>Does anyone know a way to convert a DBF to a Paradox DB file if I don't have Paradox and I want it done programmatically?

AFAIK, Fox does not have the ability to export/copy to Paradox format. Neither does Excel so using that as an intermediate step seems to be out.

The best I can think of is to find the Paradox file format the receiving application uses and create the file using text commands.

A quick google found these starting points

http://www.byronref.com/rmb/pxspecs.htm
http://www.wotsit.org/search.asp?page=2&s=database


Good luck