Duplicate Data Shortcuts

[AllenJessup]

I had a few problems moving a project from 2012 to 2014. After a couple of tries I got everything set except the main alignment. When I originally used the Data Shortcut Editor to change the path of the shortcuts. I noticed that most of the paths were mostly UNC paths. So I replaced them with the current UNC path.

Now when trying to fix the one shortcut I've noticed that there is now a duplicate of the UNC path shortcut and one using the pathed network drive. So there is now a total of 3 references for each shortcut. I don't know yet if this is part of the problem but it doesn't look like it's a good thing.

My first inclination would be to delete all but the newest XML file for each reference. But I don't know what kind of mess that might cause. Has anyone dealt with this before?

Allen Jessup

[AllenJessup]

I tried deleting the XML files. It didn't seem to hurt anything. There were only doubles of the files so now I'm down to just 2 entries for each reference. It didn't improve anything because my centerline alignment still comes in flat so the profile reference is still bad.

However I don't think the program liked what I did. It created a new folder for me.

Is that a comment?

Allen

[fcernst]

The developers chaged the way data references are handled starting in C3D 2013. So if you are migrating from 2012 and getting intimate with the referencing, I suggest conferring with Support.

[AllenJessup]

OK. Thank you.

Allen

[fcernst]

Support tells me that Development has told them that things were done to the code in this area of the software to enhance and optimize performance starting with C3D 2013, with more changes also in C3D 2014.

[AllenJessup]

I've stated a support case. I'll let you know the results.

Update. I deleted the older XML files and that eliminated the duplicates in the drawing. I still have duplicates within the XML files.

Allen

[fcernst]

Support goes on to say that Development tells them these coding optimizations may result in some,  quote  "unexpected" behavior. 

So I think it is good you are exploring this further. Development may be looking for feedback from users who implement the softwater in a design shop, production type of environment.

[Jay_B]

Allen,

Did you also try Migrating the Shortcuts to current version, or just remap the 2012 shortcuts?

[AllenJessup]

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Jay_B wrote:

Did you also try Migrating the Shortcuts to current version, or just remap the 2012 shortcuts?

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That's how the files I'm currently working with were created. I still needed to remap them after the SaveAs.

Allen

[john.mckenzie]

I have come across old projects that have had multiple data folders depending upon who set them up and on what day.

I have been known to delete entire data shortcut folders and open the dwgs where the data resides and recreate them.

by paying attention to the "associate dwg to project" and making sure I get all the data, I have had no problems doing this.

it all depends upon how large the project, how big the mess, and whether it is worth the effort in the end.

CAVEAT:

I have not tried this since I have started with version 2013 though.