Hello Andreas,
Thank you for your reply. I had tried Import > File too, but got a message saying that OpenLCA could not detect the format of the file and that I could try other import options in the generic import dialog under Import > Other.
Because the IBU EPDs were related to construction industry data and in ILCD-EPD formats, I wondered if there were some similarities between these and the Ökobaudat EPDs. So I also tried using the EPD Editor tool and tried to convert the xml file into a zip file. But as I expected, I just got zip files which still weren't compatible with my newer OpenLCA versions.
I have been trying everything on OpenLCA 2.0.1 and after reading your reply, I realised that perhaps, newer versions are available now. So I downloaded OpenLCA 2.0.4 and tried out everything again there, but its still the same- the import doesn't happen. I get the same messages explaining that the file formats cannot be detected.
I've also emailed the IBU team about possible issues with the files published, I'm looking forward to their reply. I'm also looking into alternative datasets for the input flows and processes I need, but any info about other (open-source) datasets for cold rolled stainless steel would be welcome.
With best regards,
Meg