Convert Data from DOS Peachtree-Possible?

[BKaehler]

Does anyone have experience with trying to convert data from the DOS version
of Peachtree to the Windows based v.8 Peachtree? Just wanting to know if
this is possible, and if so what the methodology is.

Thanks much!

[Javier A. Gomez-Durand]

Hi,

First of all, any kind of conversion in Peachtree is messy (even some
version upgrades). The good news is that Peachtree Software has a conversion
tool for doing that. The problem is that I don't know if their convesion
tool works for the PCAW v8, since the actual version is 2002 (v9).

The bad news are: IMHO (based on previous experiences), the conversion from
DOS to PAW is very-very bad. You will have to enter many things again.
Bottom line: You will have to run parallel accounting programs for a while
and figure out the many changes that Peachtree did to your data.

Another option to consider is to export some of the data within PCA-DOS
using PDQ. Then import the data to PAW. This is a lot more complicated, but
it gives you much more control over the data is transferring. I would
recomend this approach only if you have a somewhat simple company and do not
use all the modules.

Hope it Helped,

--
Javier A. Gomez-Durand
javier...@engineer.com
San Juan, Puerto Rico

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[David Ringstrom, CPA]

Peachtree offers a conversion utility on their web site. Search their
Knowledge Center under the Support link at www.peachtree.com for the
keywords "dos to windows conversion". You have to sign up for a
Peachtree Passport to gain access.

I've performed several of these conversions, so I think it's pretty
straightforward. However, I work with accounting software for a
living. As long as you back up your data, you can't do any harm giving
it a shot on your own.

Good luck!

David Ringstrom, CPA
www.accountingadvisors.com

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[Craig Landon]

Any such conversion utilities still available will only convert balance
data, not transaction data. It's best done at the end of a FY.

[Diane Koers]

The conversion tool mentioned in the other messages will work with version
8. It really just converts the DOS data into a format Windows will
understand. There is also a booklet available that gives complete
instructions on the conversion process. You might try searching the web site
for that booklet as well. It tells you which information converts and in
what format etc.

Like Craig said, doing so at the end of a FY is good, but not a requirement.
You must however, do the conversion at the end of a period and ALL modules
must be in the same generation number, including GL.

HTH

--
Diane Koers
Co-author Peachtree 8 for Dummies

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[BKaehler]

Good advice and good tips. Thanks everyone!

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