Windows Installation

  1. When downloading, you will be given the options of RUN or SAVE
    • Select RUN.
  2. If you selected Save instead or Run, locate the installer in your downloads folder. File name “Designer_#_###.exe” (numbers change with updates)
    • Double-Click on the installer.
  3. If a Warning appears asking if you want to install from an Unknown Publisher,
    • Choose YES.
  4. Begin the installation wizard.
    1. Welcome screen. Choose Next
    2. License Agreement. I Agree
    3. Choose Install Location.
      1. Select BROWSE and change location to C:\ProgramData\
    4. Start Menu Screen. Choose Next
    5. If you see the Install Options Screen, leave default and click Install.
    6. Microsoft Visual C++ window. Click Yes
    7. When installation is complete, Click Finish
  5. The “Read Me” file will open after installation is complete.
    • Close READ ME.
  6. Proceed to Registration Instructions

Apple Installation

NOT COMPATIBLE WITH MACOS 10.15 CATALINA OR ABOVE. Upgrade to Designer 4
Downgrade Instructions

  1. Click on the Download Apple Installer button and the installer will automatically download into your downloads folder.
  2. Locate the installer file, “Designer_#_###.dmg”, in your downloads folder. (numbers change with updates) 
    • Double-Click on the file to open it.
  3. A folder will open containing the Readme.txt and the CarveWright Icon. 
    • Drag the Icon into your Applications Folder.
  4. From the Applications Folder, Right-Click or Ctrl+Click on the CarveWright icon and select “Get Info
    • Locate and check the box “Prevent App Nap” and close the Window.
  5. DOWNLOAD and Install X11. – https://www.xquartz.org/
  6. Once X11 is installed, go to the Applications folder again and Right-Click or Ctrl+Click on the CarveWright icon and select “Open”. This will open the software.
  7. If you encounter a Warning indicating the software may not be supported, dismiss the message and attempt to open the software again.  It should open on the second try.
  8. Proceed to Registration Instructions.