396T files to 996T

[garys]

This has probably been asked, but I don't recall seeing it. Will UASD for the 996 be able to read files created by the UASD software for the 396?
I'd like to get a 996 and am willing to use it with the UASD until ARC996 is available. I don't want to have to start from scratch and create all new data files when the ones for the 396 have all of the information I need.

Does anyone know if the UASD for 996 will read 396 usd files?

Thanks,

Gary

 

[KC1UA]

Gary, I did this with mine and it worked fine. The 996 software has some extra fields, but the 396 data gets you off to a flying start. I just copied the system files that I wished to use from one folder to the other, ran the software, and was in business.

 

[garys]

Thanks, Scott. So, if I understand you, I can just cut and past all my 396T files into the corresponding directory in the UASD 996 program and then just fill in the rest as needed.

Gary

 

[Pars65]

You could use the existing 396 file and then save it with a new name, that's what I did. That way the original file can still work with the 396 and I don't need to do any cut an paste.

 

[KC1UA]

Just copy the system files from the 396 folder to the same 996 folder. The 396 files remain intact and you have new files for the 996. Works like a champ.

 

[garys]

That worked fine Scott. I should have thought of it sooner. All I have to do is make sure my ARC396 files are updated, upload to the scanner, read the scanner using UASD and then save and copy the files I want. I'll call the Ham Station at lunch time.

Of course, I can also ask YOU for copies of your files. <G>

Gary