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DraftSight for Windows 32 and 64-bit will not launch or will stop running. 

Due to a certificate that has expired for versions released between 2012 and 2017 (including 2017 SPO).

To continue working with DraftSight

A Critical Hotfix has been made available. We advise that you download and install this hotfix as soon as possible. The hotfix will resolve this issue even prior to the date stated.

To download the Critical Hotfix, visit www.3ds.com. You can also access additional information from this page such as which releases are affected, instructions on how to install the hotfix and more.

Take note that Mac and Linux users are not affected by the expired certificate therefore the installation of this hotfix will not be required.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Update (06/03/2017): DraftSight 2017 Service Pack 1 has been made available for download, with the critical hotfix incorporated in it. To download the Service Pack, visit www.3ds.com.

For further support, get in touch with us.

Author
Elsie Sibiya
Application Engineer
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