This article covers the following aspects:
- Permitted files in the online catalog server
- Conversion using the command line converter
- Conversion using the Manufacturer Tool
Permitted files in the online catalog server
Since the introduction of ETS4, all the product databases for ETS (.vd1, .vd2, .vd3, .vd4, .vd5) have become containers that contain XML files (.knxprod). Therefore, the online catalog accepts only files that are '.knxprod' format; existing products databases for old ETS versions (older than ETS4) have to be converted to this format with before they are able to be uploaded to the online catalog server. These are several ways to convert product databases from previous ETS generations to 'knxprod' and they are listed below.
If you convert your files using ETS5 or the ETS5 command line converter, then by uploading them to the Online Catalog, they will only be available for ETS5 or newer versions.
Conversion using the command line converter
If you have an automated process to convert KNX product databases, then you can integrate the command line converter (KnxCvNext.exe) of either ETS5 or ETS6 that can be found under:
ETS5 converter: C:\Program Files (x86)\ETS5
ETS6 converter: C:\Program Files (x86)\ETS6
The converter works by simply dragging & dropping a KNX product database on it.
The respective ETS version must be installed on the computer where the converter runs.
Conversion using the Manufacturer Tool
Another option for converting KNX product databases, is to use the Manufacturer Tool. Open the Manufacturer Tool and follow the next steps:
1. Create a new project.
2. Select the template 'KNX Convert knxprod/vd file to KNX MT Project'.
3. Select the 'Target ETS Version' (ETS5 or higher) and press 'OK'.
4. Select the original KNX product database.
5. Open the project and then make a new 'Build'.
6. You can find the 'knxprod' file in the 'Out' folder of your project.