Converting from education version to commercial version

[SB_190419]

I have some personal designs that were made using an education version and have recently purchased a commercial/personal version (Creo version 12).  I cannot open the files in the new version.  The help talks about using a converter but you have to make the conversion in the education version.  I no longer have access to the education version as I have retired.  I am using Creo for my personal use as I am a self employed farmer/rancher.  Any help is appreciated.

[KenFarley]

To the best of my knowledge there is no way to open educational version files in the commercial version. This is likely done so people can't get the educational version, which is free, and use it to make money.

I recall discussions in the past that implied that PTC could convert files over on a one time only basis but I don't know if this is true or if it would cost money. You might want to talk to whoever you bought your license from.

I don't think there is any sort of restriction on who can get an educational license. You might be able to just get another copy and work with that.

Alternatively, just rebuild the models in the commercial version, if you have sufficient info from the first time you did them. They'll likely be a lot "cleaner" given what you learned the first time around...

[tbraxton]

It is possible to convert models saved in an educational version to be compatible with a commercial version. If your VAR (vendor who sold Creo to you) is not able to do it then PTC can do it for you. I don't think that they will charge you to do this if you have a current license on maintenance.

[rajeshd105 · Accepted solution]

Hi,

please refer the PTC article - Article - CS33072 - How to open educational version saved files in commercial version in Creo Parametric

[Catalina]

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