I am trying to import my ACT 9.0 contacts into Outlook 2003 (without BCM).
The Import Wizard in Outlook 2003 recognizes .DBF files, but all new ACT
files are now in a .PAD format.

My first preference is to use the Import Wizard. Does anyone know if there
is an update to Outlook that recognizes .PAD files, or if there is a third
party software that does that?

I also tried converting my ACT database into a CSV file, but when I try to
import that file into Outlook I get the message, "A file error has occurred
in the CSV translator while initiatlizing a translator to build a field map"

I have no idea why I need a "translator", but can I download oneanywhere?

I'm sorry that this has taken so much space, but I am truly frustrated.

Thanks to all!

I have the same problem. Sage completely ignores the issue, and while they
tout the new "Outlook integration" there doesn't seem to be any way to
actually DO it.

"Steve" wrote:

> I am trying to import my ACT 9.0 contacts into Outlook 2003 (without BCM).
> The Import Wizard in Outlook 2003 recognizes .DBF files, but all new ACT
> files are now in a .PAD format.
>
> My first preference is to use the Import Wizard. Does anyone know if there
> is an update to Outlook that recognizes .PAD files, or if there is a third
> party software that does that?
>
> I also tried converting my ACT database into a CSV file, but when I try to
> import that file into Outlook I get the message, "A file error has occurred
> in the CSV translator while initiatlizing a translator to build a field map"
>
> I have no idea why I need a "translator", but can I download oneanywhere?
>
> I'm sorry that this has taken so much space, but I am truly frustrated.
>
> Thanks to all!
>
>

To make it even worse, after 30 days Sage refuses to give technical support
without charging an outrageous fee.

I wish MSFT had an add-in for Outlook that can import .PAD files. Anyone
out there listening?

"Jim" wrote:

> I have the same problem. Sage completely ignores the issue, and while they
> tout the new "Outlook integration" there doesn't seem to be any way to
> actually DO it.
>
> "Steve" wrote:
>
> > I am trying to import my ACT 9.0 contacts into Outlook 2003 (without BCM).
> > The Import Wizard in Outlook 2003 recognizes .DBF files, but all new ACT
> > files are now in a .PAD format.
> >
> > My first preference is to use the Import Wizard. Does anyone know if there
> > is an update to Outlook that recognizes .PAD files, or if there is a third
> > party software that does that?
> >
> > I also tried converting my ACT database into a CSV file, but when I try to
> > import that file into Outlook I get the message, "A file error has occurred
> > in the CSV translator while initiatlizing a translator to build a field map"
> >
> > I have no idea why I need a "translator", but can I download oneanywhere?
> >
> > I'm sorry that this has taken so much space, but I am truly frustrated.
> >
> > Thanks to all!
> >
> >