# Converting Files in the WorkspaceApplication data

You can convert application files in the workspace into DocuWorks files.
In order to display files other than DocuWorks files on your workspace, select the [Show files other than DocuWorks files] check box in [View] under [DocuWorks Desk Options] in the [Preferences] dialog box].

## Settings for displaying non-DocuWorks files in the workspace

Follow the procedure below to make settings for displaying non-DocuWorks files in the workspace.
Procedure
1.
Select [DocuWorks Desk Options] in the [File] menu.
2.
Select [View] under [DocuWorks Desk Options] in the [Preferences] dialog box.
3.
Select [Show files other than DocuWorks files].
4.
Click [OK].
Note
By default, the confirmation dialog box is displayed when converting.
For how to set the confirmation dialog box not displayed, refer to How to Setting.
Procedure
1.
With non-DocuWorks files displayed in the workspace, select one or more application files you want to convert.
2.
Select [Convert to DocuWorks document] from the [Document] menu.
The [Import Files] dialog box opens.
3.
Click [Yes].
The [Convert application file] dialog box opens.
4.
Select whether to attach original data or create pages, and click [Execute].
The corresponding DocuWorks document is created. The original application file is left intact in the workspace.

## Setting the confirmation dialog box not to display

Use the procedure below to bypass the [Import Document] and/or [Convert application file] dialog boxes.
By default, dragging and dropping a file to the workspace triggers both of these dialog boxes.
Procedure
1.
Select [DocuWorks Desk Options] in the [File] menu.
2.
Select [Import Files] under [DocuWorks Desk Options] in the [Preferences] dialog box.
3.
To bypass the [Import Files] dialog box, clear the [Display confirmation dialog when importing] check box.
To bypass the [Convert application file] dialog box, select an option other than [Query at Run Time] for [Process for converting application file].
4.
Click [OK].