Convert WG2 to FM3

Understanding WG2 and FM3 file formats

WG2 files are spreadsheet documents created by Lotus 1-2-3 version 2, a popular spreadsheet application from the 1980s and 1990s. These files store data, formulas, and formatting in a proprietary format. FM3 files, on the other hand, are FontMonger font files used for storing font data, typically for font editing or conversion purposes. The two formats serve entirely different purposes: WG2 for spreadsheets and FM3 for fonts.

Is direct conversion possible?

Because WG2 and FM3 files are fundamentally different (spreadsheet vs. font), there is no direct or meaningful conversion between these formats. If you are looking to extract data from a WG2 spreadsheet and use it in a font creation process, you would need to manually interpret the data and use it in a font editor that supports FM3 files.

Alternative approaches

If your goal is to convert spreadsheet data into a visual format that could be used in font creation, consider these steps:

• Open the WG2 file using a compatible spreadsheet program such as Lotus 1-2-3 (if available) or LibreOffice Calc (which has some support for old Lotus files).
• Export or copy the relevant data into a format that can be used for font design, such as CSV or image files.
• Use a font editor like FontMonger or FontForge to create or edit an FM3 file, manually incorporating the data or images as needed.

Recommended software for handling WG2 and FM3 files

• LibreOffice Calc: Open and export WG2 spreadsheet files. Use File → Open to access WG2 files, then File → Save As to export to CSV or other formats.
• FontMonger: Edit and convert FM3 font files. Import your design or data as needed.
• FontForge: A free, open-source font editor that can import various font formats and may help in creating FM3 files.

Summary

There is no direct converter for WG2 to FM3 due to their different purposes. Use spreadsheet and font editing software to manually transfer and adapt your data as needed.