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Lenin10-Marble
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January 10, 2025
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Fail to convert old mathcad file

  • January 10, 2025
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I tried to convert old mathcad file but the following error pops up ( I have a Mathcad prime 7 installed)

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I also have enabeled the .Net Framewor....on my windows, but I still have the same error after that as well. I really nedd the files for my PhD project. Can someone help me with this issue please. Ican also upload the file so that you can help me converting the file. 

Thank you 

Tadele 

Best answer by AlanStevens

I converted it to Prime 8 format (with some effort!) before I noticed you have Prime 7.  Unfortunately I don't have a copy of Prime 7, and I don't think you'll be able to load the Prime 8 file into Prime 7.  However, you could download a free version of Prime 8 (or above) Express, load it into that, then copy and paste into your Prime 7.

 

 

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terryhendicott21-Topaz II
21-Topaz II
January 10, 2025

Hi,

Please upload the file so someone can assist.

Cheers

Terry

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    Lenin10-MarbleAuthor
    10-Marble
    January 10, 2025

    Here is the file I need to convert. It will be of great help.

    Thanks in advance.

     

    Tadele

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    AlanStevens19-TanzaniteAnswer
    19-Tanzanite
    January 11, 2025

    I converted it to Prime 8 format (with some effort!) before I noticed you have Prime 7.  Unfortunately I don't have a copy of Prime 7, and I don't think you'll be able to load the Prime 8 file into Prime 7.  However, you could download a free version of Prime 8 (or above) Express, load it into that, then copy and paste into your Prime 7.

     

     

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      Lenin10-MarbleAuthor
      10-Marble
      January 13, 2025

      Dear Alan,

       

      Would it also be possible for you to convert the attached old Mathcad file the same way you did? Thank you for your help already. Some told me that it a Mathcad file and he can't convert it to mathcad prime version (FYI)

       

      Kind regards,

      Tadele 

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      AlanStevens19-Tanzanite
      19-Tanzanite
      January 14, 2025

      This is the same file!!

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        GerardLardner10-Marble
        10-Marble
        January 20, 2025

        I have the same problem. I have a large suite of old files created in various versions of Mathcad from 2001 up to 15. Every attempt to convert any of them results in the same error: "Could not start Mathcad conversion process. Check that .Net Framework 3.5 Windows Feature is enabled."

         

        I am running Mathcad Prime 10 on Windows 11. The .Net Framework 3.5 feature is enabled; I have tried disabling and re-enabling it, to reinstall the files; I have also tried the offlinee .Net 3.5 installer to see if it would do a 'Repair' install. All to no useful effect; the same error stubbornly remains.

         

        I had the same problem last year, with Prime 9; as a result I did not renew my Prime subscription (I am semi-retired and so am reluctant to spend money on software that no longer does what I need). 

         

        Does anyone from PTC understand why this is a persistent issue? Is there a solution?

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        terryhendicott21-Topaz II
        21-Topaz II
        January 20, 2025

        Hi,

        As away forward zip up the large number of Mathcad 2000 to 15 files.  The converter is capable of doing a large number of files at once.

        Upload the files here and they can be converted,

        Cheers

        Terry

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