Switching between versions

[Polly]

I've uploaded 2017 to my laptop (for working while traveling) but kept 2015 on my desktop.  Now trying to open files in 2015 that I've modified in 2017.  Error message says unrecognized file.  Anyway to open it in 2015?  Any help appreciated!  Thanks.

[rDesign]

No, Vw2017 files cannot be opened in Vw2015 as they are a newer file version. To open Vw2017 files in Vw2015, you have to save as Version 2015 files from 2017 by using File > Export > Export as Vectorworks <<version>> File.

Edited June 28, 2018 by rDesign

[Polly]

Oh, that makes sense - I'll try to save them back to 2015 before transferring them to desktop.  Thanks very much for quick response!

 

[rDesign]

I don’t know of any particular issues between 2015 & 2017, but I’d be wary of constantly saving back-and-forth between two file versions. Each time you repeatedly re-open and upgrade an older file version to a newer version, there’s an increased chance the file could get corrupted at some point.

[Polly]

Thanks for the advice.  I should probably bite the bullet and install 2017 on the desktop, too.