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A lower software version may be run using a higher version license by creating a text file named level.txt within the installation folder of the earlier product version.

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Level.txt file

The level.txt text file should have two lines, described as follows:

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NOTE: This process may not work when versions are separated by more than one major release, in which case the license file for the older version should be requested.

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  • Using V14 license to run SAP2000 V11
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  • Standalone installation – For a standalone installation, the level.txt file should be located in the program folder with the executable. Further, the license file of the current version should be copied into the installation folder of the previous version.

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NOTE: The *.ini file takes precedence over the level.txt file, therefore it may be best to leave the field for the program level blank in the *.ini file.

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