Experienced Here you can find out how to migrate your old parts database

The parts database has been revised to the current version. There is now an article database in the internal EPLAN format *.alk with the corresponding directory *.adb.

The EPLAN parts database replaces the existing Access database (*.mdb) from previous versions.

Migration of old parts database

1. Staring the EPLAN Platform.
2. On the ribbon, select File > Settings > User > Management > Parts.
3. Create a new scheme and select the database to be updated.
4. The new dialog "New parts database technology" opens.
5. Confirm with [Yes] (Make sure you have backed up the database).
6. The "Migrate Parts Database" dialog opens.
7. In the "Existing parts database" section, check that your existing database is selected.
8. Now create your new parts database in the area "New parts database", assign a meaningful file name starting with your company ID (XYZ) E.g. "XYZ_Parts".
9. Confirm your entry with [Ok].
10. Parts are transferred to the new database.
11. After successful migration, check the entry at the database source.
12. Ready!

Hint Access database:

During a migration, not only data transferred to a new parts database, also the old Access parts database is updated. As a result, this parts database can be opened in older EPLAN versions, E.g. for parts or device selection, but cannot be edited. An Access database is backed up during migration (e.B. ESS_part001 backup 1.mdb).

Further information can be found here: Migration of old article databases (eplan.help)

Hint SQL database:

The following SQL rights are required for successful migration.

• dbcreator
• View server state