Exporting to Previous VectorWorks Versions

VectorWorks files from the current version can be exported to previous versions of VectorWorks. Consider the following limitations when exporting to previous versions of VectorWorks.

Coordinate Limits

If the range of layer scales, symbol sizes, object sizes, or object locations is too great, not all the objects can be exported. If this occurs, you will be prompted to delete some objects. To minimize the chance of this problem occurring, select Tools > Purge Unused Objects before attempting to export. In addition, locate objects that are far away from the page by selecting View > Zoom > Fit to Objects (or by clicking the Fit to Objects button on the View bar), and deleting them.

3D Power Pack Compatibility

Geometry created with the 3D Power Pack is supported in VectorWorks 9.5.1 and later, including versions of VectorWorks 9.5.1 without the Power Pack module installed.

All 3D Power Pack operations, with the exception of blends, shells, and section solids, are supported in previous releases of VectorWorks 9. Objects with blended edges, shells, and section solids are deleted in versions of VectorWorks prior to 9.5.1.

3D Power Pack geometry is not supported in versions of VectorWorks prior to version 9.