About The ClarisWorks 4.0 TO 2.x/3.0 File Converter

The ClarisWorks 4.0 to 2.x/3.0 File Converter enables users of the ClarisWorks¨ 4.0 application to share their documents with earlier versions of ClarisWorks. ClarisWorks 2.0, 2.1, and 3.0 cannot directly open files created by ClarisWorksÊ4.0; the File Converter can change ClarisWorks 4.0 files to the format read by ClarisWorks 2.0, 2.1, or 3.0, which all share the same file format. This document explains how to use the File Converter and how features unique to version 4.0 are converted to the 2.x/3.0 file format. ClarisWorks 2.0, 2.1, and 3.0 use a common file format. This is referred to as the 2.x/3.0 file format.

The File Converter is a separate application and does not require any version of ClarisWorks to be on your computer. The File Converter runs on any Macintosh on which ClarisWorks 2.x/3.0 can run, i.e., 68000 (that is, Macintosh Plus, SE, Classic, PowerBook 100, etc.) or higher Macintosh and Power Macintosh computers.

Important Note:  The File Converter adds the suffix Ò[v3.0]Ó to the filename of converted files (documents); for example, "MyLetter" becomes "MyLetter [v3.0]". The original ClarisWorks 4.0 file remains unchanged and intact. ** It is always a safe practice to make a backup copy of each file that you want to convert, and to work with the copy.