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Which software can I use?

Which software can I use?

Which software can I use?

(OP)
I have a problem in opening data from  floppy disks which were recorded way back 1997. Can any body help....the files extensions are PRN, ASC, CLI, HED, LOG, RAW and PAS.

RE: Which software can I use?

I guess there are 2 aspects
1 - finding a machine that can read floppies.
2 - finding the right software.
Regarding #2 - have you tried "notepad". I think it should work for ASC and maybe others.  

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RE: Which software can I use?

PAS  - Pascal code
PRN,ASC,LOG - direct out put to text - open with notepad
RAW is a database file for pascal ( if i rememeer correctly?)- open with notepad

electricpete - is correct all should open with notepad


 

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RE: Which software can I use?

Note, however, if these files are binary, they're unlikely to include niceties like scaling and units.  You could start by using a binary file reader and look at the contents to see what's what.  Usually, even in binary files, there are patterns in the data that would potentially allow you to decipher the format of the data.

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RE: Which software can I use?

(OP)
Guys,
Done! All were done by Notepad except for the one with the extension "val".

Appreciate your contributions.

RE: Which software can I use?

This site may help.
http://www.fileinfo.com/

 

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