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[Anonymous]

Im working on a project that had an earlier phase completed using AC10. This new phase is of course using the library from AC12. Is there a way to somehow 'merge' the old library into the AC12 library so that I don't have to load the entire AC10 library???

[Erika Epstein]

There is on the graphisoft site an AC10 subset library meant for simultaneous loading with later libraries.

[ztaskai]

Yes, you should follow Erika's advice.

Using Subset a.k.a Migration libraries isn't a migration nirvana but they provide two very important advantages.

First of all, you can access all previous and new elements in your projects without an error-prone duplicatied-element-situation. Second, migration libraries are 'finalized' to the latest ArchiCAD so for example Migtation Library 11 is faster in AC12 than the original ArchiCAD Library 11.

If you encounter any problems using the migration libraries, please let us know.

Regards,
Zsolt

[Anonymous]

If you want to take some time up front but save a lot of time in the future, you can open up Archicad 10 and save each of the objects you use in the Archicad 10 library as separate objects in your own custom folder. Then, move the custom folder to a location where Archicad 12 can view it. I've done that, and it works fine. That way, drawings in earlier Archicad versions load up fine in later versions with the older objects.

If you need help placing objects in a custom folder and getting Archicad to locate them, go to the following for instructions:

http://gdl.qwsoftdraw.com/QWGDL-FAQ.aspx#InstallGDL

HTH