Flowcode V5 -> V6

[Rachael]

Hi,

Is there a simple way to convert a complete program that was compiled in V5 to V6?
My college has recently upgraded and now I can't get into any of my V5 programs from last term.
I was going to use them again this term, just modify them slightly for a different project.

Thanks
Rachael

[medelec35]

Hi Rachael,
When you select open with FC6, you will need to change

Code: Select all

Flowcode project files (*.fcfx)

selection to

Code: Select all

Flowcode for PIC Files (*.fcf)

That should allow you to open a non V6 flowchart.

Martin

[Rachael]

Hero!
Thank you - that may of just saved me weeks of trying to reprogramme!!

Thanks again
Rachael

[medelec35]

No problem.

When new version of flowcode is developed, it should always be compatible with the previous version at least.
When I was beta testing a new version, I always load as many previous versions as I could, then if an issue is found, post about it.


Martin

[dazz]

Hi
One thing i always do is when i import a V5 chart to V6 , i add V6 components ,then change the v5 components to the v6 one and delete the v5 components , just for completeness (more likely to pacify mild ocd)

Regards
Dazz

[Rachael]

Hi guys,

Unless I'm doing something drastically wrong; it's not working.
The error messages I'm getting are;

"Failed to open document.
Can not load <schema> without a block header"

If I try to save the old .fcf file to a .fcfx file, I get the following error when I try to open the program;

"Failed to open document.
Attribute <code> is not found"

Am I going to have to bite the bullet and re-program my eight programs or am I just being thick and all this can be saved?
(I'm hoping for the later!)

Thanks
Rachael

[medelec35]

Hi Rachael,

Attribute <code> is not found"

Normally this only occurs when a newer flowchart is being opened by an older version.

If you would like to post a flowchart on here or pm the flowchart if you want to keep it private then I will see if I can open it for you.

Martin

[Rachael]

Thank you, I've no qualms with uploading them on here, it's something we're doing for college, nothing too exciting!
I think that the ones I've attached are key pad coding ones, for a 4 or a 6 digit code; as I can't open it currently, I'm not 100% sure.

I'm thinking of investing in V5 and doing the work from home, it'll save me a lot of hassle! Ha.
I'm pretty sure that if I come across any problems/queries with my modifications then the forums would be able to help as there are still people using V5.

Thanks
Rachael

[dazz]

Hi

Will this open on your V6
Regards
Dazz

Key Pad Coding-1.fcfx

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[medelec35]

They both just open fine for me and looks like they open for Dazz as well.

So could be an issue with the version of flowcode that gave the attribute message.

Once an update with FC6 is completed then the issue should be resolved.

Have you thought of trying with a trial version of flowcode 6?

Martin