ClarisImpact 2.0 for Windows has the same file format, user interface, and features as ClarisImpact 2.0 for the Mac OS. You can create a ClarisImpact 2.0 document on a Windows computer and edit it on a Mac OS computer, or vice versa, without translating files on either platform.
Transferring a file:
Note: After you transfer files from a Mac OS machine to a system running Windows, make sure that your ClarisImpact 2.0 file names follow DOS file naming conventions (8 characters or less) and end with the .CID extension. (For ClarisImpact Library files, use the .CLB extension)
Using diskettes:
To transfer a file between a machine running the Mac OS and a machine running Windows 95, simply insert a PC-formatted diskette into the floppy drive of either computer, drag the document onto it, insert the disk into the other machine, and drag and drop the file to the new machine. The document is ready to use.
To transfer a file from or to a computer running the Windows 3.1 operating system use File Manager.
If you are transferring from a machine running a Mac OS version prior to 7.5, see the TechInfo article "Using Apple File Exchange" and/ or your computer's manual for instructions on transferring files to PC.
Over a network:
You can use a multi-platform server (such as Novell Netware) to transfer files from a Mac OS computer to a Windows computer. You can also use a ClarisImpact 2.0 file directly from the server. No file transfer program is required.
Considerations:
Fonts, margins, page breaks, and some graphics may display differently when transferred between Mac OS and Windows machines. It may be necessary to adjust the margins and page breaks in the transferred file to restore the original appearance. Minimize font problems by installing and using the TrueType fonts that ship with ClarisImpact 2.0 for both platforms.
Refer to the Important Information (Mac OS) or readme.txt (Windows) file that is installed in the ClarisImpact application folder or directory for platform-specific information on font mapping.