I have plans created in Home Designer Suite 6.0. I just purchased Home Designer Architect 2018.
I am trying find how to open my existing plans. I was told they would open.
On the File Open screen, the file type is set to *.plan.
My previous version created *.PL# where # was 0, 1, 2 for basement, first floor and second floor respectively.
I read an KB that said I should open the first floor but it fails just like the other two with the same error.
Here are the steps I followed (NOTE: At this time, I am still on the trial version while I wait for my activation codes. Maybe that has something to do with it)
- In order to open the old plans, I have to enter a ^ in the file name field to see the old plans files.
- I select the .pl1 file and it attempts to open it.
-This results in the error:
"Unable to read the file "C:\Users\Steven\Documents\Home Designer Plans\xxxxxxxx\New Deck Plan.PL1". This file does not have a valid header record."
Showing details I get:
C:\p4sync\dev\Releases\19\chief\source\DocumentFactory.cpp(413): Warning #272015538
"Unable to read the file "C:\Users\Steven\Documents\Home Designer Plans\xxxxxxxx\New Deck Plan.PL1". This file does not have a valid header record."
6/15/2017 8:59:56 AM
Build: 19.3.0.49x64
The "Check Knowledge Base" link was no help. It pointed to an article to help you open corrupted files from an improper file close operation and steps you through opening archived files.
I did find the KB article that "should" work, "Opening a Prior Version Plan File" KB-00410". This one tells me to open the .pl1 file. But, that doesn't work.
PS>The files still open fine with HD Suite 6.0.
I am running Windows 10
Anyone have an idea?
Steve