PLAXIS 2D CONNECT Edition V21 Update 1 allows the direct conversion of older PLAXIS projects. This means that older PLAXIS files with the *.P2D can directly be converted using PLAXIS 2D CONNECT Edition V21 Update 1 right from the Input program. This is also possible with PLAXIS 2D CONNECT Edition V20 Update 2.
This includes files last saved in PLAXIS 2D 2010, 2D 2011, 2D 2012 and PLAXIS 2D Classic, all with the file extension *.P2D.See also Video: PLAXIS 2D Classic Converter for CONNECT
The procedure of converting projects created with PLAXIS 2D Classic, PLAXIS 2D 2012 or an earlier version (with extension *.P2D) in the PLAXIS latest versions (PLAXIS 2D CONNECT Edition and later) can be done with PLAXIS 2D CONNECT Editon V21 Update 1.
For conversion purposes, it is possible to install both versions side-by-side in your system i.e., PLAXIS 2D CONNECT Edition V21.01 and the latest PLAXIS 2D version:
Note: for converting older PLAXIS projects with the extension *.PLX, contact the Support team by opening a Case. Read here on How to receive Technical Support.
For the legacy versions (PLAXIS 2D 2019 and older), read the information below.
All dongle/hardware lock (HWL) based versions of PLAXIS 2D/3D are treated as "V8i SELECTseries 10" according to Bentley's Support Policy. This means that Bentley will discontinue support for hardware lock-based versions of PLAXIS after December 31, 2021. This includes PLAXIS 2D 2019 and older, and PLAXIS 3D 2018 and older.
To see the benefits of the latest versions and how to get the latest version, please see PLAXIS CONNECT Edition: upgrade from Hardware lock to Flexible licensing
PLAXIS 2D Classic Converter for CONNECT Edition [Videos]
Conversion of PLAXIS 2D files [Tips and Tricks]