New to DraftSight

Hello all, I am new to DraftSight. I'm a 25 year AutoCAD user looking to switch programs due to the ever rising cost of AutoCAD. I just started my free trial and I'm trying to get my screen set up similar to my AutoCAD screen. My issue, that I need assistance with, every time I close DraftSight I lose all my settings. Can anyone help this noob out? Thanks