Convert PNE to ISM

File Extension PNE
Full Name ArchiCAD 9 Education Format

File Extension ISM
Full Name InstallShield Project Format

ISM file contains Windows installer project – code, custom scripts, dialog settings, folder structure and program files. ISM files are used by installlation package builder program InstallShield.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "PNE") to another (referred to as "ISM"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, PNE file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format PNE to format ISM becomes essential.

So, how can we perform PNE to ISM file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format PNE and transforming it into format ISM. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of PNE to ISM converters.

Conversion from PNE to ISM

PNE to ISM

How to convert the PNE file to ISM?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of PNE to ISM. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the PNE file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file PNE, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the PNE file to the application
  • Select the output format of the ISM file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file ISM on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted ISM file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the PNE format:
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Other conversions
to the ISM format:
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I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.