How to Manually Migrate Shape Database file?


Product(s): ProStructures 
Version(s): CONNECT Edition (10.XX.00.XX) & 2023+
Area: Migration
Subarea: Database
Original Author: Vyanktesh Nama, Bentley Global Technical Support

Problem Description

How to Manually Migrate Shape Database file from ProSteel CONNECT for AutoCAD to ProStructures CONNECT Edition or 202x?

Steps to resolve

Enter methods to resolve in this section.

1. Please go to the below path where Shape database files are located in ProSteel CONNECT for AutoCAD and copy the required Shape database file e.g. Australia.mdb.

Path: C:\Program Files\Bentley\ProStructures CONNECT for AutoCAD\AutoCAD 2021\Data\Shapes

2. Now, please go to the below path where Shape database files are located in ProStructures CONNECT Edition or 202x and make a backup copy of these files below replacing.

Path: C:\Program Files\Bentley\ProStructures 2024\ProStructures\Default\appl\Shapes

3. After making backup, please paste the shape database files in the above location.

4. Restart the ProStructures (if running) to take effect of this operation.

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