Importing from Oxford to PlecoDict

[kkuguru]

Just downloaded PlecoDict Beta - Looks great so far

Sorry if I missed something earlier - I searched the threads and documentation, but could not figure out the easiest method to import my flashcards that I am using successfully in the Oxford Dict over to PlecoDict.

When I use the export function in Oxford, it asks me what to name the PDB file, but I don't know how then to import it into PlecoDict. Thanks for the hard work and can't wait to test out my flashcards with the new features (while I keep the old ones as backup in case the bugs crash the thing!)

 

[mikelove]

Just use the "Import" option in Manage Lists (and make sure you use GB-2312 encoding) - that reads the same format that OxFlashConvert exports to.

 

[kkuguru]

Just use the "Import" option in Manage Lists (and make sure you use GB-2312 encoding) - that reads the same format that OxFlashConvert exports to.

I tried that and it didn't work. I successfully exported the files and was able to reimport them using oxford dict, but when I use Plecodict there is nothing listed in PalmDoc GB-2312, except for the test file I exported using Pleco (and not the files I exported using Oxford)... I removed my expansion card just to make sure that files weren't being exported to the wrong location and that didn't help either. Any thoughts? :?

PS. I'm using a Treo 600 and it is resetting when I switch between memo pad and Palm Docs in the import dialog box...

 

[mikelove]

Sorry, I didn't realize you were using Oxford's built-in "Export" feature - that actually doesn't work with PlecoDict. You'll want to download the "Flashcard Converter" program from http://www.pleco.com/oxforddownload.html and use that to export your flashcards to a PalmDoc file - then, import them as PalmDoc and GB-2312 and they should transfer to PlecoDict.

 

[kkuguru]

Yay, it worked - Thanks Mike! I'm expecting this new flashcard system to dramatically improve my learning! I hope the finished version will have the option to retest the cards that were missed, although it is already doing that in a round-about way by increasing the frequency of flagged cards... Great work y'all!

 

[Anonymous]

Flashcard files from Oxford to PlecoDict?

Hello-

I recently purchased PlecoDict Beta 2 with the ABC and NWP Dictionaries--it's great! Even on a treo 600 with low res. screen!

I've got a question on importing flashcards from other users.

Everyone else who is using Pleco software in my class is using the old Oxford Dictionary version. First, is there a way to upgrade these flashcard files after someone beams the flashcard file to me? Second, can I even use the flash cards created by others using the Oxford dictionary if I don't have the Oxford dictionary installed on my handheld (I'm only using ABC and NWP)?

Thanks in advance!

-Ian

 

[mikelove]

You can certainly use flashcard databases from other people, all you need is the Oxford Flashcard Converter (available at http://www.pleco.com/oxforddownload.html) - it works even if you haven't installed the Oxford E&C software, just install their main Oxford flashcard database to your Palm, use the converter to export it to text, then import that into PlecoDict.

 

[Anonymous]

Problems with Converter

Thanks for the info.

Though I think I'm doing something incorrectly. I've installed the converter program, and I moved the Oxford flash card file (that I received from nother student) to the internal memory of the treo 600. But when I open the converter program it gives me an error message: "Can't find the Oxford E&C flashcard database file." And then promtly crashes the Treo when I select a button on the screen.

I tried the program again with the file on the external flashcard, but had the same results.

Any thoughts???
Thanks,

-Ian

 

[mikelove]

Unfortunately, the Oxford Flashcard Converter only works with complete Oxford flashcard database files - if your friends are beaming you individual card lists that they "exported" from Oxford E&C, there's unfortunately no way that you can import those.

So what you'll need to do is ask your classmate to beam his/her entire "Oxford Flashcard Database" file over to your Treo - then you can run Oxford Flashcard Converter to export the contents of that file to text.

Sorry this is so complicated - we mostly intended Oxford Flashcard Converter to be used by Oxford E&C users upgrading to PlecoDict, we didn't really consider people in your situation.

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the candid response.

I'll try get the entire flashcard files from my classmates and try the conversion again.

Thanks again for the great program, and great tech support!

-Ian