# Chap 17: Converter

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<summary>Overview</summary>

The Converter Module from the Maitre'D desktop allows to convert data file from sales, management, payroll and inventory in a Dbase format. These files can be accessed using any off-the-shelf software such as Crystal Report or sent to a remote location using the Maitre'D Corporate Communication software. Converter is also in charge of menu update from Head-Office Broadcast.

In order to access this module, click on the Converter icon on the screen of the Back-Office or of the module you are in.

<img src="https://documentation.payfacto.com/POS/MaitreD/Fulldoc/assets/images/MaitreDCommon/ICON_Converter.svg" alt="Module Icon - Converter" data-size="original"><img src="https://documentation.payfacto.com/POS/MaitreD/Fulldoc/assets/images/MaitreDCommon/ICON_Converter-H.svg" alt="Module Icon - Converter Selected" data-size="original"><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/oJDkfptnj9M2tMkjy5Az/blobs/6AIIsImm5iYQwnsQULPw/ICON_Converter.svg" alt="" data-size="line">      <img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/oJDkfptnj9M2tMkjy5Az/blobs/a45o4Vqr3ix6IAQfgSmK/ICON_Converter-H.svg" alt="" data-size="line">

After selecting the Converter option, the Converter menu displays.

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