To Convert promis.e Drawing Files

  1. Click Conversion Tools tabTools panelPromis·e Conversion. Find
  2. Select to convert the active drawing, multiple drawings in the active project, or an entire promis·e project.
  3. Click OK.
  4. If you selected Convert Multiple Drawings, Active Project select the drawings to process and click OK.
  5. If you selected Convert promis·e Project select the promis·e project mapping file and click Open. Select the drawings to process and click OK. In the Convert promis·e Project dialog box:
    • Select the project to convert and click Open.
    • Select the installation codes to convert.
    • (Optional) Make any changes to project, installation, and drawing naming.
    • (Optional) Make any changes to the conversion setup, or symbol libraries.

      Make sure that the specified symbol library path contains the wd_m.dwg block necessary for the conversion.

    • Enter the AutoCAD Electrical project path into the text box.
    • Click OK.
    Note: If the project file exists and is marked active, the conversion cannot finish. You must have another project open so AutoCAD Electrical can temporarily activate the other project, delete the active project (the one being overwritten), write the new .wdp file and reactivate the project.