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.