T-FLEX Parametric CAD. Fundamentals. 2D Design

Two-dimensional design
CONVERTING DOCUMENTS CREATED IN EARLIER
VERSIONS OF T-FLEX CAD
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The newer versions of T-FLEX CAD use different data format than the older ones. If this is the case when
opening an old file in a newer version, full model regeneration is recommended for saving information in a
new format.
When working with assemblies, saving just the assembly document is not enough. In this case, you need to
subsequently open and resave in the current T-FLEX CAD version all model documents, starting with
“bottom most” fragments and finishing with the top level assembly document. This task might be possible to
do manually for a small model. However, it becomes quite difficult for very large assemblies with deep
fragment nesting.
The “Old version documents converter” helps solve this problem. This command saves the whole active
assembly in the format of the current T-FLEX CAD version. When converting, the whole model structure is
analyzed. Conversion is performed according to the fragments hierarchy: the bottom level fragments are
opened and regenerated first, then the next level is handled, and so on up to the top assembly document. The
user can manually add any T-FLEX CAD documents to the list of files subject to the conversion. Those files
will also be converted according to their hierarchy.
A report file is created as the conversion progresses, reflecting on the performed tasks (warnings,
information messages, errors). The original files can be saved as backup copies.
Using the Application “Old Version Documents Converter”
Startup of Documents Converter
The converter is called just like any other system command:
Keyboard Textual Menu Icon
“File|Assembly|Converter…”
After calling this command, the converter window will appear on the screen. It is divided into 3 areas:
- Area with the list of files (upper left);
- Area with the service information and buttons (upper right);
- Area of diagnostics and display of messages about the progress on the conversion process (the lower part
of window).