Im moving one company file from sage 50 version 12, 2008 I think, to sage Pro 50 version 21, 2015 - just wanted to know is there anything I need to do/look out for before I do or can I just do it via a 'restore'?
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You won't be able to do this with a simple restore. 2008 is a very early version, so I think it has to be passed through an interim version first, although I think Sage offer an upgrade service (i.e. you send them a backup and they return it as a v 21 backup). Although there are people over on the Sage Forum who also offer this service, probably at half the price!!
Also I think somewhere along the line Sage changed the file extension of their templates from .sly to .layout, so you need to be careful here as well.
Hi Pauline
Oh beggar - I knew this one wouldnt be straight forward (is anything?!). I had the same issue with an old version of Quickbooks that needed an upgrade. I think my sage is even .srd rather than .sly (I need to check that!). Im guessing then that the Sage service isnt part of the 45 days free cover - yer right, sage doing something for free!!! Thanks for the sage forum suggestions though - might be worth a punt, but also - happy to get quotes from the usual crowd on here if you want to PM me. (Might be a while before I get back to you as Im out a lot this week).
Youve been a huge help Pauline as you stopped me trying it myself and most likely causing more mayhem, so thanks.
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Joanne
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Thoughts are my own/not to be regarded as official advice,which should be sought from a suitably qualified Accountant.
You should check out answers with reference to the legal position
No problem. I doubt whether this is covered under the 45 days free cover, but who knows, will be worth asking Hope you get it sorted....you're right, nothing with Sage is straightforward...ha ha!
Apologies if a little late on answering this - I can upgrade for you to a newer version to make it compatible if sage are unable do as part of the cover - email if you have a problem info@completebookkeeping.co.uk
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Hope you get it sorted....you're right, nothing with Sage is straightforward...ha ha!
