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Database Compatibility Mode Converter

HirosakiOnda
HirosakiOnda over 5 years ago

Hi everyone!

I have a question to ask for your help. 

I have a layout PCB board opened in the compatibility mode (17.4) by Allegro PCB tool 17.4

Now, I want to open it with compatibility mode (17.2) by Allegro PCB tool 17.2 version. I tried to change the mode from 17.4 to 17.2 in Allegro 17.4 but when I opened it by Allegro tool 17.2, it failed. [illustrated below]

I look forward to the help from everyone in this forum, thanks so much!

Best Regards,

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  • cdlep
    cdlep over 5 years ago

    It looks like it was previously saved as a 17.4 design.  Open it in 17.4 and save it with File->Export->Downrev Design... back to 17.2.  Then come forward again into 17.4 with compatibility set to 17.2

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  • HirosakiOnda
    HirosakiOnda over 5 years ago in reply to cdlep

    Hi guy, It's OK, thanks so much!

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