Do SoftPlan+ subscribers need to do anything in order to make sure they receive the SoftPlan 2016 upgrade?
No, SoftPlan will automatically send all SoftPlan+ subscribers a link to the software installation and ship the new manual to the address we have on file.
Please make sure the address we have on file is current.
Will my existing SoftPlan drawings work in SoftPlan 2016?
Yes - SoftPlan drawings are forward compatible. Drawings created in an older version can be used in the current version.
There is no reason to redraw an existing SoftPlan drawing.
Will 2016 require a new key?
No, if you are Version 14, SoftPlan 2012, SoftPlan 2014 user or a SoftPlan+ subscriber.
Yes, if you are on Version 13 or older version.
What are the computer hardware requirements?
The recommended minimums are listed here.
Please note these are recommended minimums, and that faster would be better.
I own SoftList, does my upgrade cost more?
No, when you upgrade SoftPlan all modules that you own are upgraded for the same price.
If a customer owns SoftPlan the upgrade costs the same as if they owned SoftPlan, SoftList, SoftTalk and SoftPlan reView.
I am looking to upgrade and have multiple keys of various versions. Do they have to be upgraded in a specific order?
Yes - the main key must be upgraded first. The highest version additional key is upgraded next … the lowest version additional key would be the last key upgraded.
How old is my SoftPlan?
SoftPlan 2016 released February 2015
SoftPlan 2014 released February 2013
SoftPlan 2012 released November 2010
SoftPlan Version 14 released May 2008
SoftPlan Version 13 released November 2005
SoftPlan Version 12 released January 2003
SoftPlan Version 11 released July 2000
SoftPlan Version 10 released January 1998
SoftPlan Version 9 released August 1996