Legacy Import

Diagrammix3 can import diagrams created in earlier versions of Diagrammix, preserving your existing work.

Supported Formats

The legacy import feature supports:

Importing Legacy Files

Using File Menu

1. Go to File → Import Legacy...
2. Navigate to your legacy file
3. Select the file and click Open
4. The diagram opens in a new document

Drag and Drop

Simply drag a legacy file onto the Diagrammix3 icon or window.

Notation Pack Detection

When importing legacy files, Diagrammix3 automatically:

• Detects the notation packs used in the original
• Matches them to equivalent packs in the new version
• Alerts you if any packs are unavailable

Missing Notation Packs

If the original diagram used notation packs not available in Diagrammix3:

• Generic shapes replace missing symbols
• A notification lists missing packs
• You can manually update shapes after import

What Gets Imported

Fully Supported

• Shapes and their positions
• Connectors and routing
• Colors and styles
• Groups and layers
• Text content and formatting
• Images and embedded graphics

Partially Supported

• Custom shape definitions (may need adjustment)
• Some complex gradients
• Script-based behaviors

Not Supported

• External file references
• Linked databases
• Plugin-specific features

Post-Import Steps

After importing a legacy file:

1. Review the diagram: Check that all elements imported correctly
2. Update notation: Replace any placeholder shapes with proper symbols
3. Check connectors: Verify connections are attached correctly
4. Save as new format: Save as a .diagrammix3 document

Batch Import

To import multiple legacy files:

1. Create a new empty document for each
2. Use File → Import Legacy... for each file
3. Or drag multiple files onto Diagrammix3 (opens each in a new tab)

Migration Tips

Before Starting

• Make backup copies of legacy files
• Note which notation packs your diagrams use
• Have the original application available for reference if needed

Common Issues

Shapes appear as rectangles

• Missing notation pack; manually replace with equivalent shapes

Connectors disconnected

• Re-attach to connection points on shapes

Fonts look different

• Original font may not be installed; choose a replacement

Colors slightly off

• Color profiles may differ; adjust in Inspector

Preserving Original Files

Legacy import creates a new document and does not modify the original file. Keep your legacy files as backup until you've verified the import is complete.

File Format Comparison