Importing names and
fax numbers from other applications
In addition to creating a phonebook in Eclipse FAX SE, you can use another application to create your entries and then import them into Eclipse FAX SE.
Only files in the formats shown below can be imported into Eclipse FAX SE phonebooks. Also, the filename must include a designated extension (.DBF, .TXT, and so on).
NDbase format (*.DBF)
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NCarriage
NWinfax Phonebook (*.PB*)
NBTrieve format (*.DAT)
Importing a file of existing entries
To import entries from existing files, or from files created in another application, follow all the steps. To import a Winfax or CAS phonebook, follow steps 4 through 10 below.
1.Open a file in an application in which you can edit the file.
2.Format your entries as shown.
(line 1) | Name (first, middle, last) |
(line 2) | Company name |
(line 3) | Fax number |
(line 4) | Voice number |
(line 5) | Notes (optional) |
Below are two sample entries; the second one includes a note.
Jane Bennet Longbourn & Co.
Charles Bingley
Netherfield Park
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