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This section covers the process of converting dBASE 5.0 for DOS Screens and Menus to dBASE Plus. dBASE 5.0 for DOS has a different form designer which uses objects not available in dBASE IV for DOS. Upgrading dBASE 5.0 for DOS applications to dBASE Plus therefore requires a slightly different approach than those from dBASE IV for DOS.

Topics covered in this section include:

Converting screens and menus

Conversion considerations

Converting reports and labels

Before starting the conversion:

Create a folder containing your dBASE 5.0 for DOS application, including tables, forms, menus, reports, labels, programs, and other files you may have generated.

Create a folder to be used for the converted Windows application. If you want duplicate copies or your tables, copy them, as well as the .DBF, .MDX, and .DBT files, to the Windows folder.