Open_Old_Mac_Files

Down-Load and Install SheepShaver

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========Setting_Up_A_Volume========

Open Disk Utility to Create a Volume

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Example Volume Settings

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Will get a .dmg file.
Open SheepShaverGUI.app

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Hit the Create Button

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Add the new volume.

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Run SheepShaver

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New Volume will be in the Classic window.

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========Files_to/from_Classic========

Double Click the .dmg icon

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Double Click the resulting Volume icon

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Drag Files to and from Volume as Normal.

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Eject Volume before opening SheepShaver (Important)

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Open SheepShaver

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Files are now available in the Classic Environment.

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========Translation_Programs========

MacDrawPro can translate MacDraw files to Pict format

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CanOpener can translate MacDrawII files to Pict format

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WriteNow can translate MacWrite files to RTF format

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WriteNow can translate MacPaint files to RTF format

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Most Text Editors can open a MacPaint file in RTF format

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