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What is the file compatibility between PHAWorks RA Edition and PHAWorks Lite?

Compatibility between PHAWorks Lite and PHAWorks RA Edition.

  • PHAWorks Lite and PHAWorks RA Edition can be run on the same computer. They are all independent programs.

  • PHAWorks Lite can open PHAWorks 5 files and PHAWorks Lite files.
  • PHAWorks Lite can only save files in PHAWorks Lite format.
  • PHAWorks Lite cannot open PHAWorks RA Edition files.

  • PHAWorks RA Edition can open PHAWorks 5 files, PHAWorks Lite files, and PHAWorks RA Edition files.
  • PHAWorks RA Edition can only save files in PHAWorks RA Edition format.

  • Any PHAWorks Lite file opened in PHAWorks RA Edition will not be altered. The PHAWorks Lite file can still be opened in PHAWorks Lite. You must complete a Save As when opening a PHAWorks Lite file in PHAWorks RA Edition. For example, you open a PHAWorks Lite file in PHAWorks RA Edition and complete a Save As. The new saved file (that was converted from PHAWorks Lite) is now in PHAWorks RA Edition format CANNOT be opened in PHAWorks Lite.

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