Any idea what database that could be ?

[Pip4o]

I have a client with some old program running on his computer.We need to export some data but his program is not capable of doing that so i need to do that manually from his database files.I can not open this files with any program i tried.This is the file opened with notepad:
It should be some column based file and anything i need is in similar file.The real file is much bigger but with same structure.I can regonize some data fileds between all the strange simbols but this is not enough.Any ideas ?

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[George1111]

At least you seem to have Field Names

The way data is stored will probably be in variable length records with keys / indexes linking the records and fields - this is a nasty challenge to deal with - probably impossible (unless you are stuck on the Moon and its the only way to get back)

There must be some reports you can run (possibly a few to get the info you want), and direct the output to a file as text, rather than directly to the printer (look at Windows Printer Properties)

There are various tools referred to a "screen scraping" tools which can read info from the screen an create text output from this.

This would be the last way I would try to use as it is more complex and may require the purchase of a special tool.

Lastly - how is it that the people have no idea what system they are using ?
Does no one support them - is the company finished - what was the company called ?

Get a snippet of info and Google it - you may be surprised what turns up. While the company no longer exists, there may be other companies still supporting this type of database.

[Pip4o]

The manufacturer exists, but won't cooperate. Do not ask why!
I thought about the idea with text file from the LPT port.Will try that perhaps.Ty.

[George1111]

Another tip is to use a Hex Editor to open files like the one you posted -rather than using Notepad or similar. (which stops reading when it hits unrecognisable characters)

With a hex editor you always get to see the whole file which may give you more clues on extracting the data - and also perhaps finding out the real name of the database maker.

Search for a hex editor in Google - I found a free one years ago - I'm sure you can find one too.

[Pip4o]

Thanks a lot.I will try with HEX editor.i think i have one in my archives.