The steps required to be able to use DesignSpark PCB are download, installation and registration/activation.
If you have not already done so download the program from the DesignSpark PCB Home page, which currently appears as follows.
Once downloaded, run the file to launch the InstallShield Wizard. It is recommended that you are logged on with an administrator account.
You will be presented with some install options. Leave these at their default settings and click “Next”.
The wizard will now prepare all the files ready for the install process.
The software is now ready to install.
Read and accept the licensing terms and conditions.
Now select the destination folder, we recommend the default C:\Program Files (x86) as shown. Note [Browse…] was pressed to show the full file path only, you are not required to perform this.
Next select the default locations for the library folders etc., as this will make any help and support easier for you to follow.
A summary of your selected folders is displayed, simply click “Next” to install.
Screens similar to that shown below will appear as various steps in the process are completed.
The final installation complete message will appear.
Due to the permissions required to ‘Activate’ the program on first launch, we do not recommend ticking the “Launch the application now” check box.
Click “Finish” and the program is now installed.
On first launch the program requires activation by completing the registration form. Please see the FAQ “Registration and Activation”
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After several years of use, the DSPCB says it needs to be activated.
There is no obvious way to do this: the activation window...
... takes me to another, dead-end , window
Clicking the "Go" button will take you to our general "Submit a Request" form enter (copy and paste) the serial number, select DesignSpark PCB for the request and it will be submitted to our support team who will return the activation code.
If the serial number is unchanged and you have a copy of your previous activation code this should work.
Currently we are experiencing a few failed activations which is being investigated, however as the vast majority activate successfully this is proving evasive to identify the cause.
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