ProfiCAD Components
| File | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| ProfiCAD.exe | Diagram editor | program root directory |
| common.dll | Dynamic libraries required for program operation | program root directory |
| key.dat | License key, which you will receive after the purchase of the program | program root directory |
|
english.ini espanol.ini deutsch.ini ... etc. |
Contains text strings used in the program. | program root directory\lang |
| several files with .ppd and .picd suffixes | These files form the library of symbols. Each files bears information about a single component | "Documents"\proficad library |
| files with .lin extension | These files contain lines styles definitions | "Documents"\proficad library\_LIN |
| files with .ptb extension | These files contain title blocks definitions | "Documents"\proficad library\_TB |
| several files with .sxe extension | Sample diagrams | "Documents"\samples |
| charmap.txt | Contains a list of special characters (Greek, math, technical etc.) for easy insertion into the text | C:\Documents and Settings\your_name\Application Data\ProfiCAD |
| favs.txt * | Contains a list of favorite diagram symbols | c:\Users\your-name\AppData\Roaming\ProfiCAD\ |
| ProfiCAD.wsp * | Contains list of documents which were open during the last usage of the program | C:\Documents and Settings\your_name\Application Data\ProfiCAD |
| updater.exe | Executes both manual and automatic updates of the program. | program root directory\updater |
| settings.ini | Configuration file of the updater | program root directory\updater |
| english.xml, slovensky.xml etc. | Language configuration file of the updater | program root directory\updater/lng |
* These files are not installed; they are created by the program
Program Relocation
If you need to move the program to a different directory or a new computer, just move the above mentioned files. It is not necessary to reinstall the program. The program may also be run from an external hard disk or a flash disk.
Firewall settings
| URL for the Updates: | http://upd.proficad.com |
| URL for the Activation: | http://www.proficad.cz |
Activation without internet access
For offline activation follow the instructions on this page: offline activation.
Multi-license activation on multiple computers
In addition to classic activation using the Help - Activate menu, the program can be activated by copying the key.dat file from the computer where the program is already activated to other computers. This file must be located in the directory where the program is installed (usually "C:\Program Files (x86)\ProfiCAD").
Troubleshooting Program Crashes
If ProfiCAD is unexpectedly closing, please try the following steps:
- Update the program: Run the ProfiCAD update (Help - Update).
- Check your antivirus program: Problems can be caused by a third-party antivirus program. If you are using one, try temporarily uninstalling it.
- Update Windows: Press Win + I, select the "Windows Update" tab and click the "Check for updates" button, even if the tab says "everything is up to date".
- Identify the problematic drawing: Is the problem occurring with a specific drawing, or with all of them? Does the program also crash with a newly created drawing?
If the problem persists, please send the drawing to the ProfiCAD email address and describe the problem. Please provide the following information:
- Windows version
- ProfiCAD version
- exact steps on how the program crashes
