Instal older version 12-17

[Sergiusz Tomiczek]

Hello

I need to install an older versionof ArchiCad 17 to 12 US/GB/POL, and I can't find the link on the Graphisoft webside . Does anyone know where I can find it?

Thx

Operating system used: Windows 12-17

[Barry Kelly]

Why do you need the older versions?

You don't need them to open an old file.

Barry.

[vistasp]

For versions prior to v.18, you have to contact GS.

https://support.graphisoft.com/hc/en-us/articles/21118454283921-Download-a-legacy-version-of-Archica...

[Sergiusz Tomiczek]

Because the person who works with me, has version 12 and he can't open it.

[Sergiusz Tomiczek]

thx

[Barry Kelly]

So you work in 17 and you need to save back to 12 for your colleague?

If so you will need to install 16, 15, 14 & 13 to be able to save back to 12 one version at a time.

The language version (US/GB/POL) should not be important when converting the file, but you will only be able to run the language version that your license supports.

You will need the original CD/DVD installation disc as these are not available on line that I am aware of.

Or contact your local distributor as mentioned, and hopefully they can help.

Barry.

[Gabor Szelei]

Hello Barry,

I have an AC10 project that I need to modify. What is the easiest way to open this file?

I'm using AC28 now.

Thx,

Gábor

[Barry Kelly]

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@Gabor Szelei wrote:

Hello Barry,

I have an AC10 project that I need to modify. What is the easiest way to open this file?

I'm using AC28 now.

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From memory you need version 26 or older as that can open version 10 files.
Then save and open in 28.

27 & 28 can only open back to version 18 I think.

Barry.

[Gabor Szelei]

so, you say AC26 can open AC10 project... wow!

I didn't think so... I'll try it right away, I have AC26 installed on my computer!

thank you very much for the information

Gábor

[Lee Hankins]

Hi,

This link should give you more information on which versions of Archicad can open which legacy versions, it's near the bottom of the page

https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Licensing/Archicad-File-and-Protection-Key-compatibility/ta-p/30...

File convertors for older versions are available here

https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Project-data-BIM/Converting-old-Archicad-Files/ta-p/303492