PCB Libraries Forum : Ver 2021 Install https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:16:17 +0000 Wed, 21 Apr 2021 11:19:21 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.07 360 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2870 <![CDATA[PCB Libraries Forum]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_images/PCBLForumLogo.gif https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Ver 2021 Install : Thanks again, Nick. ]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ver-2021-install_topic2870_post11499.html#11499 Author: 5not4
Subject: 2870
Posted: 21 Apr 2021 at 11:19am

Thanks again, Nick. ]]> Wed, 21 Apr 2021 11:19:21 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ver-2021-install_topic2870_post11499.html#11499 <![CDATA[Ver 2021 Install : Your license will continue to...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ver-2021-install_topic2870_post11483.html#11483 Author: Nick B
Subject: 2870
Posted: 20 Apr 2021 at 6:23am

Your license will continue to work with all Footprint Expert releases until the maintenance due date. No need to update. Install 2021, it installs in a separate directory.

You might want to hold off on for a bit longer, we're posting a new 2021.03 build this morning with some fixes. When you see the 2021.03 announcement in the Version History forum, you're all good.
https://www.pcblibraries.com/forum/version-history_forum1.html
]]> Tue, 20 Apr 2021 06:23:18 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ver-2021-install_topic2870_post11483.html#11483 <![CDATA[Ver 2021 Install : Yes, to use older versions....]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ver-2021-install_topic2870_post11482.html#11482 Author: 5not4
Subject: 2870
Posted: 20 Apr 2021 at 5:32am

Yes, to use older versions. I haven't installed 2021 yet but I figure it will need an updated license to work (maybe not?).
I want to be sure I have a working program in the case I can't get up to speed with 2021 and need something quick. As long as I can use a previous version I'll be good.
]]> Tue, 20 Apr 2021 05:32:21 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ver-2021-install_topic2870_post11482.html#11482 <![CDATA[Ver 2021 Install : License update files won&#039;t...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ver-2021-install_topic2870_post11474.html#11474 Author: Nick B
Subject: 2870
Posted: 19 Apr 2021 at 9:14am

License update files won't need to get applied multiple times, so I don't understand the question. You can still use older versions of the program with the current license, if that's what you're asking. The limitation would be on the cloud/leased license, it can only go back to certain of the previous builds as it's a fairly new license type.
 
]]> Mon, 19 Apr 2021 09:14:19 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ver-2021-install_topic2870_post11474.html#11474 <![CDATA[Ver 2021 Install : Thanks, Nick.Are license files...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ver-2021-install_topic2870_post11473.html#11473 Author: 5not4
Subject: 2870
Posted: 19 Apr 2021 at 8:50am

Thanks, Nick.
 
Are license files still backward compatible?
]]> Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:50:22 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ver-2021-install_topic2870_post11473.html#11473 <![CDATA[Ver 2021 Install : Version 2021 will install in...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ver-2021-install_topic2870_post11450.html#11450 Author: Nick B
Subject: 2870
Posted: 09 Apr 2021 at 5:37am

Version 2021 will install in a 2021 folder, default:
C:\Program Files (x86)\PCB Libraries\Footprint Expert 2021
 
You can change this and specify something else when you install.
 
If you have a previous 2020 version the files, preferences, libraries, etc are in a different folder by default.
]]> Fri, 09 Apr 2021 05:37:15 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ver-2021-install_topic2870_post11450.html#11450 <![CDATA[Ver 2021 Install : My apologies if this has been...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ver-2021-install_topic2870_post11448.html#11448 Author: 5not4
Subject: 2870
Posted: 09 Apr 2021 at 5:04am

My apologies if this has been asked . . .
 
Is the new footprint expert v2021 a new install or does it install 'over' previous versions?
 
Will previously installed LE still be available to use while learning the new version?
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