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DIFfersifier is a simple conversion utility that exports text data from HyperCard, Revolution and MetaCard stacks to files that can be read by most database applications.
The latest release is DIFfersifier 3.3.2. This is a maintenance version, which solves several small problems, including incompatibility issues with regard to html conversion.
Hot topic: Once in a while, we are told that a stack is not recognised. This is not a problem with DIFfersifier! The problem lies with your operating system! To overcome the problem, we have provided you with a simple colution. Pressing the control key on Windows or the Option key on MacOS Classic and MacOS X while opening a file will allow you to select files of any type. Normally, it should be sufficient to use the file options menu on top (Mac) or at the bottom (Win, Linux) of the open file dialog window.
DIFfersifier 3.3.2 is freely available for everybody who already owns a license for DIFfersifier 3.0 or later.
DIFferisifier is a simple utility, which makes conversion of text data in HyperCard, MetaCard and Revolution stacks as easy as possible. The DIF and Merge file formats that are created by DIFfersifier can be imported by most, if not all, well-known database applications. A tab-delimited text format is also available, enhancing flexibility for those who are creating their own database software. DIFfersifier can also convert your stack to HTML tables and XML files.
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The conversion process only takes a few steps. After starting DIFferisifier, a small window appears. Click the Select Stack button and open a HyperCard, MetaCard or Revolution stack. Choose a file format and a background or group and press enter. After a few seconds, you are asked to give your new file a name and save it in the appropriate folder.
Advantages of DIFfersifier are: you don't have to write your own script for text export; field names keep preserved if the DIF or Merge formats are chosen; and return characters can be automatically replaced by vertical tabs to make sure that e.g. FileMaker keeps together text that belongs in a single field. Please note that DIFfersifier assumes that stacks have a proper design. Data in card fields are ignored.
DIFfersifier is particularly useful for owners of inherited HyperCard stacks who don't have a way to modify these stacks. While HyperCard is only available for the classic MacOS, the available version of DIFfersifier allows you to access data in HyperCard stacks on Windows, Linux and MacOS X systems.
License holders receive full support and are allowed to convert an unlimited number of cards. Unregistered copies of DIFfersifier can convert 50 cards. If your attempt to convert a stack fails, the developer will make sure that you succeed, provided that DIFfersifier should be able to do the job. If you have any questions, you can contact our support team.
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DIFfersifier 3.3.2 runs under Mac OS X and Windows. It has not been tested with earlier MacOS versions. If you are using a Macintosh, AppleScript 1.1 or later has to be installed. AppleScript enables a small number of additional features, which are only available for MacOS.
DIFfersifier is also available for other operating systems (see table below). For more information about compatibility, please read the documentation included with the software.
DIFfersifier needs at least 7 MB of memory plus 1.5 times the size of the stack you are going to convert.
There are two different licences. If you need DIFfersifier for private use, choose a private license. It allows you to convert your own stacks for private use. It is not allowed to use the resulting files for any commercial activities; your file may not be given away to commercial organisations. All organisations, including firms and governmental and non-profit organisations, have to buy a commercial license. It is not allowed to deliver any conversion services, either free or paid, using DIFfersifier.
The private license costs 14.95 euro and the commercial license costs 69.00 euro.
Click on one of the buttons below to buy the licence of your choice. If you believe that these licenses don't suit your needs, please feel free to contact us. We will gladly work out a special arrangement for you.
