GP-Pro Ex Reference Manual - 4.3 Project Converter

4.3 Project Converter - Using

From the task bar, click [Start], point to [Programs (P)]. On Windows XP, point to [All programs (P)], [Pro-face], [GP-Pro EX *.**] (*.** is the version number), and then click [Project Converter].

The Project Converter window opens and the [Project Converter] dialog box appears.
[Convert-From]. In the [Project File (*.PRW)] list, define the type of project to convert.

To convert [Pro-Control Editor] files, select [Logic File(*.wll)]. to convert partial program files (*.wlp) or subroutine program files (*.wlf), you need to use GP-PRO/PBIII to save the files in Project File format (*.prw), then open them in the Project Converter.
To convert a project (*.lte) from the LT editor, in GP-PRO/PBIII save it as a *.prw file to enable conversion.
To convert GP-Pro/PBIII library files and mark library files, select either [Library File(*.cpw)] or [Mark Library File(*.mrk)].

In the [Convert-From] field, select a GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows project file (*.prw). [Browse]. Click to select the project (for example, "AManufacturing System.prw"), and then click [Open (O)]. The selected file is defined as [Convert-From].

[Convert- to ]. Select a GP-Pro EX project file (*.prx). [Browse]. Click to input a new [File name] (for example "AManufacturingSystem.prx"), and click [Save]. A new project file is set to [Convert- to ].

If a [Convert- to] file already exists, you are prompted to keep or overwrite this file.
When converting a GP-PRO/PBIII mark library file (*.mrk), specify the GP-Pro EX mark library file (*.mak) in the [Convert- to] folder.

[Convert]. Click to start the conversion.

An error message may appear during project conversion.
T.10 Project Converter Error Messages

Depending on your display unit, the [Convert- to Model Type] dialog box may appear where you can select the model.
When converting the library file (*.cpw), the [Select PLC type] dialog box appears. Select a valid device or PLC.
When the following dialog box appears, set the CF Card folder.
Converting the Destination in the GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows "CF Card Data Output Folder"

After conversion, the [Save As] dialog box appears. [File name]. Define the file name and click [Save] to save the converted content to a CSV file. [Cancel] option returns to the [Project Converter] dialog box without saving the conversion information in a CSV file.

Click [Close] to exit the [Project Converter].

To use the converted library file in a project file (*.prx), you need to register it as a package.
8.10.3 Registering Parts/Drawings from a Project in a New Package

Converting the GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows "CF Card Data Output Folder" Destination

When converting a project file (*.prw) with a CF Card Data Destination Folder, in Convert Destination you are prompted to define the CF Card Data Destination Folder.

Select the appropriate folder (for example, "Database") and click [OK].

[New Folder (N)] creates a reference folder in the selected location.

You always need to select [Yes] to convert the CF Card Data Destination Folder in the [Question] dialog box. If you select [No], called images may not be properly displayed.