Batch convert Captivate version 1 to 2?

Does anyone know of a way to convert multiple Captivate
version 1 files to version 2 without having to open each one
individually? We have a lot of files to convert and something like
this would save a lot of time.
Perhaps a batch file or other scripting?
Thanks!!

There is no way to automate the task. In most cases, I
recommend that you not convert "old" projects just because you have
the "new" version. Both versions can be run ont he same machine so
there is no reason to remove Captivate 1 when you install Captivate
2, and the default storage folders are different, so often there is
no reason to rush into converting files from an earlier version.
Having said that, I understand that in spite of all the
explanations, it may still be desirable - or necessary - to convert
all your V1 files to V2 format. And if that is really the case, get
a nice comfortable chair and decide what you want to buy with all
those overtime dollars you are about to earn.
Welcome to the peer-to-peer Captivate Community, KL67.
.

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