Importing Files from Previous Versions

You can import files from the previous version using the File-based Design Import tool (FBDI).

Before you begin: Log on and make sure that your environment is correctly set up under Me > Preferences.
  1. Select Add > Import > CATIA File
    1. Click a CATProcess.

      Note: You can select the Isolate links on missing document check box to allow importing documents even when there are broken links.

    2. Click Import to run the import.
      The Import Report dialog box appears.

      If the global status is OK, the import has been successful.

  2. If there are errors or warnings:
    1. Double-click a line in the Import Report dialog box to expand the message and read additional information under the selected line.
    2. Click Save As XML to save the error report in XML.
  3. Click OK.
    • The imported data is opened in your session.
      Note: This data is automatically saved in database.
    • The PPR Context and the Activities Process Tree are populated and displayed.
    • The tool paths are imported.
      Note: Packed tool paths are not imported (a warning message is displayed).