2001+ to 2004

I've asked a few questions so far on upgrading to 2004, but I just have one
left. Is it safe to upgrade straight from 2001+ to 2004, skipping 2003.
Will 2004 be looking for formatting consistent with 2003 to properly migrate
files? Anyone done this?

 

Barna,

It doesn't matter. Any newer version can read any older version.

I've heard of folks having problems updating files several versions old, but
I personally haven't had that problem.

A word of warning...!!! Don't just start converting files en-mass.
Experiment on copies of your most complex parts and assemblies first.

Regards

Mark

 

I haven't had many people have much luck doing the upgrade from one version
to another. I always have my customers do a new installation of any new
version of SW. IMO they should either take the Upgrade button off the menu
or fix it so when a customer does use the upgrade, it will work flawlessly.
There has been more problems when doing it like this...

Regards,
Scott

 

Scott,

I think his concern was file migration.

As far as software "upgrade" as opposed to a "new install", I agree 100%.
Never do an upgrade install.

Regards

Mark