Precision Converter

The Precision Converter takes single-precision Datamine files and converts them into extended-precision (double-precision) files, and vice-versa:

Click Add to browse for the file(s) to add to the Files to convert list.
Make your final selection using the mouse with SHIFT or CTRL.

	Purpose
Files to convert: Filename	Lists files that have been added, and are available to be converted. Tip: Use CTRL and SHIFT modifiers to select groups of files.
Files to convert: Precision	Gives the current precision (single or extended) of all listed files. Gives the full path to the file location.
Files to convert: Location	The location of the files to convert.
Backup original files	Creates backups of files (pre-conversion) with original filename and ".bak" extension - when checked.
Add	Use a browser to add to the converter.
Remove	Removes files from the list.
Convert	Convert selected single-precision files to extended-precision, and extended-precision files to single-precision (not recommended).

Converting Precision

As EP and SP files support a different maximum attribute name length, converting a table from one precision to another will not always be possible.

You can find out more about precision conversion here.

Converting any SP file to EP file will always succeed.
Converting an EP file to an SP file will succeed if all existing attribute names are 8 characters in length or less. Generally, this type of conversion is not recommended as existing data values may be truncated unexpectedly.
If you attempt to convert an EP file to SP, and any existing attribute is greater than 8 characters in length, you will be informed that the conversion isn't possible, and it will be halted. You will need to manually edit the lengthier attribute names prior to conversion.

Tip: You can convert the currently loaded table by double-clicking the precision description in the status bar.