PRODUCT:  WordPerfect     VERSION: 5.1  RELEASE DATE:All  
SUBJECT:File Compatibility Questions and Answers  
   
Question:  
What are the basic hardware needs to load WordPerfect 5.1?  Will
I need any additional equipment to convert my files?  
Answer:  
The diskettes can be read with a regular disk drive, and you will
not need any additional equipment to convert files  
  
Question:  
What version of DOS will be needed to run WordPerfect 5.1?  
Answer:  
DOS 2.0 or higher  
  
Question:  
What should be watched for when converting a 4.2 file into 5.1? 
Answer:  
Be sure to convert your files from one directory to another and 
that the directory you are converting contains no .EXE or .COM 
files.  
  
Question:  
What is a best fit font?  
Answer:  
When fonts are not identical to the original selection it is marked
with an asterisk.  
  
Question:  
What is an unknown code?  
Answer:  
A code unrecognized by WordPerfect 5.0 is marked as an unknown 
code.  
  
Question:  
When can a file be retrieved directly into 5.1?  
Answer:  
If it is a WordPerfect 4.2 or 5.0 data file it can be directly 
retrieved in 5.1.  
  

Question:  
What will happen to a document containing a line height change when
it is converted.  
Answer:  
WordPerfect 5.1 will add a 2 point leading to the font.  You may
want to make an adjustment of the leading added by changing the 
option on the format menu.   





Question:  
Can I take my 5.1 documents directly into 5.0?  Will I need to be
concerned about release dates of 5.0?  
Answer:  
5.1 Documents can be retrieved into 5.0 or saved in 5.0 or 4.2 
format.  If you take a 5.1 document into 5.0 with a release date
January 3, 1989, you will get an incompatible file format error 
message.  
  
Are 5.1 documents compatible with 4.2?  
Answer:  
No, unless you save them in 4.2 format using Text In/Out.  
  
Question:  
Will the macros created in 5.0 work in 5.1?  
Answer:  
Yes, unless there has been a menu change.  
  
Question:  
Are 4.2 macros able to be converted to 5.1?  
Answer:  
No  
  
Question:  
Will WordPerfect 4.2 and 5.0 merge files need to be converted 
before performing a merge in 5.1?  
Answer:  
No.  
  
Question:  
When should the Text In/Out Key be used for converting files?  
Answer:  
When you are retrieving a DOS text file into WordPerfect, or if you
will be saving the file for use with WordPerfect 4.2 or 5.0.  
  
Question:  
What is the "Generic" option in the Save As.. menu?  
Answer:  
The file is stripped of all codes except margins and tabs.  
  
Question:  
When would you use the conversion resource file (.CRS)?  
Answer:  
When you want to specify the conditions of your conversion.  The
.CRS file is looked for when using Text In/Out or when using the
CONVERT.EXE program.  
  
Question:  
How would you convert a printer file.  Will I want to use the PTR
program?  
Answer:  
A 5.0 printer file can be copied and used in the 5.1 directory of
WordPerfect.  WordPerfect recommends using the PTR program to 
convert font libraries created in 5.0 for you soft fonts.  
Question:  
What will happen to printer files containing 3rd party fontware 
like Bitstream?  
Answer:  
To use your Bitstream Fonts in 5.1 and have all the printing 
capabilities available in 5.1 you will need to convert the Font 
Library from 5.0 to 5.1 using the PTR program.  
  
Question:  
Will character tables defined in the PTR program convert to 5.1?
Answer:  
It is recommended that you recreate your character tables in 5.1. 
WordPerfect 5.1 addresses character tables and kern tables in a 
different manner than 5.0.  
  
Question:  
Will my kern tables convert?  
Answer:  
Yes, but again it is recommended to recreate in 5.1.  
  
Question:  
Has pagination changed.  How can I prevent this from happening? 
Answer:  
Pagination will appear different on your 5.0 documents converted
to 5.1.  The added 2 point leading will push text further down on
the page.  This can be adjusted on the Format key, 4 for Other, 6
for Printer Functions, then 6 for Leading.  
  
Question:  
Can 5.1 file be brought into another platform like WordPerfect on
the VAX, Data General or Macintosh?  
Answer:  
Yes, when converting to another platform you will need to save your
5.1 file to the same version level as the platform you are 
converting to.  On the macintosh you will be able to do the same
conversion as with 5.0.