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 # Enum ConversionMethod

 Last update: 09.03.2026 

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Namespace: [VM.CAD.Kernel](VM.CAD.Kernel.md)  
Assembly: VM.CAD.Kernel.dll

This enum represents the method for converting the ACIS data, where present in the old save file, to the Parasolid

```csharp
public enum ConversionMethod

```

## Fields

`Auto = 0`

Select translator automatically

`Hoops = 1`

Use the Hoops Exchange to convert ACIS data to the Parasolid

`HoopsFollowedByIop = 9`

Try Hoops Exchange first, and then convert with other methods if Hoops Exchange fails.

`HoopsFollowedByOthers = 9`

Try Hoops Exchange first, and then convert with other methods if Hoops Exchange fails.

`IopAndMapper = 2`

Convert ACIS data to Parasolid using the Spatial InterOp included with 2024 R2 SP3.

This option is available when 2024 R2 Service Pack 3 is installed.

`IopFollowedByHoops = 10`

Try InterOp first, and then convert with other methods if InterOp fails.

This option is available when 2024 R2 Service Pack 3 is installed.

`IopFollowedByOthers = 10`

Try InterOp first, and then convert with other methods if InterOp fails.

This option is available when 2024 R2 Service Pack 3 is installed.

`Stride = 4`

Use the Stride Convert to convert ACIS data to the Parasolid

This option is available when 2024 R2 Service Pack 3 is installed.

`StrideFollowedByOthers = 12`

Try Stride first, and then convert with other methods if InterOp fails.

`UseAlternativeIfFailed = 8`

Use alternative converter if first conversion fails.

This option is available when 2024 R2 Service Pack 3 is installed.