>>>>>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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>>Can you give an example? Do you have a description what it holds? Example etc?
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>I have manages to import them as if they were text files - thanks for the help

You're welcome, and I'm glad to hear that you succeeded.