MiniCAD file import

[CRSA_890]

I have a Minicad file that was created 9/24/97, so I am unsure of the version it was created on, MC6,MC7? or another?

I need to get the site information off of it, but I am getting the unrecognized file/very old minicad file error message.

THe printed docs are in a storage unit, and was hoping someone has found a way to get these file open.

I have tried to open it with VW10,11,12 to no avail. I do not see an 'import' option.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

FYI, we are running macs (PPC) OS 10.4.5, VW 12.0.1, VW11, VW 10.5

Kevin

[Ray Libby]

VectorWorks will open the previous three versions. If you open the Vectorworks file in a text editor you can see what version it was created in.

[CRSA_890]

When I open a VW12 file with textedit, it shows Vectorworks 12 at the top.

When I try that with the minicad file, it shows nothing clearly that I can decipher as a software system.

This is a pasedt clip of teh top bit of info from the minicad file.

MDDC20

[Guest]

It's likely the file is a MC 6 file if you are getting that error message. MC 7 files should open fine in VW 12.

Do you have an older version of VW such as 7, 8, or 9?

If so, simply open the file in one of those versions, save the file, and open the new file in VW 12.

Otherwise, send your VW 12 serial number along with a description of the problem and the file and we can attempt to convert the file for you.

<b> Please send the email to tech@nemetschek.net

[CRSA_890]

I do not have an older version lower the VW10. I sent the email, Thanks for the help.

Kevin