Operating Instructions

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Conversion Utility
The CNVT_FIX utility provides a means for converting System 600 APOGEE point
information into a FIX32 import file (e.g., a GDB file) through the use of a Comma-Separated
Variable (CSV) file. The utility can also be used to convert a FIX32 import file to a CSV text
file.
Chapter 5 discusses the following topics:
• Installing the CNVT_FIX Utility
• Overview of the Conversion Utility
• Converting from FIX32 GDB to CSV
• Converting from CSV to FIX32 GDB
• CSV File Structure
• Verifying CSV File Content
• Specifying an Alternate CSV or GDB File Name
• Logging Conversion Output
• Troubleshooting
Installing the CNVT_FIX Utility
The CNVT_FIX utility is automatically installed in the FIX32 root directory when the System
600 APOGEE Database Dynamos for Intellution FIX32 package is installed.
Overview of the Conversion Utility
A single conversion utility, CNVT_FIX.EXE, is used to perform both types of conversion; CSV
to FIX32 GDB and FIX32 GDB to CSV. The switch entered on the command line determines
which conversion will be performed.