Old ION Files

Question

Woops. Bought a used ION. It's in good shape bur very old. (The back has just two DMX outputs - which is ok for us). 
 Unfortunately, it is an earlier file system and will not load any of our current (and up to date) Element 2 files! 
 These have several home-built Fixture Profiles. 
 Does ECT have any conversion process' where I can get my Fixture Profiles from the Element 2 into the ION? 
 On this subject, will the old ION pick up new commercial Fixture Profiles?

eos moderator · Answer

Yes, those files can be converted and what's even better, you can convert them yourself. With your Element or a current Nomad version do a File > Save As. You will get the choice of three different formats. "esf" is the one the old Ion will be able to read. 
 
 Regarding fixture profiles: the older software branch doesn't get updates anymore, but if you patch a channel with the new fixture type on your Element and safe as "esf" you can transport those newer profiles back to your older console. 
 There's even a support article about his: support.etcconnect.com/.../Merging_Eos_v3x_Fixture_Profiles_into_v29x