topic Saving "down" .pla? in Modeling

Saving "down" .pla?

Chris Grantham — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 03:30:40 GMT

Does anyone know if it is possible to save down an archive file? I am working with an architect who only has release 12, meanwhile I am on 11 for several more weeks. He can save down a .pln for me to open which of course does not allow me to modify or view any of the library parts. Will 11 open an archive file created in 12? Is there any good way of allowing me to view these library parts in my version? Thanks for your help in advance!

-Chris

Re: Saving "down" .pla?

Anonymous — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:32:16 GMT

You could use(load) AC11 Migration Library. It comes with AC12 package.
Worked for me once.

Re: Saving "down" .pla?

Chris Grantham — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:52:24 GMT

That is not a bad idea. When I am at my "12" station tomorrow I will look for it.

-Chris

Re: Saving "down" .pla?

rocorona — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:00:57 GMT

Migration library only contains the library parts not included in the current version (12).

You need to use the whole 11 library for the project, in both the ArchiCAD 11 and ArchiCAD 12. Then save a normal .PLN when working in AC11, and a "ArchiCAD 11 Plan" when working in AC12.

Re: Saving "down" .pla?

Chris Grantham — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:28:19 GMT

So that means every library part that was put in the plan in 12 needs to be replaced with the 11 library parts? That may be a great deal more time then it is worth.

Re: Saving "down" .pla?

Chris Grantham — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:14:07 GMT

So I opened the file in 11 and made a few adjustments to it without loading any of the 12 library parts. I then tried opening it back in 12 just to make sure the architect I am doing work for would be able to view it. Now it will not load the doors and windows saying that they have become 11 objects!? I am so confused now.