>>>>How can i convert a .dat file extension file to either txt or dbf in VFP?
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>>>Depends where it comes from
>>>see:
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>>>http://www.filext.com/file-extension/DAT
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>>I have no idea where it comes from - the dat files are being set to me by a UK courier company and its the only format they use
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>It might just be text. try opening it in notepad
ok thanks