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Upgrade Legacy Section Utility

Used to upgrade the legacy XML shape definitions to a ProStructures MDB file so it can be used in OpenBuildings Designer CONNECT Edition Update 7 onwards.

Accessed from:
  • File > Utilities > Data Utilities > Upgrade Legacy Sections
SettingDescription
Browse Click on browse and select the desired xml file for conversion. For Instance AU_Capral.xml
Next > Advances the Structural Element Upgrade Utility to the next step. Activates when file is selected for conversion.
Add to workset Toggle On/Off to add newly created MDB to workset level.
Finish Appears when the conversion is completed. Information about the MDB file location is displayed here.

Clicking Finish closes the Upgrade Legacy Section Utility dialog, and completes the conversion.

Key-in: strcrosssectionupgrade performupgrade