The GIF XTND translator included with ClarisWorks 2.0 only supports the GIF 87A standard. Trying to open an 89A type GIF file will result in a message that the translator could not read the file. Other GIF types may not appear in the Open dialog.
You can convert these GIF files to the ClarisWorks-compatible GIF format by using GIFConverter. This is a shareware program available on Macintosh computer BBS services (AOL, Compuserve, etc.) and from user groups. To do this:
1- Open the GIF file in GIFConverter
2- Choose Save As
3- Click the Options button
4- Click the checkbox for "87A compatibility"
5- Click OK
6- Name the file, then click Save
This file can now be opened or inserted into ClarisWorks.