11.5 resources not in 12.5

[mwysolme]

I have 11.5 installed and when I upgraded to 12.5 none of my spotlight resources show up in the resource browser. What can I do to migrate this items over?

Thanks

[Cris with no H]

You should have a whole bunch of new Spotlight resources that installed with 12.5. If you had customized library files in 11, you'll need to open and re-save each one as a version 12 file before they'll be viewable in the resource browser.

[MWysolmerski]

When I look in my resource browser there is nothing Spotlight related. Do I need to do something to get them into the browser?

[Cris with no H]

It sounds like you have no favorite files list.

You must either browse files to see their resources, or add them into your Favorite Files. The process is the same, but you start with different commands. Both commands (Browse a File... and Add new Favorite File...) are found in the menu under the black triangle in the upper right corner of the Browser, next to the files drop-down menu.

It is wise to first browse a file, to make sure you like it and really want it in your favorite files list, then add it to your favs, where they'll be available during each session from now on. Be advised that since the computer has to store a library of these favorite files in RAM when you start the program, it's wise to keep the list short.

[MWysolmerski]

Here is a second question. Is there a way to pick different brands of truss?

[Cris with no H]

The truss tool is generic truss. Some manufacturers have made their CAD libraries of their truss segments available for free.