Paradox Converter

If you're a database administrator, you probably understand and appreciate the importance of having the right tools to handle your data.

Paradox Converter is one of the applications that can come in handy in the situation depicted above, as it can help you convert Paradox database files to various formats.

You can turn to this program if you need to convert Paradox database files on your computer to various formats. Naturally, the only input file type is Paradox DB, but the output formats list holds many other entries.

For example, you can convert your contents to Dbase III and IV files, Visual Foxpro, plain text, HTML, Clipper, Foxpro, XML, Excel, CSV, SQL RTF and RSS files by choosing the corresponding option from the combo menu when prompted to.

When you first launch Paradox Converter, you will notice a couple of fields where you need to specify the source file and the output location on your computer.

It is possible to import a single file into the application by using the "Browse" button, but you can also feed it an entire folder's worth of files by choosing the "Select folder" option. Doing so lets you process multiple DB files and export it to the desired format by specifying a destination path.

After you decide what file to process and where should it be saved, you are offered a list of source documents and a bunch of adjustable options that you can tamper with.

For instance you can change the sorting criteria, put it in reverse order, filter the contents, view the process after it's done and use an OEM character set.

To sum it up, Paradox Converter can come in handy if you're looking for a quick way to convert Paradox DB files to several formats. Its wizard interface makes it highly accessible to many users, regardless of their previous experience with similar software.