PD 6 projects to PD7

Tom

Newbie Location: St Helens, Merseyside, UK Joined: Jul 23, 2007 14:08 Messages: 19 Offline

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Nov 29, 2008 19:39

Hi

A quick question that I have not found in the forum. I currently use PD6, and have just purchased PD7. Can I run PD6 projects in PD7?

The reason that I ask this is that I am part way through a project in PD6, and if it will not load into PD7, I will complete it in PD6 before installing PD7.

Alternatively, can PD6 and PD7 both run independentaly on the same computer?

Tom

RobertJ/OZ

Senior Contributor Location: Melbourne Australia Joined: Aug 14, 2006 02:26 Messages: 1209 Offline

Nov 29, 2008 22:18

Hi Tom,

You can transfer PD6 projects to PD7, what you need to do is Pack Project for Export.

File
Export
Pack Project Materials, save the file to a directory on your computer, then when you install PD7 you import the file.

No you cannot have full versions of PD6 and PD7 on the same computer, the exception to this is the version of PowerDirector 6 that is bundled with PowerProducer, it may be possible with other bundled software, but you would need to contact Technical Support to confirm.

Robert

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Tom

Newbie Location: St Helens, Merseyside, UK Joined: Jul 23, 2007 14:08 Messages: 19 Offline

Nov 30, 2008 07:22

Robert

Thanks for quick reply, I will pack and export the project as you suggest.

It's just that I can't complete the current project for a week or so, but I do want to play with PD7.

All the best

Tom

Hall47

Member Location: Manchester UK Joined: Dec 14, 2006 05:32 Messages: 96 Offline

Dec 03, 2008 12:56

Just in case you encounter any problems with differences between PD 6 & 7 it is worth creating a file with copies of all of your material used in the project, so that if you feel the need to revert to PD6 to complete the project, you will have all of your reference material intact. PD7 isn't backwardly compatible, but when I made the move, I had no problems and found live projects carried over without needing to "pack" them. You should be able to improve on the project without reverting though. Seeking wisdom - finding fluff - but wise fluff!

Tom

Newbie Location: St Helens, Merseyside, UK Joined: Jul 23, 2007 14:08 Messages: 19 Offline

Dec 03, 2008 14:56

Hall

Thanks for that. Just in case I had problems I backed up the data and project files.

I was about to uninstalled PD6 and install PD7, then the desktop pc packed up

Nothing to do with PD. Fortunatly it's still under warranty, but needs to return to base.

By the time I get it back I will have the material to complete it in PD6, which I will probably do then reload into PD7 to see if I can improve it!

Tom