Importing from Prior Version Files

There are two ways to convert and import data from project files and standard database files that were created in previous versions of the software.

• Importing to a new standard database (File > Open Database)

• Importing to an existing database and project (Import > Other file)

The options depend on which ReliaSoft application you're currently using:

• For Weibull++ and BlockSim, you can use either method.

• For Lambda Predict, XFMEA/RCM++ and MPC, you must use the File > Open Database method to import the data into a new project in a new standard database.

Finally, for an enterprise database created in XFMEA/RCM++ 5, there is a dedicated utility that you can access from the Backstage View. (See Converting XFMEA/RCM++ 5 Databases.)

Importing to a New Standard Database (File > Open Database)

For all ReliaSoft desktop applications, you can use the File > Open Database method to import data from a project file or standard database that was created in a previous version of the software. This imports the data to a new project in a new standard database.

1. Choose File > Open Database.

2. Browse for the file and click Open.

3. The conversion process will begin immediately for most applications. In BlockSim and MPC only, you will be prompted to specify some preferences and then click OK to proceed.

1. • See Converting from BlockSim 6 or 7 Files.

   • See Converting MPC 3 Databases.

Note that although the conversion of XFMEA/RCM++ 5 databases does not require any user input, the process does apply some assumptions to address changes in the functionality and data structure between versions. (See Converting XFMEA/RCM++ 5 Databases.)

When the process completes, the original file will remain unchanged and the new standard database will be created in the same folder.

Tip: Once the new database has been created, you can use the Import/Export Projects feature to copy the data into an existing database, if desired.

Importing to an Existing Database and Project (Import > Other file)

For the applications and file types shown in the following table, you can use the Import > Other file method to import data from a project file that was created in a previous version of the software. This imports the data to a selected project in an existing standard database or enterprise database.

Weibull++/ALTA/RGA	BlockSim/RENO
ReliaSoft Office 7 projects (*.rso7)	BlockSim 7 projects (*.rbp)
Weibull++ 7 projects (*.rwp)	BlockSim 6 projects (*.rb6)
ALTA 7 projects (*.ralp)	RENO 1 projects (*.rnp)
Weibull++ 6 projects (*.rw6)
ALTA 6 projects (*.ra6)
DOE++ 1 projects (*.rdoe)
RGA 7 projects (*.rga7)
RGA 6 projects (*.rga)

 

Do the following:

1. Create a new project or open an existing project that you want to import the data into.

2. Choose Project > Management > Import/Export > Import.

   

3. In the Import wizard, choose Other file and click OK.

4. The conversion process will begin immediately for most applications. In BlockSim only, you will be prompted to specify some preferences and then click OK to proceed. (See Converting from BlockSim 6 or 7 Files.)

Note that although the conversion of XFMEA/RCM++ 5 databases does not require any user input, the process does apply some assumptions to address changes in the functionality and data structure between versions. (See Converting XFMEA/RCM++ 5 Databases.)

When the process completes, the original file will remain unchanged and the converted data will be copied into the selected project.