2 Using GP-Pro EX

This chapter covers compatibility, project conversion, and how to find software and
documentation updates. Compatibility and project conversion applies to projects moving
from GP-Pro/PBIII to GP-Pro EX

2.1 Compatibility with Pro-face® Software ............................................................2-2

2.2 How to Update Software ...............................................................................2-21

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2.1 Compatibility with Pro-face® Software

Here you can learn how to operate the Project Converter and obtain relevant information on
compatibility to convert Project Files (∗.prw) created with Digital Electronics Corporation's
GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows into GP-Pro EX Project files (∗.prx).
• For information on compatibility and restrictions between GP-PRO/PBIII for
Windows and GP-Pro EX, refer to Pro-face Support Site "Otasuke Pro!".

URL http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/

2.1.1 Compatible Software Versions

The Project Converter converts project files (*.prw) created by GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows
software Ver.1.0 to Ver.7.0.
• Project files (*.prw) created by GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Ver.7.1 and
Ver.7.2 are converted except the features added to each software version.

2.1.2 Model Names Before and After Conversion

After conversion, the [GP Type] (indicated the model name) on a Project File created with
GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows (∗.prw) will be referred to as [Display Type], and the model
name will change as well.
The compatible models include GP70/77R/2000, GLC Series and ST400 Series.
• Not compatible with LT/Factory Gateway
• For project files created by GP-PRO, GP-PROII, GP-PROIII, GP-PRO/PBIII
(DOS), and Parts Box, convert the screen data into *.prw in GP-PRO/PBIII
for Windows and then execute the GP-Pro EX's project converter.
) GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Operation Manual "Chapter 12 Using Conventional
Data"

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„ GP70/77R SERIES
Convert From Convert To
Series Name Type GP Type Display Unit
GPH70-LG11-24V
GPH70L AGP-3301L*1
GPH70-LG41-24VP
GP-H70 Series
GPH70-SC11-24V
GPH70S AGP-3301S*1
GPH70-SC41-24VP
GP270-LG11-24V
GP270-LG21-24VP GP270L AGP-3301L
GP270-LG31-24V
GP-270 Series
GP270-SC11-24V
GP270-SC21-24VP GP270S AGP-3301S
GP270-SC31-24V
GP370-LG11-24V
GP370-LG21-24VP
GP370L AGP-3301L
GP370-LG31-24V
GP370-LG41-24VP
GP-370 Series
GP370-SC11-24V
GP370-SC21-24VP
GP370S AGP-3301S
GP370-SC31-24V
GP370-SC41-24VP
GP470-EG11
GP70Series
GP-470 Series GP470-EG21-24VP GP470 AGP-3500T*2
GP470-EG31-24V
GP570-SC11
GP570-SC21-24VP
GP570-SC31-24V
GP570-TC11 GP570 AGP-3500T
GP-570 Series
GP570-TC21-24VP
GP570-TC31-24V
GP57J-SC11
GP570-TV11 GP570VM AGP-3500T*3
GP-571 Series GP571-TC11 GP571T AGP-3500T
GP675-SC11
GP-675 Series GP675-TC11 GP675 AGP-3600T
GP675-TC41-24VP
GP-870 Series GP870-PV11 GP870VM AGP-3500T*3
GP377-LG11-24V
GP377L AGP-3300L
GP377-LG41-24V
GP-377 Series
GP377-SC11-24V
GP377S AGP-3300S
GP377-SC41-24V
GP377R-TC11-24V
GP-377R Series GP377R AGP-3300T
GP377R-TC41-24V
GP477R-EG11
GP-477R Series GP477R-EG41- GP477R
24VP
GP77R Series GP577R-SC11
GP577R-SC41- AGP-3500T
24VP
GP-577R Series GP577R
GP577R-TC11
GP577R-TC41-
24VP

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*1 Projects (*.prw) set up with the Handy type GP (*.prw) are converted to projects
(*.prx) for normal GPs. As a result, Operation Switch and Function Switch settings
are not converted.
*2 Converting changes the display type to a 640x480 (VGA) resolution.
*3 The video window display feature (V-tag) is not converted.
„ GP2000 Series
Convert From Convert To
Series Name Type GP Type Display Unit
GP2301H-LG41- AGP-3301L
GP2301HL *1*2
24V
GP-2301H Series
GP2000H GP2301H-SC41- AGP-3301S
GP2301HS *1*2
Series 24V
GP2401H-TC41- AGP-3400S
GP-2401H Series GP2401H *1*2
24V
GP2300-LG41-24V GP2300L AGP-3300L
GP-2300 Series
GP2300-TC41-24V GP2300 AGP-3300T
GP2301-LG41-24V GP2301L AGP-3301L
GP2000 GP-2301 Series GP2301-SC41-24V GP2301S AGP-3301S
Series GP2301-TC41-24V GP2301 AGP-3301S
GP-2400 Series GP2400-TC41-24V GP2400 AGP-3400T
GP-2401 Series GP2401-TC41-24V GP2401 AGP-3400S
GP2500-TC11
GP-2500 Series GP2500 AGP-3500T*3
GP2500-TC41-24V
GP2501-SC11 GP2501S AGP-3500S
GP-2501 Series
GP2501-TC11 GP2501 AGP-3500T
GP2600-TC11
GP-2600 Series GP2600 AGP-3600T*3
GP2600-TC41-24V
GP-2601 Series GP2601-TC11 GP2601 AGP-3600T
*1 Handy type GPs are changed to the project files for a normal type GP (*.prx).
Therefore, Operation Switch and Function Switch settings are not converted.
*2 The GP2000H series vibration function cannot be changed.
*3 The video window display feature (V-tag) is not converted..

„ GLC Series
Convert From Convert To
Series Name Type Display Unit
GLC100S Series GLC100-SC41-24V AGP-3300S-FN1M
GLC100L Series GLC100-LG41-24V AGP-3300L-FN1M
GLC300 Series GLC300-TC41-24V AGP-3500T-FN1M
GLC2300L Series GLC2300-LG41-24V AGP-3300L-FN1M
GLC2300 Series GLC2300-TC41-24V AGP-3300T-FN1M
GLC Series
GLC2400 Series GLC2400-TC41-24V AGP-3400T-FN1M
GLC2500-TC41-24V
GLC2500 Series AGP-3500T-FN1M
GLC2500-TC41-200V
GLC2600-TC41-24V
GLC2600 Series AGP-3600T-FN1M
GLC2600-TC41-200V

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„ ST400 Series
Convert From Convert To
Series Name Type GP Type Display Unit
ST400 ST400-AG41-24V ST400
ST400 ST401 ST401-AG41-24V ST401
AGP-3200A
Series ST402 ST402-AG41-24V ST402
ST403 ST403-AG41-24V ST403

• In the ST400 SERIES, the function key settings, Logic Data and Video
Screen cannot be converted.
• The backlight 2-color change function on the ST403 can be converted to
AGP-3200A

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2.1.3 Devices before and after Conversion

Conversion changes the [Device/PLC Type] to the corresponding device/PLC name in GP-
ProEX. Some devices/PLCs cannot be converted.
• After conversion, the name of the GP Type is also changed.
) “2.1.2 Model Names Before and After Conversion” (page 2-2)
• For project files created by GP-PRO, GP-PROII, GP-PROIII, GP-PRO/PBIII
(DOS), and Parts Box, convert the screen data into *.prw in GP-PRO/PBIII
for Windows and then execute the GP-Pro EX's project converter.
) GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Operation Manual "Chapter 12 Using Conventional
Data"

Displays up to GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Ver.7.0 GP-Pro EX Display

Maker Device/PLC Name Maker Device/PLC Name
Digital Electronics Memory Link SIO Type Digital Electronics Memory Link
Corporation of Memory Link Ethernet Type Corporation of
Japan Japan
Mitsubishi Electric Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC-AnN Mitsubishi Electric A Series Computer Link
Corporation (LINK) Corporation
MITSUBISHI MELSEC-AnN (CPU) A Series CPU Direct
MITSUBISHI MELSEC-AnA (LINK) A Series Computer Link
MITSUBISHI MELSEC-AnA (CPU) A Series CPU Direct
MITSUBISHI MELSEC-A (JPCN1) Not converted
MITSUBISHI MELSEC-A (ETHER) A Series Ethernet
MITSUBISHI MELSEC-F2 SERIES Not converted
MITSUBISHI MELSEC-FX (CPU) FX Series CPU Direct
MITSUBISHI MELSEC-FX 2 (LINK) FX Series Computer Link
MITSUBISHI MELSEC-FX (CPU2) FX Series CPU Direct
MITSUBISHI MELSEC-FX 1:N FX Series Computer Link
Comm.
Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC-QnA Q/QnA Serial
(LINK) Communication
Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC-QnA QnA Series CPU Direct
(CPU)
Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC-Q Q Series CPU Direct
(CPU)
Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC-QUTE QUTE Series Direct
(CPU) Connection to CPU
Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC-Q Q/QnA Series Ethernet
(ETHER)
MITSUBISHI MELSECNET/10 Not converted
MITSUBISHI FREQROL Series
MITSUBISHI CC-Link Type
MITSUBISHI CC-Link Intelligent
Device
Continued

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Displays up to GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Ver.7.0 GP-Pro EX Display

Maker Device/PLC Name Maker Device/PLC Name
Omron OMRON SYSMAC-C SERIES Omron C/CV Series HOST Link
Corporation OMRON SYSMAC-C 1:n Comm. Corporation

OMRON SYSMAC-CV SERIES

OMRON SYSMAC-CS1 SERIES CS/CJ Series HOST Link
OMRON SYSMAC-CS1 (ETHER) CS/CJ Series Ethernet
OMRON THERMAC NEO Series Controller CompoWay/F
Sharp Corporation SHARP New Satellite JW SERIES Sharp MS JWSeries
Computer LinkSIO
Yokogawa Electric YOKOGAWA FACTORY ACE 1:1 Yokogawa Electric Personal Computer Link SIO
Corporation Comm. Corporation
YOKOGAWA FACTORY ACE 1:n
Comm.
Yokogawa Electric Corporation FA- Personal Computer Link
M3 (ETHER) Ethernet
Yokogawa Electric Corporation Not converted
FCN/FCJ Modbus RTU 1:n
Fuji Electric FUJI MICREX-F SERIES Fuji Electric FA MICREX-F Series SIO
Corporation Fuji Electric FA Components & Components & Not converted
Systems Co., Ltd. MICREX-F Series Systems Co., Ltd.
(T Link)
Fuji Electric FA Components &
Systems Co., Ltd. MICREX-F Series
(FLT)
Fuji Electric FA Components &
Systems Co., Ltd. FLEX-PC (LINK)
Fuji Electric FA Components &
Systems Co., Ltd. FLEX-PC (CPU)
FUJI MICREX-SX SERIES
FUJI Inverter
TEMPERATURE PXR
Toyoda Machine TOYODA TOYOPUC-PC2 SERIES JTEKT TOYOPUC CMP-LINK SIO
Works, Ltd. TOYODA TOYOPUC-PC2 1:n Corporation
Comm.
TOYODA TOYOPUC-PC3J
SERIES
TOYODA TOYOPUC-PC3J 1:n
Comm.
Yaskawa Electric YASKAWA Memocon-SC SERIES Yaskawa Electric MEMOBUS SIO
Corporation YASKAWA GL120/130 SERIES Corporation

YASKAWA PROGIC8 SERIES Not converted

YASKAWA MP2000/MP900/ MEMOBUS SIO
CP9200SH
YASKAWA MP2000/MP920 MEMOBUS Ethernet
(ETHER)
YASKAWA Inverter Not converted
YASKAWA MP Panel SERIES
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Displays up to GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Ver.7.0 GP-Pro EX Display

Maker Device/PLC Name Maker Device/PLC Name
Hitachi Ltd. HITACHI HIDIC-S10 a SERIES Not converted
HITACHI HIDIC-S10Éø (JPCN/1)
HITACHI HIZAC-EC SERIES
HITACHI S10V Series (ETHER)
Hitachi Industrial HITACHI IES HIDIC-H SERIES Hitachi Industrial HSeries SIO
Equipment HITACHI IES HIDIC-H SERIES2 Equipment
Systems Co., Ltd. Systems Co., Ltd.
Hitachi Industrial Equipment HSeries Ethernet
Systems Co.,Ltd. HIDIC H (ETHER)
HITACHI IES SJ300/L300P SERIES Not converted
Toshiba TOSHIBA PROSEC-EX2000 Not converted
Corporation SERIES
TOSHIBA PROSEC-T SERIES
TOSHIBA PROSEC-T (ETHER)
Matsushita MATSUSHITA Electric Works Matsushita FP Series Computer Link
Electric Works, MEWNET-FP SERIES Electric Works, SIO
Ltd. Ltd.
Koyo Electoronics KOYO ELECTRONICS KOSTAC- Not converted
Industries Co., SG8 SERIES
Ltd. KOYO ELECTRONICS KOSTAC-
SR21/22 SERIES
KOYO ELECTRONICS DL205/405
SERIES
KOYO ELECTRONICS DL305
SERIES
Toshiba Machine TOSHIBA MACHINE TC200 Not converted
Co., Ltd. SERIES
TOSHIBA MACHINE TC200-S
SERIES
GE Fanuc GE Fanuc SERIES 90 SNP-X GE Fanuc Series 90-30/70 SNP-X
Automation GE Fanuc SERIES 90-30/70 SNP Automation Series 90-30/70 SNP
GE Fanuc SERIES S90-30/70 Series90 Ethernet
(ETHER)
FANUC Ltd. FANUC Power Mate SERIES FANUC Ltd. Power mate
IDEC IZUMI IDEC IZUMI IDEC_1 Not converted
Corporation IDEC IZUMI IDEC_2
IDEC IZUMI IDEC_3
IDEC IZUMI MICRO3
IDEC IZUMI FC3/FC4A Series
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Displays up to GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Ver.7.0 GP-Pro EX Display

Maker Device/PLC Name Maker Device/PLC Name
Siemens AG SIEMENS S5 90-115 SERIES Siemens AG SIMATIC S5CPU Direct
SIEMENS S5 135-155 SERIES
SIEMENS S5 3964 (R) protocol Not converted
SIEMENS S7 200 PPI
SIEMENS S7 200 via MPI SIMATIC S7 MPI Direct
SIEMENS S7 300/400 via MPI
SIMATIC S7 via 3964/RK512 SIMATIC S7 3964(R)/RK512
SIEMENS S7 via 300/400 Ethernet SIMATIC S7 Ethernet/TCP
SIMATIC 545/555 CPU Not converted
Rockwell Allen Bradley PLC-5 Rockwell DF1
(Allen-Bradley) Allen Bradley SLC5/03, SLC5/04 Automation, Inc.

Allen Bradley Control Logix DF1

AB PLC-5 DataHighway+ Not converted
AB SLC500 DH485 DH-485
AB Remote I/O Not converted
Allen Bradley SLC505 Ethernet EtherNet/IP
Allen Bradley Control Logix Ethernet
Keyence KEYENCE KZ-300 SERIES Keyence Not converted
KEYENCE KZ-A500 SERIES (CPU)
KEYENCE KZ-A500 SERIES
KEYENCE KV-10/16/24/40 SERIES
KEYENCE KV-10_80RW SERIES
KEYENCE KV-700 SERIES (CPU) KV-700/1000 Series CPU
Direct
Shinko Electric SHINKO ELECTRIC SELMART Not converted
Co. Ltd. SERIES
Matsushita Matsushita Electric Industrial Not converted
Electric Industrial Panadac-7000 Series
Co., Ltd. Matsushita Electric Industrial
MINAS-A/S Series
Modicon Corp. Modicon Modbus Master Schneider Electric MODBUS SIO Master
Modicon Modbus (Slave) Industries MODBUS Slave
Modicon Modbus (Plus) Not converted
FATEK FATEK FACON FB Not converted
Orimvexta Co., E1 SERIES Not converted
Ltd
PROFIBUS PROFIBUS-DP PROFIBUS PROFIBUS DP Slave
International
Device Net Device Net Slave I/O ODVA Device Net Slave
INTERBUS INTERBUS-SLAVE Not converted
JPCN-1 JPCN/1 (Standard) Not converted
Yamatake Yamatake Temperature Controller Yamatake Digital Controller SIO
Corporation SDC Series Corporation
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Displays up to GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Ver.7.0 GP-Pro EX Display

Maker Device/PLC Name Maker Device/PLC Name
RKC Instrument RKC INSTRUMENT CB/SR-Mini RKC Instrument Controller MODBUS SIO
Inc. SERIES (MODBUS) Inc.
RKC INSTRUMENT CB/REX-F/ Controller RKC SIO
LE100 SERIES (RKC)
Shinko Technos Shinko Technos Controller Not converted
Co., Ltd.
TOHO Electronics Controller TTM Series Not converted
Co., Ltd.
FENWAL Fenwal AL Series Not converted
CONTROLS OF
JAPAN, LTD.
JT Engineering JTE Analyzer Not converted
Inc.
Meidensha Meidensha Corporation Meidensha UNISEQUESERIES
Corporation (ETHERNET) Corporation Ethernet
Shimaden Co., SHIMADEN Control Device Not converted
Ltd.
CHINO CHINO Controller (MODBUS) Not converted
Corporation
Schneider Electric Schneider TSX via Uni-Telway Schneider Electric Uni-Telway
Schneider Modbus RTU 1:n Industries MODBUS SIO Master
Schneider Modbus Ethernet MODBUS TCP Master
Toshiba Toshiba Schneider Inverter Not converted
Schneider
Inverter
Corporation
Ubon UbonUPZ Series Not converted
HIOKI E.E. HIOKI E.E. Smart Site (MODBUS Not converted
Corporation TCP)

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2.1.4 Using the Project Converter

1 Click [Start], [Program (P)] (WindowsXP: [All programs(P)]), [Pro-face], [GP-Pro EX
∗∗∗] (∗.A version will appear in ∗∗), then click [Project Converter].

2 The Project Converter window opens and the [Project Converter] dialog box appears. Select
[Project File (*.PRW)] from the [Data Type] drop-down list.

• To convert the files in the [Pro-Control Editor], select [Logic File (*.WLL]
from the Data Type drop-down list. To convert partial program files (*.wlp)
or subroutine program files (*.wlf), you need to save the files in Project File
format with GP-PRO/PBIII then open them in the Project Converter.

3 Click the [Convert From Reference] button and select a GP-Pro/PBIII for Windows project
file. Click [Open].

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4 In [Convert-To], designate a GP-Pro EX project file (*.prx). Click the [Browse] button, input
a new [File name] (For example "A Manufacturing System.prx"), and click .A
new project file name is set to [Convert-To].

• If a [Convert To] file already exists, you are prompted to keep or overwrite
this file.

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5 Click the icon to start the conversion.

• When the following dialog box appears, set the CF Card output folder.
) “ „ Converting the CF Card Data Destination Folder” (page 2-14)

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6 The [Save As] dialog box appears. If you click , you can save the conversion
information in a text file. To save the file, enter a file name and click . If you click
, you return to the [Project Converter] dialog box without saving the conversion
information.

7 Click to close the [Project Converter] dialog box.

„ Converting the CF Card Data Destination Folder
When converting a project file (*.PRW) that uses the CF Card Data Destination Folder, you
are prompted to convert this destination folder as well.

To convert the folder, click [Yes]. In the [Browse for Folder] dialog box, select the
appropriate folder and click [OK].
You can also click [New Folder] to create a new folder in a directory.

• If you select [No] to convert the CF Card Data Destination Folder, called
images may not be properly displayed.

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2.1.5 Setting up the Project Converter

Convert files created with GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows or Pro-Control Editor to project files
for the GP-Pro EX.
• You cannot convert GP-Pro Ex projects to GP-Pro/PBIII for Windows or Pro-
Control Editor projects.

„ Project Converter

Setting Description
Data Type From the [Data Type] drop-down list, select the type of file you want to
convert.
Convert From Click the [Browse] button to select the file you want to convert.
• If [CF Card Data] is selected in the [Data Type] drop-down list, you
need to set up the CF-card output folder.
) “ „ Converting the CF Card Data Destination Folder” (page 2-14)
Convert To Click the [Browse] button to select the destination folder for the converted
project file.
• If [CF Card Data] is selected in the [Data Type] drop-down list, you
need to set up the CF-card output folder.
) “ „ Converting the CF Card Data Destination Folder” (page 2-14)
Option The [Options] dialog box appears.
) “ ‹ Options” (page 2-16)

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‹ Options

Setting Description
Text Conversion Set up the screens and data for conversion individually.
Settings
Base Language Select the base language for conversion from [System Font], [ASCII],
[Korean], [Chinese (Traditional)], [Chinese (Simplified)], [Japanese].
Font Type Select [Standard Font] or [Stroke Font].
Add Conversion Click Add. The [Add conversion method] dialog box appears.
Method

• To delete a conversion method, select the item in the [Options] dialog

box and click [Delete].
Screen/Data Select a screen or data to convert from [Base], [Mark Screen], [Line Graph
Screen], [Keypad Screen], [Text Screen], [Window], [Image Screen],
[Sound], [Global D-Script], [Extension SIO Script], [D-Script Function],
[Data Sampling], [Filing Data], [Log Settings], [CSV Data Transfer
Feature], [Alarm Message/Summary], [Bit Log Alarm], [Word Log
Alarm], [Logic Data].
Screen/Data • Individual Specification
Number Specify the number of the screen or data you want to convert.
• Area Specification
Specify the [Start] and the [End Number] of the screen or data you want
to convert from 1 to 8999.
Converting Select from [System Font], [ASCII], [Korean], [Chinese (Traditional)],
Language [Chinese (Simplified)], and [Japanese].
GLC Real Variable Select [Real Variable] or [Float Variable].
Setting

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2.1.6 Error Messages

If you encounter any messages during project conversion, look them up here.
The selected Device/PLC is unavailable for conversion. Change the Device/
PLC before conversion.
The selected Device/PLC is not supported by GP-Pro EX. Please select a Device/
PLC that is supported by GP-Pro EX in GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows and run the
Project Converter again. For the device/PLCs supported by GP-Pro EX, refer to
“2.1.3 Devices before and after Conversion” (page 2-6)
• To change [Device/PLC Type] in GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows
(1)Select the [Device/PLC Type] icon in GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows' Project
Manager.

(2)The [Change] dialog box appears. In the [Device/PLC Type (Serial F)], select
the appropriate display unit. Select the [Convert Address] check box.

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Cannot read the source Device/PLC file.

The source device/PLC type cannot be recognized. Select a Device/PLC that is
supported by GP-Pro EX in GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows and run the Project
Converter again. For the device/PLCs supported by GP-Pro EX, refer to “2.1.3
Devices before and after Conversion” (page 2-6)
• To change [Device/PLC Type] in GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows
(3)Select the [Device/PLC Type] icon in GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows' Project
Manager.

(4)The [Change] dialog box appears. In the [Device/PLC Type (Serial F)], select
the appropriate display unit. Select the [Convert Address] check box.

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The selected model is unavailable for conversion. Change the model.

The selected Display Type is not supported by GP-Pro EX. Select a GP Type that is
supported by GP-Pro EX in GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows and run the Project
Converter again. For the models supported by GP-Pro EX, refer to “2.1.2 Model
Names Before and After Conversion” (page 2-2)
• To change [GP Type] in GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows
(5)Select the [GP Type] icon in GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows' Project Manager.

(6)The [Change] dialog box appears from the [GP Type] drop-down list, select the
appropriate GP unit. Be aware that the GP may have different features before
and after conversion.

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Cannot read the model information file.

The source GP model cannot be recognized. Select a GP Type that is supported by
GP-Pro EX in GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows and run the Project Converter again.
For the models supported by GP-Pro EX, refer to “2.1.2 Model Names Before and
After Conversion” (page 2-2)
• To change [GP Type] in GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows
(7)Select the [GP Type] icon in GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows' Project Manager.

(8)The [Change] dialog box appears from the [GP Type] drop-down list, select the
appropriate GP unit. Be aware that the GP may have different features before
and after conversion.

Cannot read AGPCnv.cfg file.

Failed to load GP-Pro EX AGPCnv.cfg file. Install GP-Pro EX again.

Cannot read the prw file.

Failed to read a GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows file (*.prw). Microsoft Windows
permissions may restrict access to the GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows file (*.prw).
Check the permissions in Windows Explorer.

Cannot access the parts file.

Failed to read a GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows' Part file (*.PDB or *.BPD).
Microsoft Windows permissions may restrict access to the GP-PRO/PBIII for
Windows' Part file (*.PDB or *.BPD). Check the permissions in Windows
Explorer.

Invalid extension.
An incorrect extension is designated in Project Converter [Convert To]. Input a
correct extension (*.prx).

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2.2 How to Update Software

This section explains how to update GP-Pro EX. Apart from software, there are also update
programs for manuals and drivers.
• An Internet connection is required.
• The steps below may change without notice.

2.2.1 Working with Online Update

1 From the [Help (H)] menu, select [Acknowledge GP-Pro EX Update (U)]
• When you launch GP-Pro EX, the following dialog box appears.
To start the online update every time you launch Pro EX, select the [Check
for Update when the program starts] check box, then click [OK].
To receive updates manually, clear the check box and click [OK].

To set the automatic updates, from the [View (V)] menu, select [Preferences
(O)]. The Options Settings dialog box appears. Select [General] and select
the [Check for Update when the program starts] check box. Click [OK].

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2 To check for updates, when the [Welcome to the Update Service] window opens, click the
[Available Updates] or [Show Updates] button.

• If you do not have an Internet connection, the following error occurs. Once
you are connected, click the [Retry] button.

• After searching, if there are no program updates, the following dialog box
appears. Click the [Finish] button to finish.

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3 When the [Available Updates] window opens, confirm the program updates.
Select the items you want updated with the [Add] button, and click the [Next] button.

• You can click the button to make sure the program is up to date.
If there is an arrow pointing down, click the arrow to expand the selection.
• The previous [Available Updates] screen update item is an example. You can
confirm the latest program updates on your computer.

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4 The [Total items selected] screen window opens. You can either install all selected items or
install items separately.

• Please close all GP-Pro EX project files before installing the updates

• Click the [Install Now > ] button

The selected program updates are downloaded.
After the downloads are complete, click [Update] to begin. Follow the steps through the
wizard.
To cancel the installation, click the [Cancel] button.

• Click the [Download] button

Downloads the selected program updates. Click the [Download] button, select a save
location for the program updates, and click the [Save] button. Next, click the [Finish]
button to complete the wizard. Click the saved program updates (*.exe) to start the
installation.

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5 The installation of product updates for the software is now complete.

When the installation of the manual product updates completes, the message "The setup was
completed" appears. Click [OK] to finish.

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