PCT , Crossworks, and Appleworks spreadsheet files...?

["Steve Hartz" <SHARTZ@columbus.rr.com>]

I have used Crossworks for years now and have run into a problem trying to
get an Appleworks 5.1 SS file converted to a  Microsoft works SS

This is what I have tried so far:

1) transfer Apple SS file using 'transfer' on PCT  utility ie. transfer
myfile Myfile.asp

The file is transferred to an MS-DOS directory.   I then use Crossworks to
convert  the file to Microsoft works, with the result being a file called
myfile.wks.
I then load this file into the Microsoft speadsheet program.  Sometimes it
loads and is visible, many times  I get an error message.  IFFF it loads, I
immediately save it to the hard drive on my Compaq.  HOWEVER, if I then
attempt to re-load the file from either the original 3.5 disk OR the hard
drive on the Compaq, I get an error message.  What gives?  I am really
stumped here....  any help anyone??
    I also tried using appleworks 3.1 and 2.1 with the same results.  tried
a DIF of the 3.1 file and brought it up in AW 2.1 and resaved and went
through the conversion process - same result.   ???????
SHartz40@yahoo.com