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[BobSingleton]

does anyone know how to convert older bbl and cmt files to the newer bblx and cmtx?

[LarryG]

I believe this is what you are looking for: e-Sword 9 Converter

http://www.biblesupport.com/e-sword-downloads/file/2520-e-sword-9-converter/

A fuller understanding can be found here:

http://goodolclint.com/e-sword

[APsit190]

HI Bob,
Just be careful to ensure that the bbl files you wish to convert are 3rd party files. If the files are e-Sword official files eSword9Converter will ask you for a password, and considering that you won't know the password you'll be unable to convert it.

This tool is pretty simple and very straight forward to use, and it converts just about all the e-Sword file types. The help file for the program has a list of all the files it can convert. So, you'll be able to convert more than just your old Bible files.

[Tim Butterfield]

If the files are commercial (For example from e-study source), generally you can redownload them in the latest format for free on thier site.

[BobSingleton]

You guys were a big help.
I had draft copy files of the World English Bible and with your help was able to put them into my e-sword.
Thanks much.

One more question if I may.

There is a new computer coming out - it's called the Chromebook - I think it uses a Linux system. Can I get e-sword for that?

[journey]

From the eSword author's website:

http://www.e-sword.net/links/crossover.html

There are several ways of using eSword with Linux, some free and some involving commercial programs to make it work. I used a freeware program called Wine to make eSword work when I ran Linux. It does involve some extra work, but it's worth it.

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