SoftPlan 2024 | FAQs

Do SoftPlan+ subscribers need to do anything to make sure they receive the SoftPlan 2024 upgrade?

No - SoftPlan 2024 will be available by the end of the day April 3, 2023, to all SoftPlan and SoftPlan+ subscribers click here.

Do SoftPlan subscribers need to do anything to make sure they receive the SoftPlan 2024 upgrade?

No- SoftPlan 2024 will be available by the end of the day April 3, 2023, to all SoftPlan and SoftPlan+ subscribers click here.

I am an existing SoftPlan subscriber does my monthly cost change with the release of the SoftPlan 2024 upgrade?

No - existing SoftPlan subscribers will continue to pay their previous rate.

I am on an older version of SoftPlan do I have to subscribe to SoftPlan+ to receive SoftPlan 2024?

Yes - the SoftPlan 2024 is only available via SoftPlan+ subscription.

Will my existing SoftPlan drawings work in SoftPlan 2024?

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 SoftPlan 2024 require a new key?

No, if you are Version 14, SoftPlan 2012, SoftPlan 2014, SoftPlan 2016, SoftPlan 2018, SoftPlan version 2020, SoftPlan 2022 user or a SoftPlan+ subscriber.

Yes, if you are on Version 13 or older version.

Note: A new micro key (much smaller in size) is available, but it will NOT run versions older than 2018. An exchange fee will apply for existing users wishing to switch to the new micro key.

What are the computer hardware requirements for SoftPlan 2024?

The recommended minimums are listed here.

Please note these are recommended minimums, and that faster would be better.

I own SoftList, does my subscription cost more?

No, when you subscribe to SoftPlan+ all modules that you own are upgraded for the same price.

If a customer owns SoftPlan the SoftPlan+ subscription costs the same as if they owned SoftPlan, SoftList, SoftTalk and SoftPlan reView.

I am looking to subscribe to SoftPlan+ and have multiple keys of various versions. Do I have to subscribe in a specific order?

Yes - the main key must be subscribed to first. The highest version additional key is next … the lowest version additional key would be last.

Can I upgrade to SoftPlan 2024 via a one-time payment?

No, SoftPlan 2024 is only available via a SoftPlan+ subscription.

How old is my SoftPlan?

SoftPlan 2024 released March 2023
SoftPlan 2022 released March 2021
SoftPlan Version 2020 released March 2019
SoftPlan 2018 released March 2017
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