Migration from Forms 3 to Forms 6i

Hi,
Can any one provide me some insights into the forms 3 to Forms 6i migration? Is the exercise very difficult?
A conversion strategy or a migration hand book would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance!!!

Ok - Alex - let me step you through (I don't always like to give a URL because I think its better to show people how to find information for yourself).
So you are on otn.oracle.com/products/forms. this is the "home" for Oracle Forms technical information
YOu are wanting to migrate to 6i so you click on the link
Oracle Forms Release 6i
All Papers Sep 2003
Now since you are migrating from 3.0 - do a search on the page for 3.0
You should find a paper which helps.
You can also ask Oracle Support for relevant notes by logging onto metalink.oracle.com
Hope this helps.
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