Issue Description
Old layout books, also known as .lbk files, and layout files, also known as .pmk files, need to be opened in a newer version of Archicad. However, these old files cannot be opened directly in a newer Archicad version.
Solution
1: Use the File Converter
- Old PlotMaker files can be merged and updated to Archicad 10 using the File Converter.
- Archicad 10 files can then be opened and migrated in Archicad versions up to Archicad 26.
- From Archicad 27 onwards, the Archicad 10 file format must be upgraded to at least version 17 to be opened directly into Archicad 27, 28, or newer.
2:Place as an External Layout File
- .pmk files can be used as external layout files in Archicad.
- They can be placed as a drawing in a view or directly on a layout.
TIP: A list of all Archicad versions by year can be found here.