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Nope. You can't open newer versions of files. IV2014 can open IV2012 files but IV2012 ca't open IV2014 files. You would need to convert the files to a neutral format (export) for the person with the older version to import them into their system.
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Just insert the picture rather than attaching it as a file
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Blair is right. If you upgrade, you will need to save out your 2014 files to either igs, stp or parasolid in order for your metal vendor to read them.
As far as upgrading, since you are a few versions behind, I recommend if you are upgrading to 2014 to do it in progression steps. Update 2010 to 2011 then 2011 to 2012 and so on. Plus as you move up each increment, update all of your templates as well incrementally. As far as your legacy files, chances are there wont be any issues, but there might be some settings that may be lost due to the software either has changed them, eliminated them or added new ones to replace old ones. Hope that makes sense.
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