Background:
75 year old self-taught user here, raised on 2H and vellum.
I have been a paid DraftSight subscriber since April of 2020.
Last version used: DraftSight (Standard) Version-21
Last Interface used: "Classic" ..similar to old AutoCAD LT
Also.. I only use 2-D functionality, for arch working drawings.
No 3-D modeling.
Story:
Last summer, I replaced my PC desktop due to upcoming termination of Win-10 support and incompatibility of my old PC for a Win-11 upgrade.
I deactivated my DraftSight (DS) license on the old desktop per instructions and installed DS on the new Win-11 desktop. However, DS Version-25 was installed as a brand-new application with no option of choosing any previous version. Unfortunately, I was unable to modify the new interface to anything close to what I had with my previous DS Version-21.
I subsequently learned of the “migration” feature which maintains user settings. So, I deactivated the DS license, and uninstalled the entire new DS application off the new computer.
I then transferred the entire DS application file from the old computer to the new computer, and hoped it would “migrate” my user settings to the new computer upon a new install.
I then attempted reinstallation of DS onto the new computer, intending to “migrate” my previous settings. However, the installation was declined with the same result after several attempts. I have not used DS since.
Goal:
As my DS autorenewal date is April 23rd (next week) I need to determine one of several options, unless there’s something I have not considered.
Install previous DS Version-21, if possible, and somehow “migrate” my user settings from the old computer.
Install the latest DS version, if required, and somehow “migrate” my user settings.
Postpone autorenewal, if possible, until I can figure this out.
Cancel my DraftSight subscription and look for an alternative with more familiar interface.
Thank you for any help, advice, thoughts or prayers.
-Paul C., Chicago, Illinois
