V5R8 Batch Migrate V4 to V5 Procedures
By David Anderson, EADS Matra Datavision

To run a batch migrate of multiple V4.model files to a copy/paste special/CATIA_SPEC V5.CATPart, do the following:

1. Go to the V5 Online Docs to 'Infrastructure/V4 Integration/Functionality Description/Migration in Batch Mode/Converting Version 4 Model Data into Version 5 in Batch Mode'
2. You will see a CNEXT command: CNEXT -batch -e CATV4ToV5Migration
3. Copy the '-batch -e CATV4ToV5Migration' portion of the command
4. Go to your desktop and create a New Shortcut and follow these steps:
   
   1. Browse the location to: …\Program Files\Dassault Systemes\B08\intel_a\code\bin
      
   2. Scroll down and select CNEXT and OK
      
   3. In the location field after the "…CNEXT.exe", put a space and paste your copied command (i.e. "…CNEXT.exe" -batch -e CATV4ToV5Migration)
      
   4. Rename your shortcut (example: V4-V5 Migration) and select Finish
5. From your Desktop, launch the new ICON
6. Browse for a Target Directory to place all your converted models
7. Select the Open File ICON in the lower left corner to select all your V4.model files
8. Use the Options… to set up Project Tables or other V4 to V5 information
9. Select the Migrate ICON in the lower right corner to start the conversion
10. Wait and watch the status bar!
11. Read the Migration Report window to determine the migration status
12. This log file can be saved as a text file to review if there are problems with a conversion
13. Go to the Target Directory and open your new V5.CATPart files!

Has the following advantages:

1. Quick and easy to convert one or multiple V4.model files
2. Does all the work for you
3. Gives you a log file (.txt) to review if necessary
4. Does an automatic update of the copied/pasted V5.CATPart
5. Works on 3D and 2D data
6. Can incorporate Project Table, Draw/Space, model dimension, etc… information for more accurate file conversions
7. Seems to be at least as dependable as the manual method

Has the following disadvantages:

1. Doesn't work well on very complex solid, surface or 2D models (about the same dependability as the manual mode)
2. Desktop tool must be set up manually