Hello! I encountered difficulties when upgrading certain projects from version 16 to version 18. After trying on three different computers, I found a solution that may be helpful to others facing the same issue. To successfully upgrade, I had to archive the project in v16 and then open the archived file in v18. I hope this tip can assist someone else facing a similar situation. - Tim
I haven't come across that yet. Have you received an error message?
Archiving a project gives you the option to permanently delete recoverable information, which can often resolve mysterious errors. I've experienced instances where archiving and restoring a project in TIA software has successfully resolved issues. This simple process may have been the key to solving the problem in this particular case.
JRW mentioned not having seen that particular error yet. If you encountered an error during the upgrade process, it may have resulted in a failed upgrade. In such cases, referring to the log file for more information is recommended. If the project still cannot be upgraded, it is advisable to seek assistance from Siemens Customer Support. The error message "Reorganization failed in IntegrateFilePhase! RootCause: ReintegrationResult: Failed! Reason: It could not exchange the files, ErrorDetail: StorageController.Exchange: IOException occured: System.IO.IOException: Det gĂĽr inte att skapa en fil som redan finns" indicates a file creation issue. Upon reaching out to Siemens and providing them with the project, they were able to open it in version 18. This was possible because they received the archived file. After some troubleshooting steps, including reinstalls and firewall adjustments, a solution was eventually found. JesperMP suggested archiving the project with the option to discard recoverable information, which has proven effective in resolving errors in the past. This method of archiving and retrieving the project may have played a role in resolving the issue at hand.
Hey Tim, this is a real lifesaver - I've been pulling my hair out over this issue for days! I think it's really surprising that there isn't a more straightforward solution for an upgrade like this between versions. I'll be giving your archive method a shot, fingers crossed this is the workaround that gets me back on track. Thanks so much for sharing your process.
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Answer: One helpful tip is to archive the project in the older version first and then open the archived file in the newer version. This method may help in successfully upgrading projects.
Answer: If you are experiencing issues with the upgrade process, try archiving the project in version 16 and then opening the archived file in version 18. This workaround might help resolve the upgrade problems.
Answer: One approach that may be beneficial is to archive the project in the current version and then import the archived file into the newer version of TIA Portal. This method could assist in a successful project upgrade.
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