Converting
Notes from Previous VersionsConverting
Notes from Previous VersionsDatabases and notes created in Vectorworks software versions prior to version 11 can be converted for use in the current version.
Databases created in previous versions of the Notes Manager are automatically converted to the current version when they are selected by clicking Choose to select a database.
Callouts created in version 9 and above are automatically converted to the current format. They can be used as ordinary callouts, keynotes, or database callouts.
Other notes objects, such as Text Notes, Keynotes, and General Notes created by previous Notes Manager versions, as well as Vectorworks text objects, must be converted by command. Vectorworks text objects are converted to general notes.
To convert old objects to the current format:
1. Select Text > Convert Old Notes to New.
2. The Convert Old Notes to New dialog box opens. Select the type of old notes to convert.
Click to show/hide the parameters.
3. Click OK to convert the objects to the current version Notes Manager format.
4. The Conversion Results dialog box displays a summary of the objects converted.
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