Installing

HighDesign Trial Version 

When you download HighDesign from the Ilexsoft website, the software launches as a time-limited trial version. 

The limitations in the Trial version are: 

  • Operative for 30 days of use; 
  • Printed pages and exported images have a “HighDesign Trial” watermark;

HighDesign Trial lets you explore all the available features, including those of the Pro version such as walls, sheets, views, photogrammetry, etc.. At the end of the trial period, the application will no longer launch. 

When you purchase a license, launch HighDesign and insert your Owner name and License Key into the License dialog. There is no need to download a separate package.

Install on Mac

The download version is a compressed Disk Image file (.dmg). Depending on your Internet preferences, the file could have already been expanded after the download. 

Once the file has been expanded, you should see on your Desktop (or your default download location) the “HighDesign” dmg file. Double-click it to mount the drive. 

To install HighDesign, drag the icon to a folder on your local or network disk. There is no required location; however, if you have multiple users on your computer, put it in the main Applications folder to make it accessible to all of them. Note that you will be required to log in as an administrator to write to the Applications folder. 

Activate HighDesign and Remove the License on Mac

  1. Launch HighDesign, click the Activate button on the first screen or go to HighDesign > License Information…
  2. Enter name and license key exactly as they appear in the HighDesign Activation email sent from Ilexsoft.

Upgrade keys must be registered for the same name used in the previous license.

To remove the license, go to HighDesign > About HighDesign and click on the License button: select the license in the table, click the Delete button and confirm.

Uninstall on Mac

  • Quit HighDesign.
  • Open a Finder window.
  • Delete the HighDesign folder from the main library:
  • On the left pane of the Finder window, click your user name.
  • Hold down the Option (Alt) button on your keyboard, click Go in the menubar, then select the Library option in the drop-down list.
  • Open the Application Support folder.
  • In the Application Support folder, find the Ilexsoft HighDesign folder, and then drag it to the trash.
  • Delete the HighDesign application:
  • On the left pane of the Finder window, click your user name.
  • Hold down the Option (Alt) button on your keyboard, click Go in the menubar, then select the Library option in the drop-down list.
  • In the Preferences folder, drag the following file to the trash: com.ilexsoft.HighDesign.plist

Install on Windows

After downloading the file, follow these steps to install HighDesign:

  1. Log in to the computer with a user account that has administrator rights;
  2. Double-click the EXE install file. You can also context-click and select Run As an Administrator;
  3. Click Next in the Welcome dialog box;
  4. Click on the “I accept the terms of this license agreement” button in the End User License Agreement if you agree to the terms;
  5. Click the Next button to install HighDesign in the default location;
  6. Click the Install button if you’re satisfied with the settings;
  7. Click the Finish button when prompted;
  8. Launch HighDesign.

Activate HighDesign and Remove the License on Windows

Launch HighDesign, go to Help > Activate License… and enter name and license key exactly as they appear in the HighDesign Activation email sent from Ilexsoft.

Upgrade keys must be registered for the same name used in the previous license.

To remove the license, go to Help > About HighDesign and click on the License button: select the license in the table, click the Delete button and confirm.

Uninstall on Windows

To uninstall HighDesign, go to the Start menu (the windows logo) and follow the path below:

Select Settings > Apps > Apps & Features > HighDesign; Click the “Uninstall” button.