Switching Windows to Macintosh

Problem

switching from Windows version to Macintosh version (see also this link for Macintosh to Windows swaps)
moving files from one computer to another for MacNail construction management software when they use both computer platforms.

Diagnosis

to switch MacNail from Mac to Windows or vice versa, first install the complete MacNail on the new computer, with all folders, blanks, etc etc.
The only thing they need to move is data files (estimates, ledgers, etc etc)

Solution

1. Save each file as SYLK in Windows XL (use Save As, hit Options button). NOTE: newer versions of XL do not need to be saved as SYLK. Check the manual???
2. Initialize a Windows disk on Windows machine.
3. Copy files onto disk.
4. Insert floppy into Mac.
5. Use Apple File Exchange to put files onto Mac.
6. Rename each file to proper Mac file name**
7. Use Macintosh Finder to put each file into appropriate folder.
8. Open file with Mac XL. Newer XL's will ask to save in normal format at first save-- say yes.
** note: Rename 1995.LGR as 1995 Ledger, for example.

Comments

Entered 9/27/95 by Dennis. Updated 11/25/2010.