Need help converting a WKS file to XLS

[MD_Geist]

I have two old wks files that i need converted so i can open them with Excel.

I would just recreate the files manually but i didn't make them orginally, as they were created by a friend for our AD&D campaines.

Also, i do have capy of works 8.0, but don't want to install it just for two files.

I will send them via E-mail to whoever can do this for me.

Thanks,
MD

[Sowulo]

In most cases just open the file with Excel and it will convert automatically....if it gives you an unrecognized file format message then just run your office setup again, select add/change, and install the import filter you need.

[MD_Geist]

I tried what you said just incase, but as i figured, Office 2000 dosen't include a WKS converter on the CD. If there is one on the MS site, I have yet to find it.

If anyone could still offer their services to me, great thanks.

Thanks,
MD

[Commander Klarg]

You may need to install the Works program.

You will need to save the files as delimited text, and then use Excel to read in the text file.

[MD_Geist]

I understand that, but really don't feel like installing then uninstalling the program.

Having Office 2000, I have no need to use works.

I am just trying to get around having to do the install, by chance finding someone who could help me out.

And I would have my girlfriend do this for me, but her HP computer came with a faulty mobo, so no way i can get her to do it for me.

If anyone is still up to helping me out, feel free to send me your e-mail, so i can get you the files.

Thanks,
MD

[confus-ed]

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by MD_Geist:
<strong>I tried what you said just incase, but as i figured, Office 2000 dosen't include a WKS converter on the CD. If there is one on the MS site, I have yet to find it.
</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Are you looking for the right thing?

.wks files are Lotus 123 files not just 'works'. I can't believe there aren't any converters there, Sowulu has spoken & I agree(for once!)...

[NeuromancerIV]

Microsoft does not provide an import Excel filter for Works-WKS files later than version 2 *bah-stids!*. *for Works-WPD and Word they do*. You need to save each file out of Works manually into XLS which is a pain in the arse indeed....If anyone has any info to contradict this, I would be very very happy!

[MD_Geist]

that was what i was getting at, microsoft did not add any native converters for WKS files.

I double cheacked for any downloadable from MS's site, with noe dice.

I did find a third party office plug-in, but since i only want it for two files it is pointless to buy it. And the trial version doesn't do the conversion completly in the first place, so that won't get what i want done.

Thanks,
MD