CADFEKO [LEGACY] Model Fails to Open in CADFEKO

Problem

Opening an old CADFEKO [LEGACY] model in CADFEKO fails to convert to the new format.

Cause

CADFEKO uses advanced mapping algorithms to keep track of individual items when the geometry is modified. A model that was saved in an earlier CADFEKO [LEGACY] may not have all the mapping information available.

Remedy 1:

  1. Open the model in a newer CADFEKO [LEGACY] version and resave the model1.
  2. Re-evaluate the geometry.
  3. Save the model.
  4. Reopen the model in CADFEKO.
    If the model still fails to open in CADFEKO then perform the steps below.

Remedy 2:

  1. Follow the steps in 1 and 2.
  2. Convert the geometry to a primitive.
    Tip:

    If the model consists of multiple parts2, only one might need to be converted.

  3. Save the model.
  4. Reopen the model in CADFEKO.
1 See How to run CADFEKO [LEGACY] for more information.
2 The highest-level items in the model are referred to as “parts”.