Migrate files from previous release

Before you begin

  1. Back up all files used in your designs: part (.ipt), drawing (.idw, .dwg), and iFeatures (.ide).
  2. To access files stored on a server, you can map the network drive locally or user UNC path directly.
  3. Verify that your files resolve and open correctly in the existing version of Autodesk Inventor LT. Before you proceed, repair resolution and general problems.
  4. Close all versions of Autodesk Inventor LT.

Migrate files

  1. In the Autodesk Inventor LT Task Scheduler window, click Migrate Files .

    The information in the task list switches to show any migrate files tasks that you saved previously.

  2. In the Autodesk Inventor LT Task Scheduler window, right-click, and select Create Task Migrate Files.
  3. Click Add Files or Add Folder.

    Add Files: Browse to and select individual files.

    Add Folder: To include subfolders, click to place a check mark in the Recursive column. In the File Name column, click the down arrow to specify one or more of the file types within the folder to migrate.

  4. If necessary, repeat the steps to add more files and folders.
  5. Click Options. If you do not set the options, a default set of options is used, including:
    • Total Rebuild is turned Off. To enhance the performance of the application, turn on this option.
    • Skip Migrated Files is turned On in Migrate Files, Off in Update Design.
  6. In the Task Properties box, enter a task name and a time-out threshold.
  7. Specify a schedule, or select the Immediately option.
    Note: You can use the Task Scheduler while you run Autodesk Inventor LT. For optimal performance, close all Autodesk Inventor LT sessions before you run a task and do not start a session while a task is running.
  8. In Log File, leave the checkbox selected for the default located in Documents and Settings\(user name)\Local Settings\Temp\Task Scheduler.log

    or

    • To overwrite the default, enter a file name to overwrite the default. If the log file does not exist, a log file unique to the task is created.
    • To find and select an existing file, click Browse.
    • To specify no log file, clear the checkbox.
  9. In the Migrate Files dialog box, click OK.

    If it is the first task you create during the current session, the Authentication dialog box is displayed. Enter your Microsoft Windows log in name and password.

The task displays in the task list. You can close the Autodesk Inventor LT Task Scheduler window. The task runs as scheduled.

The log file reflects the success or problems in the migration.

Parent topic: Migrate Files task