On the PC/Windows version of BeerSmith only, you have the option of using the import wizard to import your recipes, equipment and matching inventory from BeerSmith 2 on the same machine. The wizard runs when you first install BeerSmith 3, but you can also run it later by selecting Import Wizard from the File menu.
The import wizard attempts to find your existing BeerSmith installation, and shows you the newest matching directory found (if any) to import your files from. If no directory is found you are also offered the option to select a directory to import from. BeerSmith is looking for the BeerSmith 2 directory containing your Recipes.bsmx file.
Once you have selected the directory to import, BeerSmith 3 will import all of your existing recipes, as well as your equipment profiles. It will also attempt to import any matching inventory. If items are found that do not match your BeerSmith 3 ingredients, the program will show you how many unmatched inventory items were found.
Note: You can also manually import items from BeerSmith 1 including mash profiles, and custom ingredients. See Opening a File or the Video below for information on how to do this.
See Also: Opening a File
Online Articles: Video on Importing Items from BeerSmith 1.X
Using the Import Wizard
o | Select Import Wizard from the File menu. |
o | BeerSmith 3 will attempt to locate your BeerSmith 1 directory and show the location it has found. |
o | If desired you can specify a separate directory to import from. |
o | BeerSmith will import your recipes and equipment from the location found. |