ASCII converter is a simple "drag and drop" application that converts text files from Windows to Macintosh and vice versa. MacOS and Windows use two different ASCII tables (a way to represent the characters) so when you open a Windows text file with a Mac application all the special characters (like: è,à,é,ù,ì,ò etc.) are misinterpreted. ASCII converter fixes this drawback and enables you to correctly read the text.
How can I use it?
To convert a file, drag it over the ASCII converter icon until highlighted and release the mouse button. ASCII converter will create a new text file in the same directory of the original file. In order to choose the type of translation, you have to set the preferences under the Edit menu:
If you select Ask (or if the Smart translation cannot detects the right conversion) you will have the option of choosing the direction of the conversion based on the files you will drop onto it:
Register
If you want the full version you have to register (ASCII converter is shareware, it costs $10).
Please see the page http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Network/7185/ (software section) for more information about the registration process, or connect directly to http://order.kagi.com/?KG to register ASCII converter.
Contact information
Marco Bambini
Via Piave n.21
46015 Cicognara (MN)
ITALY
marco.bambini@kagi.com
marco@spiderlink.it
Connect to http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Network/7185/ (software section) for the latest info.
Copyright
All this material is copyright 1999 by Marco Bambini.
Ascii converter is released as is without any warranty.