This method ultimately increases the performance of Autodesk Inventor.
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Note: Migrate all of your R10 and earlier files using Task Scheduler.
On the Start menu, click Programs
Autodesk
Autodesk Inventor LT [version]
Tools
Task Scheduler.
- In the Autodesk Inventor LT Task Scheduler window, click Migrate Files.
- In the Autodesk Inventor LT Task Scheduler window, right-click, and select Create Task
Migrate Files.
- To migrate two or more part (.ipt) files, in the Migrate Files dialog box, click 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 the file type within the folder to migrate.
- Repeat the steps for the drawing (.idw) and presentation (.ipn) files.
- Select the files in your migration list, and click Options.
- Turn on Total Rebuild.
- Turn on Skip Migrated Files.
- In the Task Properties box, enter a task name and a time-out threshold.
- Specify a schedule, or select the Immediately option.
Note: For optimal performance, close all Autodesk Inventor LT sessions before you run your task. Do not start a session while a task is running.
- 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. If the log file does not exist, a log file unique to the task is created.
- Click Browse to find and select an existing file.
- To specify no log file, clear the checkbox.
- Click OK.
If it is the first task you create during the current session, the Authentication dialog box displays. Enter your Microsoft Windows log in name and password.
The task is displayed 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.