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Menu Item:  Sort By Type

What does it do?

This command is used to sort files in your source directory by file type.

Where do I find it?

It is located under the File menu

How do I use it?

Open the directory that you want to sort and click on "Sort by Type".  The files will now be sorted alphabetically by file type.


Win.FI:Cancel
Click here to close out of this window and return to the main file window.


How to:  Use a Mac disk

MacOpener allows you to use a variety of Macintosh disks on your PC.  With MacOpener you can:

Use Macintosh Floppy Disks

Use Macintosh Removable Cartridges and CD-ROMs


How to: Use Mac disks within MacOpener
Using Mac disks within MacOpener

When you install MacOpener you will have the ability to use Macintosh floppy disks through the MacOpener program.  To use a Macintosh disk, simply view the disk from either the Source or Destination window (depending on the direction you are copying files).  This is done by going to the "Drives" level in the upper window and then selecting your floppy disk drive.


Manual installation of the device driver

To install the device driver in your CONFIG.SYS, type:

DEVICEHIGH=C:\MACOPEN\MO.SYS A:

Note:  This assumes that MacOpener is installed in the MACOPEN directory on the C Drive and your floppy drive is A.  If this is not the case, make the appropriate substitutions.

To install device driver in your AUTOEXEC.BAT, type

PATH=%PATH%;C:\MACOPEN

LOAD-MO

Note:  This assumes that MacOpener is installed in the MACOPEN directory on the C Drive.  If this is not the case, make the appropriate substitutions.  Also, if your AUTOEXEC.BAT automatically runs windows, make sure that these lines appear before the Windows command line.


How to: Format a Macintosh disk
Formatting a Macintosh disk

You can format Macintosh disks either from within MacOpener or from the File Manager, DOS or any PC program.


 Contents

How Do I?

Troubleshooting Tips

Reference Information

General Information


Contents:General
General Information

Multipacks and site licenses

Other DataViz Products

How to contact DataViz


Contents:How Do I?
How Do I?

Read/Write a Macintosh Disk on my PC

Format a Macintosh Disk on my PC

Get Information on a File

Preview Macintosh Text and Graphic file(s)

Copy File(s) to the PC

Get PC programs to recognize my Macintosh files

Delete a file

Create a Directory

Contact DataViz


Contents:Reference
Reference Information

Product Reference

MacOpener Menus

MacOpener Windows

PC Extensions List

Technical Information

Macintosh File Structure

Copy Methods

PC Text vs. Macintosh Text Files

File Formatting and Extension Mapping

SCSI Disks

ASPI for Windows

General Information

The difference between Disk Format and File Format

What is Conversions Plus ?


Finding your regi and version number
You can find your MacOpener registration and Version number by choosing About from the Help menu.


Formatting Mac disks using the device driver
Formatting Mac disks using the MacOpener device driver

You can only use this method to format Macintosh Floppy Disks using the MacOpener device driver and Windows 3.1, you must format Macintosh removable cartridges through the MacOpener interface.  To format a Macintosh Floppy Disk using the device driver portion of MacOpener, you will need to format the disk from within DOS.  To format the disk, go into the MacOpener directory, place the disk in your floppy drive and type "FORMATM".  You can only format a Macintosh Floppy Disk while in DOS and not from the DOS prompt within Windows and the disk must have been pre-formatted as either a Macintosh or a DOS disk.


Formatting Mac disks within MacOpener
How to: Format Mac disks within MacOpener

To format a Macintosh disk from within MacOpener, go to the Disk Menu and select "Format a Macintosh Disk".  A dialog box will appear that will allow you to format any of your disks (both Floppy and SCSI Cartridges) as Macintosh disks.  Simply choose the drive letter that contains the disk you would like to format.  When formatting a Macintosh Disk, the disk must have been previously formatted as a PC or Mac disk.


Glossary:ASPI for Windows
ASPI for Windows:  Advanced SCSI Programming Interface.  MacOpener only recognizes SCSI devices using ASPI for Windows compliant drivers.  ASPI has become the standard for SCSI communication in the industry and most drive manufacturers are now supporting ASPI for Windows.  If you are unsure if your device drivers support ASPI for Windows, call the drive manufacturer.


Glossary:Data Fork
Data Fork:  That portion of the Macintosh file that houses actual content of the file.  Most Macintosh programs store files created by users entirely in the data fork.


Glossary:Destination Directory
The directory where you choose to copy the source file to.


Glossary:PC Extension
PC Extension:  This is the three letter extension that enable PC programs to easily identify a file and open it in that program.


Glossary:Resource Fork
Resource Fork:  That portion of a Macintosh file or application that houses such information as dialog boxes, items, cursors, icons, etc.  These items are stored separate from the data fork for easy access and maintenance.


Glossary:SCSI Disks
SCSI Disks: Small Computer Systems Interface disks.  Any disk that is created on a Macintosh that is not a floppy disk is a SCSI formatted disk.  This includes Macintosh Bernoullis, Syquests, Zips, EZ 135 and most CD-ROMs.

Related Topic:

ASPI for Windows


Glossary:Source Directory
The directory containing the file or files you wish to copy.


Glossary:Source File
The file being copied.


Glossary:Temp Drive
Temp Drive:  This is a drive that you only plan to use for this "session", it is not a permanent part of your system setup.


Glossary:Translation
Translate (or convert):  To change the underlying structure of a file so that it can be used in another format .


How to: Assign SCSI Drives
How to: Assign SCSI Devices

Although your Operating System assigns drive letters to your SCSI Devices when it boots up, MacOpener does not know which letter has been assigned to the SCSI Device.  Before using Macintosh SCSI Disks, you must Assign SCSI drives to  these devices so that MacOpener can associate a drive letter with each of your SCSI Devices.  This is done by choosing "Assign SCSI Drives" under the Disk Menu.

When you choose to "Assign SCSI Drives", MacOpener will communicate with all ASPI for Windows compatible devices on your computer.  When MacOpener finds your ASPI for Windows compatible devices, it will list all available devices in the SCSI Setup Window.   For each device found, MacOpener will list the Host Adapter ID, SCSI ID, Device Name, and the Drive Letter (or "Unassigned") that is currently associated with each device..

To change the assignment of a SCSI device, click on the device name and click <Add/Edit>, you will make changes and additions in the SCSI Drive Add/Edit Window.

In this window, you can assign a drive letter to the SCSI device you have selected.  MacOpener will list all drive letters available for you to choose from.  You should choose the drive letter the operating system has assigned to the device, which is the drive letter you use to access PC disks in the SCSI Device.

You also have the option to assign the SCSI Device to a "Temp Drive" (this can occur when you hook a Macintosh hard drive to your PC).  This should be used if the Operating System has not assigned the SCSI Device a drive letter.  The "Temp Drive" will only be available for the current MacOpener session.  In this case you will be able to access the SCSI device through MacOpener by its name in the Select Files Window.

If MacOpener does not find any ASPI for Windows compatible devices, you will be get a message notifying you of the problem.  If this occurs, you may want to contact your drive manufacturer to make sure your device is ASPI for Windows compatible.


How to: Contact DataViz
How to contact DataViz Inc.

DataViz Inc.

55 Corporate Drive

Trumbull, CT 06611

Sales

Phone:	800-733-0030

Fax:	203-268-4345

e-mail:	info@dataviz.com

Web:	http://www.dataviz.com

Hours:	9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday

Tech Support

Phone:	203-268-0030

e-mail:	techsupport@dataviz.com

Web:	http://www.dataviz.com

Hours:	9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday

To help us serve you please have the following information:

1.	Registration number and version of MacOpener

2.	Version of Windows.

3.	Describe the problem in detail.  If you received an error message write down the exact message.  What were you doing when the error message occurred?


How to:  Copy File(s) to the PC

To copy a file or files:

1.	Choose the directory and file(s) you would like to copy from the Source side of the Select Files window.

Double click on the Drives icon in the upper left window to view all disk drives visible to your PC.  Select the drive and directory where your file(s) are located and from the bottom window select the source file(s) to copy.  If you would like to see directories in the bottom window, simply select "Batch Processing" from the options menu.

2.	Choose the destination directory from the Destination window.

Double click on the Drives icon in the upper right window to view all disk drives visible to your PC.  Select the drive and directory where you would like to place the file to be copied.  Make sure the directory you have selected is open.

3.	Hit the Copy button

MacOpener will now take you through the process of copying the file.  If you have not set your preferences ahead of time, the product will stop and ask you what name(s) you would like to assign the file(s).


How to: Create a Directory

MacOpener gives you the ability to create a directory directly from within the program.  This command is located in the Select Files Window, in the Destination side of the window.  To use it, select the place you would like to create your directory form the destination side of the Select Files Window and click <Create a Directory>.


How to: Delete a file

This command is located under the File Menu, it allows you to delete files from any Source disk that you are viewing.  From the Source window, simply highlight the file(s) you would like to delete and from the File menu select delete.


How to: Get Information on a File

In the Select Files window, you can choose to get additional information on files by clicking on the "File Info" button.  When you choose this option, MacOpener will display the file information on the selected files.  You will see information on the file including the program that it was created in, the size of the file, the modification date and time, the type and creator (if it is a Macintosh file) and the three character PC Extension.  You can sort the files by category simply by clicking on the heading of that particular category.  The heading underline and blue text tells you by which category the files are sorted.

In some cases there may be a * next to the file size.  This means there is a resource fork in the file. When copying files with MacOpener both the data fork and resource fork of the file will be retained.  After looking at the file information, you can copy the file(s) to your desired location by selecting the file(s) you want and clicking <Copy> or return to the Select Files window by clicking <Cancel>.

Related Topics:

Macintosh File Structure


How to:  Install MacOpener Device Driver

From within the MacOpener program you can read and write Macintosh disks.  In most situations, Macintosh files require copying.  The most convenient way to copy files at the same time is from within the MacOpener interface.

There are some situations where you might want to view and format Macintosh Floppy Disks through the File Manager, DOS or any Windows programs.  To do this you must install the device driver (MO.SYS), it is easiest to do this by using the MacOpener installer.

You can avoid using the installer by adding a line manually to your CONFIG.SYS or AUTOEXEC.BAT.

To install the MacOpener device driver:

1.	Run the MacOpener installer.

2.	Click Custom install.

3.	The installer will prompt you to install the MacOpener device driver.  Follow the on screen instructions.

4.	You will have the option to install the device driver in either your CONFIG.SYS or your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.

Install the MacOpener device driver in your CONFIG.SYS if any of the following apply: You would like the MacOpener device driver to load into high memory rather than conventional memory The drive letter immediately following your hard drive is available and not used by a CD-ROM, Network, etc.	Install MacOpener device driver in your AUTOEXEC.BAT if any of the following apply: You don't need the MacOpener device driver to load into high memory. The drive letter immediately following your hard drive is not available because it is used by a a CD-ROM or Network.


How to: Preview a Text and Graphic Image
How To:  Preview Text and Graphic Files

MacOpener gives you the ability to preview Macintosh text and graphic (PICT and EPS) files before you copy them.  You can choose to preview a batch of files or just one file at a time.  Batch file views are especially helpful when you have a number of files and are not sure what they look like  To preview files you should:

1.	Choose the source file(s), from your Source location in the Select Files Window.

You can select multiple images by holding down the control key and clicking on each of the files.  Please note when previewing multiple files, all the files to be previewed must be located in the same source directory.

2.	Click the Preview button.  This will bring you to the Preview screen.

If you have selected multiple files you will have the ability to move through the images you have selected by clicking on the "Next" button.

If you would like to copy the file(s) you can do so from the Preview screen.


Menu Item: Auto Launch

What does it do?

MacOpener allows you to map a program associated with the file you are copying.  If activated, after the file has been copied, MacOpener will automatically launch the program and open the file.

Where do I find it?

This command is found under the Options menu.

How do I use it?

It is a toggle switch that is (de)activated by clicking on it.  You must have the program loaded on your machine in order to launch it.  If MacOpener can not find your program you will be prompted to enter a command line which identifies the location of that program.

Related Topic:

File Formatting and Extension Mapping


Menu Item: Clear Log

What does it do?

The Log menu gives you an activity account of the product during installation and during a transfer.  Entries are automatically entered to the log by the MacOpener program.  These entries normally contain the date, time, file name, and a description of any errors or warnings.  The Clear Log command clears the present log of all previous information.

Where do I find it?

This command is found under the log menu.

How do I use it?

Simply click on the command and the log will be cleared.


Menu Item: Clear Settings

What does it do?

This command is used to clear previously saved settings, and will return the product to its last configuration.

Where do I find it?

This command is located under the Options menu.

How do I use it?

Simply click on the item and your settings will be cleared.


Menu Item: Delete

What does it do?

This command is used to delete files from your Source directory.

Where do I find it?

It is located under the File menu

How do I use it?

To delete files first highlight the files you would like to delete in your Source window and choose File Delete.  You will get a message asking you if you are sure, click OK.


Menu Item: Exit

What does it do?

This command will allow you to Exit out of the MacOpener program.

Where do I find it?

The Exit command is available from the File Menu.

How do I use it?

Simply click on the item and MacOpener will quit.


Menu Item:  Extension Mapping

What does it do?

This command allows you to add or edit an extension in the MacOpener Extensions Database.

Where do I find it?

This command is located under the Options menu.

How do I use it?

Click on Extension Mapping and you will be brought to the Extension Mapping window.  Once in this window, click "Add", or highlight a format and click "Edit" (Note:  You can only edit formats that you have previously added to the database and not formats that shipped with MacOpener), this will bring you to the User Format Add/Edit window .


Menu Item: Save Settings

What does it do?

This command is used to "Save" a snapshot of the session in which you are presently working.  It allows you to save your present location, direction, file control settings, and auto launch status.

The next time you use the MacOpener program, it will start with the settings that were in effect when the defaults were saved.  If you do not save your settings, the program will remember the configuration you last had in place when you exited MacOpener and start with that configuration in place.

Where do I find it?

It is located under the Options menu.

How do I use it?

Simply click on the command and your settings will be saved.


Menu Item:  Sort By Name

What does it do?

This command is used to sort files in your source directory by name.

Where do I find it?

It is located under the File menu

How do I use it?

Open the directory that you want to sort and click on "Sort by Name".  The files will now be sorted alphabetically by name.


Multipacks and site licenses

MacOpener is available in Multipacks of 5, 10, 30, and 100.  Contact DataViz and ask about our discounted pricing to upgrade your copy to multiple copies.

Site licenses are also available when more than 100 copies are needed.


Other DataViz Products

For Windows users:

Conversions Plus is a Windows utility that lets you use Macintosh disks and translate files between different programs.

MacLinkPlus is our Macintosh line of products that allows you to use PC disks in your Macintosh and convert files between different programs.


Ref:Copy Methods
Copy Methods

When moving files via "Text" MacOpener will reconcile discrepancies between Macintosh and PC text files.  Moving a file using the "Binary" method is simply moving the file bit by bit as it is.

The "MacBinary" method of transfer has been developed to allow complete Macintosh files (the data fork and the resource fork) to be moved to non-Macintosh computers.  When using MacBinary as a copy method, the data fork and resource fork of a Macintosh file are stored together in a single file.  This is useful when you are transferring Macintosh files over PC volumes as it prevents the loss of any information .  If the "Binary" method is used on a file with both a data fork and resource fork, the information in the resource fork will be lost.

When a file is brought over and stored in a "MacBinary" format on a non-Macintosh computer, it is encoded.  When moving the file back to the Macintosh, MacOpener will use the MacBinary copy method to decode the file properly so that all the file information remains intact.

Related Topics:

PC Text vs. Macintosh Text

Macintosh File Structure


Ref:Disk Format vs File Format
The difference between Disk Format and File Format

All computers are not designed alike.  Therefore programs, files, and disks cannot be easily shared by different types of computers.  This is the reason MacOpener was created.

On the PC, DOS and Windows use the same DOS format for initializing disks, maintaining directories, naming files and storing them on diskettes.  A different structure with longer file names and more directory information about each file is used by the Macintosh system software.  In other words, the disk format, or the way files are stored on the disk is different for PCs and Macs.

A file's format, or the way the information is organized within the file, is generally unique to the program that created it.  This is the case whether the disk format is DOS or Macintosh:  a file from program X is the same file, whether it is on a hard disk, a floppy disk or a network file server.

When different programs are being used on the PC and Mac, these file format issues become an obstacle.  MacOpener removes this obstacle by providing the capability to copy a file.


Ref:File Formatting and Extension Mapping
File Formatting and Extension Mapping

Every file contains information which helps identify its format.  This information is stored differently on a Macintosh than it is on a PC.  Macintosh files are identified by their type and creator , while the PC files are identified by their 3 character PC extension.  When moving files between Macs and PCs, this file information is normally lost.  MacOpener will preserve this file information using a technique called Extension Mapping.

Extension Mapping is the process of keeping the appropriate file information when moving files across platforms.  When moving a file from a Macintosh to a PC, MacOpener will look at the Macintosh file type and creator and assign the appropriate PC extension (hence, the name Extension Mapping).  Conversely, when moving a file from a PC to a Macintosh, MacOpener will assign the appropriate file type and creator.  For example, when moving a Microsoft Word document from the Macintosh to the PC, MacOpener will automatically put a .DOC extension on the file.  This extension helps Word for Windows recognize and open the document.

MacOpener ships with a database of PC extensions and their corresponding Macintosh types and creators.  There may be situations, however, where certain programs are not included or where new programs have been released.  For these situations, MacOpener gives you the option to add new entries into the Extension Mapping Database.  This can be done by selecting "Extension Mapping" from the Options menu.

Related Topics:

Macintosh File Structure

How do I?  Get PC programs to recognize my Macintosh files


Ref:MacBinary
MacBinary

MacBinary is a format in which the data and resource fork of a Macintosh file can be stored together in a single file.  This is useful when you are transferring Macintosh files over PC volumes as it prevents you from losing any of your file information.  A MacBinary file consists of the data fork, the resource fork and some additional information describing the two components.  MacOpener will let create a MacBinary file when copying from a Mac to a PC and will expand a MacBinary file when going PC to Mac.


Ref:Macintosh File Structure
Macintosh File Structure

The Macintosh has a unique file structure, that differs from the PC (or any other computer) in the following ways:

1)	Each file can have a data fork, a resource fork, or both.  Usually, Macintosh programs have a resource fork with no data fork, and files created by those programs (such as word processing documents or spreadsheets) have a data fork and no resource fork.  This is not always true, but it is true much of the time.  The data fork of a file is equivalent to an entire file on the PC, since the PC does not support the 2-part file concept.  There is no equivalent to a resource fork on the PC.

2)	Every file has certain attributes associated with it.  On the PC, the file attributes are it's date, time, and size.  On the Macintosh, files have more attributes associated with them than PC files, two of the most important are called type and creator.  The type indicates to that Macintosh program whether the file is a document, a dictionary, a preference file, etc. and the creator identifies which program created the document.  These can be thought of as a more descriptive version of the PC file extension (which can be used to identify the type of file and program that created it).  The Macintosh file attributes are stored in the Volume Information Block (VIB), the equivalent of the PC's File Allocation Table (FAT).

Related Topics:

PC Text vs. Macintosh Text

Copy Methods


Ref:MacOpener  Menus
Menus

File menu

Delete

Sort By Name

Sort By Type

Exit

Disk menu

Format Mac Disk

Assign SCSI Drives

Options menu

Auto Launch

Batch Processing

Copy Method

File Naming

Extension Mapping

Save Settings

Clear Settings

Log menu

View Log

Clear Log


Ref:MacOpener  Windows
MacOpener Windows

Click on any window below to learn more about it.

Select Files Window - This is the main MacOpener window.

File Information Window - This is the window that appears when you request information on a file(s).

Extension Mapping Window - This is the main Extension Mapping window.

Format Add/Edit Window - This window is used to add/edit formats to the Extensions Database


Ref:PC Extensions List
PC Extensions List

This is a summary of the common file extensions you may see on a PC disk.  In many cases, these extensions are required or expected by the application.  In other cases, they are common usage but are not required.

.BAK Backup file  .BAS BASIC program file .BAT DOS ‘Batch’ command file .BMP Windows Bitmap Graphic .CVS Canvas file .CGM Computer Graphics Metafile .COM Executable (binary) file .CSV Comma Separated Values .CWK ClarisWorks .DBF dBase II, III, IV data file .DIF DIF file (common) .DLL Dynamically Linked Library .DOC Multimate (through v3), MS Word  .DOX Multimate v4.0 document .DXF AutoCad DXF .EPS Encapsulated PostScript .EXE Executable (binary) file .FM FileMaker or FrameMaker file .FH3 Freehand 3.x .FH       Freehand  .GEM Ventura Publisher GEM .GIF Graphics Interchange  Format(CompuServe) .IMG Ventura Publisher IMG .JPG JPEG Graphic file .MEM dBase Memory File .MIF FrameMaker MIF .MLP MacLinkPlus Print Capture file .OBJ Compiled object file .PCC PC Paintbrush file .PCT PICT .PCX PC Paintbrush file .PIC Lotus Graphic file .PM PageMaker file  .PPT Power Point file .PRG dBase program	.PRN ‘Print’ file .PUB PageMaker 2.0 file .QED Quicken file .QXD QuarkXPress file .RFT DisplayWrite Revisable Form Text  .RTF Rich Text Format .SAM AmiPro file .STY MS Word Style Sheet .SYL SYLK format variations are .SLK, .SK .SYS DOS system file; usually not translatable .TAB Tab Text .TGA Targa graphic file .TIF       TIFF graphic file .TSV Tab Values .TXT ASCII Text file (common) .WB1 Quattro Pro Windows 5.0 .WB2 Quattro Pro Windows 6.0 .WDB Works Database file .WKS Lotus 1A or MS Works spreadsheet .WK1 Lotus 2A spreadsheet .WK3 Lotus 3 (3-D) .WK4 Lotus 4 & 5 (3-D) .WMF Windows Metafile .WP OfficeWriter or WordPerfect  .WPD WordPerfect (common); variation is .WP .WPG WordPerfect graphics .WPS MS Works Word Processing document .WQ1 Quattro Pro DOS .WRK Symphony spreadsheet .WR1 Symphony spreadsheet .WS WordStar document (common) .XLC Excel chart .XLM Excel macro .XLS Excel spreadsheet .XLW Excel Workspace .XY       XyWrite (common)


Ref:PC Text vs. Macintosh Text
PC Text vs. Macintosh Text

Text files are represented differently on the Macintosh and the PC.  On the Macintosh , a "return" at the end of a line is represented by a carriage return (<CR>) only.  On the PC, the "return" at the end of a line is represented by a carriage return, line feed pair (<CR><LF>).  Another difference is the set of characters available.  Certain characters on the PC do not exist on the Macintosh, certain characters on the Macintosh do not exist on the PC, and certain characters are represented by different ASCII values (even DOS and Windows have certain discrepancies in the way they represent characters).  Most of the differences in these sets are not with commonly used characters but rather with extended ASCII characters.

When moving text files from a Macintosh to a PC, MacOpener will transparently reconcile these discrepancies, whenever possible.  It is difficult to tell between the different types of text files.  For MacOpener to handle text files as effectively as possible, you will need to identify the method of transfer you prefer when moving text files.  You do this by choosing either text, MacBinary or Binary from the "Copy Method" under the Options menu.

Related Topics:

Copy Methods


Ref:What is Conversions Plus
Conversions Plus for Windows

Conversions Plus is a Windows program also produced by DataViz.  It is useful when you are dealing with incompatible file formats across platforms or programs.

Like MacOpener, it gives you the ability to view Macintosh disks and Macintosh SCSI devices on your PC.  However, in addition it gives you the ability to translate files between incompatible programs.  With Conversions Plus, you can convert files from popular word processing, spreadsheet, database and graphics programs from Mac-to-PC, PC-to-Mac, and PC-to-PC.

Conversions Plus does more than just move files from computer to computer or program to program, it also provides full file translation so you can actually use your files in different programs.  For example if you have a Macintosh Microsoft Word file and would like to use it in WordPerfect PC, Conversions Plus will convert it.  All the original file formatting is retained, including bold, italics, underline, and embedded graphics, so you don't have to retype a thing.  Conversions Plus also allows you to preview graphics files and convert portions of the images.

DataViz offers all MacOpener customers special upgrade pricing to purchase a full copy of Conversions Plus.  For more information contact DataViz.


Win.FC:Conversion Errors
These buttons allow you to specify what MacOpener should do upon encountering an error.  This is useful for batch translations.

If Stop and notify me is specified, then MacOpener will notify you any time there is an error.

If Skip the file and continue is specified, MacOpener will enter the error in the Log, but will not interrupt the process.


Win.FI:Copy
Click here to copy the selected files to your destination location.


Win.FI:Format
This column gives you the file format that is associated with the selected files.  Click here to sort the files by format.


Win.FI:Modified
This column gives you the date and time the selected files were last modified.  Click here to sort the files by modified date.


Win.FI:Name
This column gives you the assigned names to the selected files.  Click here to sort the files by name.


Win.FI:PC Extension
This column gives you the PC Extension that is associated with the selected files.  Click here to sort the files by PC extension.


Win.FI:Size
This column gives you the file size of each of the selected files.  Click here to sort the files by size.


Win.FI:Type and Creator
This column gives you the Macintosh type and creator of selected files.  Click here to sort the files by file type and creator.


Win.SF: File Information
Use this button to get information on files that our selected in your source directory.


Win.SF:Copy Button
Click the Copy Button to copy a file.  Note: You must select a file from the source directory before you can click this button.


Win.SF:Create Directory Button
Click the Create Directory button to make a new sub-directory within the Destination Directory.  MacOpener will create a directory and navigate to it.


Win.SF:Dest Directory
Use this window to navigate to the destination directory.  To switch to another drive, double-click on the Drives icon.


Win.SF:Dest File
This window lists, in gray, the files in the destination directory.  The file you are copying will be placed in this directory.


Win.SF:Dest Side
The Destination side of the Select Files window allows you to select the location where the destination file will be placed and the platform (Mac or PC) to which you want to translate.


Win.SF:Direction Arrow
Click the Direction Arrow to reverse the Source and Destination sides of the Select Files window.


Win.SF:Preview Button
Click this button to preview the Source File prior to copying it.


Win.SF:Select All Files Button
Click this button to select all of the files in the Source Directory.


Win.SF:Source Directory
Use this window to navigate to the source directory where your file(s) is located.  To switch to another drive, double click on the Drives icon.


Win.SF:Source File
Select the file(s) you wish to translate from this list.  If the file you want does not appear in the list, you may need to specify the source directory in the list immediately above.


Win.SF:Source Side
The Source side of the Select Files window allows you to select the files to be copied or viewed.


What is the MacOpener Device Driver
MacOpener provides additional functionality that gives you access to a Macintosh Floppy Disk using many different methods when you are running Windows 3.1.  In this way MacOpener is used as a device driver, which allows you to view disks from within the File Manager, DOS or any PC program.  When you are within the MacOpener program you have the ability to view Macintosh disks, regardless of whether you have installed the device driver portion of the product.  To view Macintosh disks through any of the other methods mentioned you have to install the device driver.


Menu Item: Format Mac Disk

What does it do?

This command allows you to format a Macintosh disk from within the MacOpener program.

Where do I find it?

It is located under the Disk menu.

How do I use it?

To format a Macintosh disk within MacOpener, simply click on "Format Mac Disk".  From the dialog box, choose the drive letter that contains the disk you would like to format.  When formatting a disk in this manner, the disk must have been previously formatted as a high density DOS or Mac disk.


Menu Item: View Log

What does it do?

The Log menu gives you an activity account of the product during installation and during the copy process.  Entries are automatically entered to the log by the MacOpener program.  These entries normally contain the date, time, file name, and a description of any errors or warnings.  The View Log command opens the Log windows and displays the log.

Where do I find it?

It is located under the Log menu.

How do I use it?

Simply click on the command and the log will be presented.  To print the log, simply open the log (a standard text file) from within a word processing program and print it.  The name of the file is Macopen.log and it is located in the MACOPEN directory.


Win.EM:Format Option
This option is (de)activated by clicking on it.  When selected, MacOpener will stop on a file format not automatically recognized and ask you if you want to add the format to the Extensions Database.


Win.EM:Formats List
This lists all the formats that our currently in the Extensions Database.


Win.EM:New Button
Click this button to add a format to the database.  You will add a format in the User Format Add/Edit Window.


Win.EM:Edit Button
Click this button after selecting a format to edit, you will edit the format in the User Format Add/Edit Window.  Note:  You can only edit file format information for formats that were added to the database (i.e. they did not ship with the product).


Win.EM:Delete Button
Click here after you have selected a file format to delete from the database.  Note:  You can only remove formats that were added to the database (i.e. they did not ship with the product).


Win.EM:User Format Star
A * will be listed after a file format if it was added by a user rather than shipped with the product.


How to: Use Macintosh floppy disks

You can use Macintosh floppy disks either from within MacOpener or from the File Manager, DOS or any PC program (using Windows 3.1).


How to: Use Mac Removable Cartidges/CD-ROMs
How to: Use Mac Removable Cartridges and CD-ROMs

If you plan to use Macintosh removable cartridges or CD-ROMs (SCSI Disks) within MacOpener, you should follow the same directions as you would for Floppy Disks.  The only difference is that you will need to select the drive letter of your SCSI device rather than your A: or B: drive.  Before using Macintosh SCSI Disks, you must Assign SCSI drives to these devices so that MacOpener can associate a drive letter with each of your SCSI Devices.

Once you have assigned your drives you can view the disk from either the Source or Destination window (depending on the direction you are copying files).  This is done by going to the "Drives" level in the upper window and then selecting your SCSI or CD-ROM drive.

If you are using ASPI for Windows compatible drivers, the following SCSI devices are supported in MacOpener:

-	Syquest Drives

-	Syquest EZ 135 Drives

-	CD-ROM Drives

-	Iomega Bernoulli Drive

-	Iomega Zip Drive

-	Sony Rewritable Optical Disk Drives

-	Macintosh Hard Drives


Ref: What is MacLinkPlus
MacLinkPlus for the Macintosh

MacLinkPlus is the Macintosh product line of utilities, by DataViz, which are similar to MacOpener for Windows.  They contain very similar features, yet are designed for the Macintosh user to run on any Macintosh (Macintosh Plus or better, including the new Power Macintosh line).  There are three MacLinkPlus products, each one "builds" on the next.

The most "basic" product is MacLinkPlus/Easy Open Translators.  This product contains:

-	The entire Mac-PC file translation library

Contains all the same translators as Conversion s Plus for Windows

-	Macintosh Easy Open

A system extension designed by Apple Computer, which allows for the quickest and easiest file translation possible.

-	DataViz FileView for the Macintosh

The next product in the line is MacLinkPlus/Translators Pro.  It contains:

-	The same features as MacLinkPlus/Easy Open Translators (noted above)

-	Macintosh PC Exchange.

A utility from Apple Computer that allows you to put DOS-formatted disks in your Macintosh (including floppy disks, removable media, such as Syquest and Bernoulli, and SCSI hard disks).

The most "complete" product in the line is MacLinkPlus/PC Connect.  It contains:

-	The same features as MacLinkPlus/Translators Pro (noted above)

-	Serial cable and modem communications software

Allows you to physically connect a Mac and a PC and move files back and forth

So, which one do YOU need?

MacLinkPlus/Easy Open Translators:  Best if you need to translate files only.  In other words, you already have a way to move the file back and forth from the Mac to the PC (i.e., you are on a cross-platform network, you already own a "DOS disk mounting" utility, you need to do Mac to Mac conversions only).

MacLinkPlus/Translators Pro:  Best if you need to translate files AND put DOS formatted disks in your Mac.

MacLinkPlus/PC Connect:  Best if you need to translate files, use DOS disks in your Mac AND actually connect your Mac and your PC and move files from one hard drive to the next (i.e., you have very large files to move, or you need to send files over a modem).

Solution for the HP Palmtop computer:

MacLinkPlus/HP Palmtop allows you to convert HP Palmtop (200LX, 100LX and 95LX) files in your

Macintosh - and vice versa.  You can convert your Macintosh phonebook file (Now Contact, Act!,

Touchbase, etc.) in the HP PhoneBook.  Or use the appointments from your HP Appointment Book in

Now Up-to-Date or DateBook Pro.  MacLinkPlus/HP Palmtop also allows you to back up your entire HP

Palmtop on your Macintosh - with just a click!  MacLinkPlus/HP Palmtop solves all of your file

incompatibility problems between the Macintosh and the HP Palmtop.


How to: Get PC Programs to Recognize Mac Files
How to:  Get PC programs to recognize Macintosh files

Files have different structures on the Macintosh and the PC.  On the Macintosh, each file has a File Type and Creator.  This identifies the format of the file and allows programs to identify the files they support.  On the PC, programs recognize files by their 3 character PC extension, with each program assigning a different extension to a file.

MacOpener ships with a database of Macintosh File Types and Creators and their corresponding PC extensions.  This combination of an extension and a File Type and Creator is referred to as a file format.  If you are using a file format which is not currently in the MacOpener Extensions Database you have the option to add it.

There are two different methods for adding "User Formats" to the database.  One method is to have MacOpener prompt you when it encounters a new format.  Using this method the program will automatically fill in the File Type and Creator information from the file being copied and you must add the PC extension and the file format name you want for that program (this name can be anything you like).  To use this method, you must choose "Extension Mapping" from the Options menu and within the Extension Mapping window, select "Prompt me when encountering a new file type".

Another method is for you to add a new "User Format" to the database.  To do this choose "Extension Mapping" from the Options menu and click <New>.  This will bring you to the User Format Add/Edit window.  In this situation you will have to fill in all the appropriate file information.  The format name is used to identify the entry in the Extensions Database and can be assigned any name you choose.  If you are unsure of the File Type and Creator information, you can contact the program manufacturer to get this information.

Related Topics:

Macintosh File Structure

File Formatting and Extension Mapping


TS:Can't open Mac file
Troubleshooting tip when the PC can't open a Mac file

There are a couple of  possibilities as to why your PC program can’t open the Mac file you have copied.

1.	Some PC programs require a 3 character extension to open the file.  Included with MacOpener is a feature called Extension Mapping.  This feature places the proper extension on a Macintosh file so that the PC program will recognize and open the file.  MacOpener ships with a database of current programs and their proper PC extensions and gives you the ability to add programs to the Extensions Database..

2.	In order for the file to be opened by the PC program the file must be in a format that the program can understand.  Currently, there are many programs on the market that are "cross-platform" programs, which means that their file formats are the same.  An example of this is Microsoft Word version 6.  If you create a document in Word Macintosh 6 , that document should be able to be opened directly in Word for Windows 6 without any difficulties.  If the PC program opens the document and it doesn't look good, it is possible that the file needs to be converted.  DataViz makes another product, Conversions Plus that provides file translation, allowing you to convert documents between different programs.

3.	If these steps do not help, contact DataViz.


TS: Can't open the PC file
Troubleshooting tip when the Macintosh can't open the PC file

Macintosh files are a different file format then PC files.  Most Macintosh programs require a type and creator on every file in order to open it.  You should check the extension mapping of the file format to make sure the proper type and creator information has been placed on the file.  If you are unsure of the type and creator information needed for that particular format, you should contact the manufacturer of the program for the information.  MacOpener ships with a database of many popular formats, however there may be some that are not included in the extensions database.  You have the option to add formats in the Extension Mapping window.

Related Topics:

Macintosh File Structure


TS:MacOpener is not recognizing my Mac Disk
Troubleshooting tip when MacOpener is not recognizing my Macintosh floppy disk

If you are not able to read or write to the Macintosh disk, here are some ideas to help work around it.

1.	MacOpener only supports high density Macintosh disks.  Check that your Macintosh disk is high density, and not double density or low density.  If you are using a low density disk and have access to a Macintosh, you can move the information to a high density disk.  Simply go to the Macintosh and copy the files from the low density disk to the hard disk and then copy them to a high density Macintosh disk   Your Macintosh must have a High Density disk drive, commonly referred to as a Super Drive.

2.	Check to see if the disk is locked.  If the disk is locked, unlock it.

3.	Bring the Macintosh disk back to the Macintosh and see if it can read it (If the Macintosh can't read the disk then the disk may be damaged).  If the Macintosh can read the disk, copy the files onto a different Macintosh high density disk, and bring it back to the PC.

4.	Format a pre-formatted DOS disk as a high density Macintosh disk in MacOpener.  Bring the newly formatted Macintosh disk to the Macintosh, and copy the files onto it.  If the Macintosh can't read the disk, then one of the disk drives could be out of alignment.  If this is the situation, try using a different Mac and PC.

If after trying all of the above steps, you are still unable to solve the problem, contact DataViz Technical Support.


TS:MacOpener is not recognizing my SCSI drive
Troubleshooting tip when MacOpener is not recognizing my SCSI drive

Make sure that you have assigned your SCSI devices to a drive by choosing "Assign SCSI Devices" from the disk menu..  When using Macintosh SCSI cartridges, MacOpener can’t always tell which drive letter DOS assigned to the SCSI device, so you must enter the appropriate drive letter.  If you just need the device for one session assign it as a Temp drive.  If this does not work, contact DataViz.


TS:ASPI for Windows Not Installed
Troubleshooting tip when you get a message warning you that ASPI for Windows is not installed

MacOpener only support SCSI devices that support the industry standard ASPI for Windows .  You should contact your SCSI device manufacturer for details on whether or not your device is ASPI for Windows compliant.


TS:Can’t Format my Mac Disk
Troubleshooting tip when MacOpener can’t Format my Macintosh disk

If you can’t format a Macintosh Disk, here are some things to try:

1.	The Macintosh disk must be a high density disk.  Low density disks can not be formatted as Macintosh.

2.	The disk must be previously formatted as DOS or Mac.  If the disk is not pre-formatted go to the File Manager and format the disk, then come back to MacOpener and format the disk as a Macintosh Disk.

3.	If these steps do not solve the problem, contact DataViz.


TS:Not getting long file names in Windows 95
Troubleshooting tip when MacOpener is not showing your long PC file names in Windows 95

MacOpener ships with both a 16 bit and 32 bit version of the program.  You need to make sure that you installed the 32 bit version of MacOpener.  Go under the help menu to "About MacOpener" and check that it says "32 bit version".  If it doesn’t, reinstall MacOpener and select MacOpener for Win95.


Window:  Select Files window
Select Files Window

What does it do? This is the main MacOpener window from which files are chosen. Where do I find it? It is the first window that appears when you launch MacOpener. How do I use it? Click on the parts of the window where a hand appears to get more information about each item.


Menu Item:  File Naming

What does it do?

This command allows you to specify your preference for file naming, adding extensions, and the action to take in case of errors.

Where do I find it?

This command is located under the Options menu.

How do I use it?

Simply click the choices you prefer in each circumstance.

For New File Names:

You have the option to be prompted to assign a new name or simply let MacOpener use the default name.

Assign Extension to New File Name:

You have the option to use the mapped extension (the one which MacOpener has associated with the file), or not to modify the extension.

In case of name conflicts:

If you have chosen to have MacOpener assign file names (see above), you have the option to stop on a file name conflict or let MacOpener resolve the conflict.  If you choose to let MacOpener resolve the conflict, you must further decide if MacOpener should overwrite the existing file or slightly modify the name of the new file.


Menu Item:  Copy Method

What does it do?

This command allows you to specify the method of copying a file when moving between a Macintosh and a PC.

Where do I find it?

This command is located under the Options menu.

How do I use it?

Simply click on copy method and choose the method (Binary, Text or MacBinary) you would like MacOpener to use when copying files.

Related Topics:

Copy Methods

MacBinary


How to: Use the device driver portion of MO
Using the Device Driver portion of MacOpener

You can use a Macintosh Floppy Disk through the File Manager, DOS or any PC program if you are running Windows 3.1(not if you are running Windows 95 or Windows NT).  To do this, you must have installed the device driver portion of MacOpener.  Once you have installed the device driver, you will have the ability to use the Macintosh Floppy Disk as if it was a regular PC disk.


Menu Item:  Batch Processing

What does it do?

This command allows you to view entire directories in the file portion of the Source window, so that you can easily select the directory to be copied.  All directories and sub-directories and the files contained within these directories will be copied over.

Where do I find it?

This command is located under the Options menu.

How do I use it?

Select "Batch Processing" from the options menu and choose your preferences.

Allow selection of directories for copying:

You have the option to copy full directories and sub-directories to or from Macintosh disks.  If you select this option directories, as well as files, will show up in the "file selection portion" of the window.  If this option is set, you will not be able to preview files.

During a batch process:

When you are copying a batch of files (more than one), you can choose to have MacOpener continue copying without interruptions.  If this is set, MacOpener will not prompt you for new Mac formats, will not prompt you for new file or directory names, and will not prompt you on directory errors until the batch is finished being copied.


Window:  File Information
File Information Window

What does it do? This window gives you information on the file(s) you have selected. Where do I find it? After you have highlighted the file(s) and clicked the "File Info" button, you will be brought to this window. How do I use it? Click on the parts of the window where a hand appears to get more information about each item.


Menu Item:  Assign SCSI Devices
Menu Item:  Assign SCSI Drives

What does it do?

This command is used to assign your SCSI devices to a drive letter

Where do I find it?

This command is located under the Disk menu.

How do I use it?

Simply click on the "Assign SCSI drives" and within the SCSI window, click on the device you want to assign and click <Add/Edit>.  The window will list all the SCSI devices that MacOpener has found and can communicate with.  For MacOpener to recognize your drive, you must assign a drive letter to the device(s) which you wish to access.  Choose the drive letter that the operating system (DOS/Windows) has assigned to this device, which is the drive letter used to access PC disks in the SCSI Device.

Related Topics:

How Do I?:  Access Macintosh Removable Cartridges


Window:  Extension Mapping window
Extension Mapping Window

What does it do? This window lists all of the file formats included in the Extensions Database.  These formats are used to put the appropriate file information on a file when copying it between the Macintosh disk and the PC. Where do I find it? This window appears when you select "Extension Mapping" from the Options menu. How do I use it? Click on the parts of the window where a hand appears to get more information about each item.


Ref:  Choose Partition
Choosing a Partition

Sometimes disks can be partitioned into more than one "logical" disk.  What this means is that there is more than one volume on the disk.  When MacOpener encounters a Macintosh disk with more than one partition, MacOpener will prompt you to choose which partition you want to open.  You will see the volume name of each partition and can only open one partition at a time.  To switch partitions, simply go to the "drives" level, choose the disk and click on the other partition.


Contents:Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Tips

The PC can't open the Macintosh file I have copied

The Macintosh can't open the PC file I have copied

MacOpener is not recognizing my Macintosh Floppy Disk

MacOpener can’t format my Mac Floppy Disk

MacOpener is not recognizing my SCSI drive

In "Assign SCSI Devices" I get the message, "ASPI for Windows is not Installed"

In Windows 95, MacOpener is not showing my long PC file names

Contact DataViz Technical Support


Window:  Adding/editing user formats
Adding and editing user formats

What does it do?

This screen appears when you decide to add or edit a format in the Extensions Database

Where do I find it?

Select a file format in the Extension Mapping Window and click either "New" or "Edit".

How do I use it?

You should fill in the appropriate file information for the format.

Format Name:

This is where you assign a format name to correspond to a PC extension and Macintosh file type and creator   For example, Word for Windows 6.0, PageMaker 5.0, Excel 5.0.

PC File Extension:

This is where you fill in the three character PC extension.  For example, DOC, PM5, XLS.

Mac File Type:

This is where the Macintosh file type is entered.  If you have chosen to be prompted when encountering a new file format, MacOpener will fill in this information from the Mac file being copied.  If you are entering a new format manually, you must know this information and fill it in.  For example, W6BN, ALB5, XLS5.

Mac File Creator:

This is where the Macintosh file creator is entered.  If you have chosen to be prompted when encountering a new file format, MacOpener will fill in this information from the Mac file being copied.  If you are entering a new format manually, you must know this information and fill it in.  For example, MSWD, ALD5, XCEL.


Ref:Text Preview
Text Preview

The text preview extracts text from different files and displays it.  It is helpful if you need to find a particular file and want to learn its general contents.  It is an unformatted, "quick preview" of the file(s) you have selected.  From the preview window you can choose to "Copy" the file you have selected or preview other selected files using the "Next" and "Previous" buttons.  To return to the main window, click "Cancel".


Ref:Graphic Preview
Graphic Preview

The graphic preview allows you to preview Macintosh PICT or EPS (PICT thumbnail) images.  From the preview window you can choose to "Copy" the file you have selected or preview other selected files using the "Next" and "Previous" buttons.  To return to the main window, click "Cancel".