Convert PUZ to ACCDP

Understanding PUZ and ACCDP file formats

PUZ files are digital crossword puzzle files, most commonly associated with the Across Lite software. They store crossword grids, clues, and solutions in a compact, standardized format widely used by puzzle creators and solvers.

ACCDP files are Microsoft Access Database Project files, specifically the Access Project Deployment Package format. These files are used to deploy Access database projects and contain database objects, forms, reports, and code for use with Microsoft Access.

Can you convert PUZ to ACCDP?

Direct conversion from PUZ (crossword puzzle) to ACCDP (Access database project) is not natively supported by any software, as these formats serve entirely different purposes. However, if your goal is to import crossword data into an Access database, you can extract the PUZ file contents and manually create tables in Access to store the puzzle data.

How to extract PUZ data for use in Access

To use PUZ data in an Access project, follow these steps:

1. Use a PUZ file reader or converter (such as puzpy for Python) to extract the crossword grid, clues, and answers from the PUZ file.
2. Export the extracted data to a CSV or Excel file.
3. Open Microsoft Access and create a new database project.
4. Import the CSV/Excel file into Access using External Data → New Data Source → From File → Excel or Text File.
5. Design tables and forms as needed to display and manage the crossword data.
6. Save or package your project as an ACCDP file using File → Save As → Package Solution.

Recommended software for the process

• puzpy (Python library) – to extract PUZ file data
• Microsoft Access – to create and package the ACCDP file
• Microsoft Excel or any spreadsheet editor – for intermediate data formatting

Summary

While there is no direct PUZ to ACCDP converter, you can extract crossword data from PUZ files and import it into a Microsoft Access project, then save it as an ACCDP file. This process requires manual steps and the use of data extraction tools and Microsoft Access.