Convert SDA to DBF

Understanding sda and dbf file formats

SDA files are typically associated with StarOffice/LibreOffice/OpenOffice applications, specifically as StarOffice Drawing files. These files store vector graphics and diagrams. On the other hand, DBF files are database files used by dBASE and compatible database software, storing tabular data in a structured format.

Why convert sda to dbf?

Converting an SDA file to DBF is not a common operation, as these formats serve different purposes: one is for graphics, the other for databases. However, if your SDA file contains tabular data (such as charts or tables), you may want to extract this data and save it in a DBF format for use in database applications.

How to convert sda to dbf

Direct conversion from SDA to DBF is not supported by most software. The recommended process involves exporting the tabular data from the SDA file to an intermediary format (like CSV), then converting that file to DBF.

1. Open the SDA file in LibreOffice Draw or OpenOffice Draw.
2. If your drawing contains a table, select the table and copy it.
3. Open LibreOffice Calc or OpenOffice Calc and paste the table.
4. Go to File → Save As and choose CSV as the file type.
5. Use a DBF converter such as DBF Converter (by WhiteTown Software) or DBF Viewer Plus to open the CSV file and save it as DBF.

Recommended software for conversion

• LibreOffice or OpenOffice (for opening SDA and exporting to CSV)
• DBF Converter (for converting CSV to DBF)
• DBF Viewer Plus (freeware for viewing and converting CSV to DBF)

Summary

While there is no direct SDA to DBF conversion, you can extract tabular data from an SDA file and convert it to DBF using intermediary formats and specialized software. This process ensures your data is preserved and accessible in database applications.