How to Upgrade Graphics – Graphics Not Displaying Correctly in Sigma 4.06 or Above

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Issue

After upgrading to Sigma 4.06 or above, graphics may not display correctly. Users report that graphics appear blank or fail to load after conversion from earlier formats.

Product Line

Satchwell BAS & Sigma

Environment

• Sigma 4.06 or above
• Sigma Graphics

Cause

When upgrading to Sigma 4.06 or above, graphics originally created in SGI or DRW formats must be converted to the SWC format. If the conversion process is incomplete or incorrectly performed, graphics may not display as expected.

Resolution

Follow the appropriate steps below based on your current Sigma version and graphic file format:

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1. Upgrading from BAS (DRW Format)

1. Locate and Prepare Files:

   • Copy all .drw files to:
     C:\bas\data\graphics\slides
   • Ensure images are placed in the correct subdirectories (e.g., animations, pictures) as per BAS structure.

2. Backup Original Files:

   • Copy the original .drw files to a secure location for backup.

3. Convert DRW to SWC:

   • Navigate to:
     C:\sigma\binutils
   • Run: DrwSWCConvrt.exe

4. Upgrade Graphics:

   • In the same directory, run: SigUpgrade.exe

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2. Upgrading from Sigma Versions Before 4.05 (SGI Format)

1. Locate and Prepare Files:

   • Copy all .sgi files to:
     C:\sigma\data\sgi\slides
   • Ensure images are placed in the correct directories as referenced in the SGI graphics.

2. Backup Original Files:

   • Copy the original .sgi files to a secure location for backup.

3. Convert SGI to SWC:

   • Navigate to:
     C:\sigma\binutils
   • Run: SgiConvert.exe

4. Upgrade Graphics:

   • Run: SigUpgrade.exe from the same directory.

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3. Upgrading from Sigma 4.05 (SWC Format)

1. Upgrade Graphics:
   • Navigate to:
     C:\sigma\binutils
   • Run: SigUpgrade.exe

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Additional Resources

• 📄 Download Sigma 4.06 Release Notes