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BDF2FDT

Use this utility to load a complete tree, based on the specified BDF file, and then convert it to a pre-version 11.x format FORM.DAT file.

Note This utility is typically used by customers who have purchased tools from 3rd party vendors that parse FORM.DAT files. These tools extract a list of the forms in the library as a part of the data exchange mapping process.

Program names

Syntax

BDF2FDT /I /INI /O /D

Parameter

Description

/I

(Optional) Enter the name of the BDF file you want to convert. If you omit this parameter, the system looks for the one in the INI file you specify using the INI parameter.

/INI

(Optional) Enter the name of the INI file which contains the name of the BDF file you want to convert. The default is FSIUSER.INI.

/O

(Optional) Enter the name of the output FORM.DAT file. The default is FORM.DAT.

/D

(Optional) Enter the effective date in YYYYMMDD format. The default is the current date.

Note Not all document features and options supported by Documaker Studio can be represented in a FORM.DAT file. You must make sure the forms you develop in Studio convert appropriately.