Possible to backport a Venus 6 method to Venus 4?

Hamilton (Venus)
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I have developed a method using Venus 6 only to discover that the target instrument is still running Venus 4. Is it possible to open and run a Venus 6 method in Venus 4? I’m open to making any necessary changes to the method without upgrading the target system to Venus 6. When I import the method in the editor on the Venus 4 system, I get this error:

 This instrument has an older version 4.5.0.5217 installed (instead of 6.0.1.50042)

If I choose to ignore the error, I’m able to import the method but upon opening it, I get this error:

An error occurred while running Vector. The error description is: The parameter is incorrect. (0x30 - 0x0 - 0x0)
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I remember reading somewhere that Venus 6 to Venus 4 would be possible. But you would need to check the firmware of your LH in that case.

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Hi @pthatcher ,

That issue is specific to VENUS 6.0.1 which did have some backwards compatibility issues. I would recommend upgrading your laptop to VENUS 6.0.2 or later which resolves these issues.

After upgrading, you need to open any method or submethod you have created on 6.0.1 and save again. This new save will resolve your issue and you will be able to export and import to your VENUS 4 systems as long as you haven’t utilized any new features that do not exist in VENUS 4.

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@BrandonBare_Hamilton Wow, great news! Where can I find the installer for Venus 6.0.2? Or would that need to be a support ticket?

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Hi @pthatcher ,

Yeah, reach out to our support line or your local sales to get a download link.

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Just wanted to update that Venus 6.0.2 allowed us to open the method and run it in Venus 4! Thanks both!

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