0 OLE DB driver has both 32-bit and 64-bit version. However, the 32-bit and 64-bit Microsoft ACE 12.0 OLE DB drivers cannot be installed on a single server.
According to your description, you can use the 64-bit SQL Server Import and Export Wizard to load data from the Access database, so the 64-bit Microsoft ACE 12.0 OLE DB driver is installed on your computer. Since the BIDS/SSDT is a 32-bit application, the
64-bit Microsoft ACE 12.0 OLE DB Provider is not visible in BIDS/SSDT. So, when you said that you select “Microsoft Access (Microsoft Access Database Engine)" in the SQL Server Import and Export Wizard (it is actually the 32-bit version) started by the SSDT,
I think it should be “Microsoft Access (Microsoft Jet Database Engine)”. Because the Microsoft Jet 4.0 OLE DB driver only supports Access 2003 or earlier format, it threw the error “Test connection failed because of an error in initializing provider. Unrecognized
database format 'C:\myDB.accdb'”.
In this situation, you have two approaches to avoid this issue:
Launch the SQL Server Import and Export Wizard (64-bit), and select “Save SSIS Package” to “File System” on the “Save and Run Package” page. Then, the package will be saved to a specified directory. After that, you can add this existing package to a SSIS
project. The status of the corresponding OLE DB Connection Manager should be Work Offline, or the OLE DB Source will throw an error about 32-bit driver if the Connection Manager is not in Work Offline status, you can ignore that and the package can run successfully
in SSDT as long as the project is set to run in 64-bit runtime mode.
However, for the SSDT 2012 integrated with Visual Studio 2012, the 64-bit runtime mode is disabled. In this situation, to run the package in SSDT, you have to uninstall the 64-bit Microsoft ACE 12.0 OLE DB drivers and install the 32-bit one. Here is the
download link:
http://www.microsoft.com/en-in/download/details.aspx?id=13255
Regards,
Mike Yin
TechNet Community Support

Appleworks Database vs. Microsoft Access

I currently manage my database on a PC with Microsoft Access. I would like to switch the data to my new iMac (1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo, OS 10.4). Can anyone tell me more about the database program in Appleworks? Can you customize the fields (to include more than just the basic name, address, etc fields) or are they pre-set? Also, can you create searches within the program (ie to find a record based on a last name)? I am trying to avoid buying FileMaker Pro because of it's higher cost. Any information and details about the program's capabilities would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
iMac 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo Mac OS X (10.4.7)

I currently manage my database on a PC with Microsoft
Access. I would like to switch the data to my new
iMac (1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo, OS 10.4). Can anyone
tell me more about the database program in
Appleworks? Can you customize the fields (to include
more than just the basic name, address, etc fields)
or are they pre-set? Also, can you create searches
within the program (ie to find a record based on a
last name)? I am trying to avoid buying FileMaker Pro
because of it's higher cost. Any information and
details about the program's capabilities would be
greatly appreciated!
Yes, you can do all of those things: define fields including name, type..., and you can create/save searches on the database. To see examples of people doing these things do a search in Google using a phrase like:
appleworks +database +tutorial
You're probably aware of this, but I'll mention it just in case: AppleWorks is no longer bundled with any Macs, and must be purchased separately.
Also, AppleWorks has a flat-file database. This is basically a single table of records. However, Access is a relational database and creates multiple tables of records which can be linked together using key fields. If your Access database is a relational database then you will have to redesign it work in AppleWorks. That is, collapse it all into one big table. If you're reasonably serious about databases, then you'll find FileMaker is a better choice. It is a relational database very similar to Access, and will create smaller more efficient databases than AppleWorks. NB There are other relational databases available on the Mac too. So search VersionTracker.com for the alternative products.
Lastly, AppleWorks will not open your Access database. You will have to save the data from the Access database into a tab-separated value text format so it can be imported into AppleWorks. Because you're saving the data into a text format you will not be able to use the screens you've created in Access, and will have to recreate them in AppleWorks.
Dale

Any ideas for an alternative to AppleWorks Database?

I've always used the AppleWorks Database to keep a record of my self-employed income. To be specific I use the 'Cheque Register' template which simply has four fields, one of which is the amount (paid to me, although I suppose the template's really for money spent - doesn't make any effective difference). Can anyone suggest a similarly simple solution for me to use when I upgrade to Lion? I don't need an all-singing all-dancing accounts package. I am only interested in recording and totalling my income, noting who it's from, and adding any additional info I want to remember. No expenses, no budgeting, just income. I could (just about, I think) cope with creating a database, but have no idea how to make it user friendly. I've got Office for Mac, but that doesn't have a database, does it?
Thanks.

Unless you're making use of the very flexible layout options provided by AppleWorks's database, I'd move it into a spreadsheet application, such a Numbers.
I don't see a "Checkbook Register" template or assistant in AppleWorks 6. AppleWorks 5 did include a "Checkbook and Ledger" database template, which included the check register layout shown below.
As far as I know, the only application that can open AppleWorks database files is AppleWorks. If, as Csound1 suggests, Bento is able to open AW database files, that ability will quite likely apply only to files saved as AppleWorks 6 files.
To transfer the data to a new application, it will first be necessary to Save or Export the file as Text (or ASCII Text). This will produce a file containing the data (entered or calculated), but not the formulas that produced the data. You may also be able to transfer the data using Copy/Paste, with the same results. Use List view (in the Layout menu) to do this.
Once it's in the new spreadsheet, you'll need to reconstruct the formulas.
Regards,
Barry

How to convert appleworks database

How to use AppleWorks database in OSX 10.8.4?

Review these excellent articles:
1. Abandoning Appleworks by Roger Wilmut:
http://www.wilmut.webspace.virginmedia.com/notes/aw/page1.html
or
2. Appleworks for the modern day, a migration tip by a brody:
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2522
Do you have access to a Mac running Snow Leopard?
or,
Also you can run Appleworks 6.9.2 in Snow Leopard Server installed into Parallels 8 for use on your Mac running Mt. Lion:
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Converting from Appleworks Database to ?

Others have asked this question, but I’m not seeing any definitive answers. I see that some people are having no problem with their Appleworks docs after converting to Leopard, others are having big problems. I don’t want to take any chances, seeing that Appleworks is on its way out anyway, and I’ll have to face this sooner or later. What can I do with my Appleworks database? Is there any way to convert it over to iWork, Office, or something else? If not, I’ll just have to take a few days “off” to do it all by hand and create an entirely new database...but what would be the best program to do that, and be able to do all that the Appleworks database can do?

There just isn't a replacement for AppleWorks' database that can do even half of what AppleWorks does. I've been moving most of my databases to Numbers. I can sort & filter the data but there is no way to merge anything with Pages. I've left feedback for both Pages & Numbers asking for this functionality.
To move the data to Numbers, I view my AppleWorks database as a list, select all, copy & then paste into a Numbers table. This retains any formatting I've applied.

Parser Error Message: Could not load file or assembly 'Microsoft.Office.Access.Server.UI, Version=14.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=71e9bce111e9429c' or one of its dependencies,

Dear All,
I have installed Sharepoint Foundation 2010 in my server 2012 R2 machine. and I restore my existing content database backup into new site collections. and I'm trying to browse the site collection in window, the below error shown..
Parser Error
Message: Could not load file or assembly 'Microsoft.Office.Access.Server.UI, Version=14.0.0.0,
Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=71e9bce111e9429c' or one of its dependencies.
<add assembly="Microsoft.Office.Access.Server.UI, Version=14.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=71e9bce111e9429c" />
I tried to checked the assembly folder having the DLL or not. but its
not available in the C:\Windows\assembly location. and I'm tried to resolved this issue by HOTFIX. but unfortunately, I can't find out the patch file for MOSF 2010 in server 2012 r2.
Please help me on this issue. I'm very new to sharepoint...
Any help will be more appreciated.
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Mubarak

Hi Mubarak,
Please firstly make sure you installed SharePoint Foundation 2010 with SP2 in a Windows Server 2012 R2. Since only SP2 slipstream installations are supported on Windows Server 2012 R2
http://blogs.technet.com/b/stefan_gossner/archive/2014/05/03/sharepoint-2010-sp2-and-windows-server-2012-r2.aspx
http://blogs.technet.com/b/stefan_gossner/archive/2013/09/19/slipstream-version-of-sharepoint-foundation-2010-with-sp2-included.aspx
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Is there anybody out there who is still using Appleworks Database and is there a good alternative?

Is there anybody else out there who is still using Appleworks Database and is there a good alternative?

There is no replacement program that will directly read Appleworks database files.
You have two options:
1. Continue to use Appleworks 6.2.9, which requires Rosetta installed in Snow Leopard, or the access to Rosetta by installing Snow Leopard Server in virtualization for use in Lion, Mt. Lion or Mavericks:
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2. Export your database information into a common export function (such as delimited ASCII text file) and build a new database file in an alternate database program (such as Filemaker Pro) and import your information into it. More information here:
http://www.wilmut.webspace.virginmedia.com/notes/aw/page5.html

Hello there, I am creating a database of all our companies press contacts. I would like to create a form that would act as the front end and feed the database which is obviously the back end. The database is in Access 2013. My question is to whether this

Hello there, I am creating a database of all our companies press contacts. I would like to create a form that would act as the front end and feed the database which is obviously the back end. The database is in Access 2013. My question is to whether this is indeed possible?

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To connect oracle database with ms access database

i want to connect oracle database with ms access database
i have follow the following steps
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Printing to PDF from MS Office Access 2007

I just upgraded to MS Office Access 2007 and am now noticing that horizontal lines are not always printing on the PDF output file. There is a violation with the WYSIWYG rule now. This problem did not exist with the MS Office 2003 version that I had before. The strange thing is that some of the horizontal lines from my reports print... just not all of them.

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If you are having problems creating a PDF, there are two steps you should do FIRST
Go to the appropriate vendor web site and apply all updates to the program you are using (several recent messages have concerned problems with MS Office conversion, with the response that different versions of Office have different BUGS that must be fixed by a download from Microsoft - and MS Office products are not the only ones which may, from time to time, need to be updated to work properly)
Apply all updates IN NUMBER ORDER
Acrobat Update http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=1&platform=Windows
Also, for Office 2007, see if this Microsoft product will work for you
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When using Appleworks database for printing labels can I have columns of different widths?

When using Appleworks database for printing labels can I have a column of different width?
Case in point, the supplied avery labels in Appleworks does not have 8195. When I build one using custom design I need a small column between column 2 and 3 to line up the info in columns 3 and 4. All the labels are 1.3/4 inch wide but I need to insert a column 1/4 wide to match up with the avery page....
Any ideas???
Thanks......
---warren

Well, the issue is that when you creat a custom width of 1.3/4 from the edge of the first label to the edge of label 2 all is good. The right and left margins were also set correct in AW. The Avery page, for some reason, has a small 1/4 inch column between the columns of label 2 and 3 therefore making the distance between the left edge of the label in column 2 and the right edge of the label in column 3 - a width of 2 inches and not 1.3/4.
I guess Avery wanted the page to look even.
I did this work around.....
I created a custom lay out of 2 columns (not 4) with the correct width of 1.3/4 from label edge to label edge and the correct left side margin. After printing the first page I just turned the sheet 180 degress and printed the 2nd page to use all the labels on the Avery sheet. Since the upper and lower margin were the same it worked great....
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Master Database cannot be accessed

So I have bought the newest version (12.0) of Multisim for Academic versio for almost a month. I have never been able to properly used this software. The first installation was working fine, but when I tried to build my circuit design, it turned out that many OpAmp components were missing (eg. TLC277). I spend a couple hours Googling to find whether there were anyway I could update my components database with no luck.
After a few reinstallations and update to 12.0.1, this software simply stoped working. The error message of missing Advance database pops up everytime I start the software. So I proceeded to search through a few forums and found out there were some registry posted as to solve the problem. I tried installing the register many times and I ended up with no luck. I tried to do registry clean up and reinstall the softare again and again. Nothing has worked so far. It's really frustrating. I'm hoping if there is any solution at all.
I am using windows 7 64-bit ultimate dual boot on mac bootcamp.
Solved!
Go to Solution.

I have the student edition. I guess that is one of the reason why I could not find that component in first place.
I might be wrong. I just don't why they limit such basic component for student. It is one of the reason I need to purchase the software in the first place.
I have friends who install previous version of the software with all the needed components.
Yet still, that does not solve the problem I am having. For, the software itself can't even access the master database
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One page "report" from an AppleWorks database???

I'm wondering if it is possible to create a one-page "report" (layout?) that can display some summary values calculated from my database. I am currently using a database to keep track of the students in a small school, and I would like to be able to print up a page that shows each classroom number with teacher name, followed by a number of students in that class. The database records are the students, and each record includes a class number and teacher name. I feel like I have a decent understanding of how AppleWorks databases work, but while this seems like a reasonable thing that I would like to do, I can't think of how to go about doing it. I'm starting to think that maybe I have to have a second, separate database for the teachers and track the number of students per class that way. But AppleWorks doesn't have a way of sharing information across two databases, does it?
Ugh.

Hi Terry,
I'm wondering if it is possible to create a one-page "report" (layout?) that can display some summary values calculated from my database. I am currently using a database to keep track of the students in a small school, and
It should be possible, assuming I understand the question.
I would like to be able to print up a page that shows each classroom number with teacher name, followed by a number of students in that class.
Do you want a list of some of the students in the class, or do you want a number showing how many students are in that class? My assumption is the second.
The database records are the students, and each record includes a class number and teacher name.
As you say "A" class number and (A) teacher name, I'm assuming that there is only one teacher's name associated with each student, and only one class number associated with each student (and I suspect that all students with the same Teacher have the same class number).
AppleWorks doesn't have a way of sharing information across two databases, does it?
No.
Given the above assumptions, here's a plan:
Existing fields (ALL Text type fiends):
'Name' (containing student's name)
'Room' (containing class number)
'Teacher' (containing teacher's name)
New fields (ALL Summary type fields. Formula given after field name):
'Namesum' COUNT('Name')
'Roomsum' 'Room'
'Teachsum' 'Teacher'
Make a new Blank Layout.
Insert Part... Subsummary when sorted by 'Teacher'
Insert Part... Header
Insert the three new Summary type fields onto the new layout and place them in a horizontal line in the Subsummary part.
Edit the labels, then place place them in the Header part and directly above the field to which each applies. Add any other information you want in the header using a text frame.
Adjust the part boundary to give some white space below the three fields.
Drag the Body boundary up to the boundary above it to delete the body part from the layout.
Return to Browse mode.
To see the results:
Sort the database by Teacher.
Check Page View in the Window menu.
Regards,
Barry

Using appleworks database to create email list

Hello,
I have just created a list of about 800 contacts in an appleworks database that includes their email address. Now I would like to be able to send out an email to many of my contacts.
How can I use appleworks to create a mailing list? Or do I need to somehow export this information to the Address Book program or the Mail program?
I would appreciate any advice you have.
Thank you!
G-5 Mac OS X (10.3.8)

Hello,
I have just created a list of about 800 contacts in
an appleworks database that includes their email
address. Now I would like to be able to send out an
email to many of my contacts.
How can I use appleworks to create a mailing list?
Or do I need to somehow export this information to
the Address Book program or the Mail program?
I do this occasionally to notify people about updates for my software. I just copy and paste the email addresses.
That is, I change the layout of the database to List, select and highlight the entire column containing the email addresses, copy it, then go to email program, and paste into the To: field of an email. All the email addresses are pasted nicely into the field, separated by commas.
Dale

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