Re: Opening .fmb filed developed in 5.0 in 4.5

Shane and Cindy Bentz wrote:
>
> I don't believe this is possible in the straightforward method you are
> asking about -- and I don't think there are any extra third-party tools to
> help ya either. The only thing I can think of ( which may not work to
> boot ) is to convert the 5.0 form to an .fmt via the Administration|Convert
> menu option, then in 4.5 convert the .fmt back to an .fmb file, with a
> different name or in a different location at least so you don't overwrite
> the original. This may not work just out right, but even if it does appear
> to work, you will probably find that the special things in 5.0 only will not
> even appear in the 4.5 .fmb. Hope this helps.
> Shane.
>
> girishkbhatia_at_hotmail.com wrote in message
> <6rdtpi$i9r$1_at_nnrp1.dejanews.com>...
> >Hi,
> >
> >I would like to open the forms developed with Forms 5.0 in a Forms 4.5
> >environment. Is there some way to do it. Are there any tools/converters for
> >this.
> >
> >Thanks in advance
> >
> >Girish Bhatia
> >
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Maybe you can also store the form into the database (not file system) under 5.0 and then try to re-open it under 4.5.

Marcus Reichardt Received on Sat Aug 22 1998 - 00:00:00 CEST