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Installation
The first step to using our software. If you cannot install the software, you’ll find answers to most possible issues here. The download pages also provide extra information. Otherwise please contact us, we’ll be happy to help you get started.
How do I activate my software?
If you are using the free version of the software, there’s no need to activate it; just open up your...
What are the software system requirements?
The minimum system requirements are: Windows 7, 8, 10 or higher and 8GB RAM recommended, 16GB if you’re working on...
Can I install the software on multiple computers?
PolyBoard and StairDesigner Do you need to have several people working on PolyBoard or StairDesigner at the same time, or...
How do I uninstall and move my software to a new computer?
PolyBoard, StairDesigner, OptiCut and OptiNest Please read before you start! 1. Back up your settings 2. Install the free/demo version...
How do I update my software?
PolyBoard, StairDesigner, OptiCut and OptiNest We advise that you keep your software up to date to benefit from new features,...
How do I update my Quick Design libraries?
This advice is for current users of PolyBoard and StairDesigner who already have a version of the Quick Design libraries...
How do I save and restore my settings?
We strongly recommend that you regularly back up your files and settings, and always when moving your licence to a...
Windows is asking me what application to use to open my software. What do I do?
Sometimes your browser, most notably Internet Explorer, will strip out the file extension of some downloads. This can happen in...
My anti virus software is blocking my software install. What do I do?
Some anti virus software, notably Norton, stops .exe files being downloaded so you cannot install our software. Firstly, please make...
Upgrade from OptiNest 2 to 3
If you wish to save and restore your settings in OptiNest 3 or above only, please read the FAQ: How...