KAS IDE to Project File Compatibility
This section helps describe forwards and backward compatibility between the KAS IDE
"Integrated development environment"
An integrated development environment is a type of computer software that assists computer programmers in developing software.
IDEs normally consist of a source code editor, a compiler and/or interpreter, build-automation tools, and a debugger and project files.
About Backward Compatibility
The KAS IDE is backward compatible, meaning the KAS IDE can open project files made with older versions of the software. There are a few things to note.
- An "older" project file will be converted to take advantage of features in the newer version.
- As there may be multiple conversions needed to update the file, if any step is not backward compatible you will be warned with a pop-up message and the process will continue with the next conversion step.
- You can exit without saving the project conversion.
- You may use the "Save As" function to make a copy of the newly converted project file, preserving the original.
About Forward Compatibility
The KAS IDE strives to be forward compatible, meaning it can open project files made with newer versions of the software. If there are no compatibility issues, the KAS IDE will simply open the file.
