Software Registration

To enable the fully licensed version of the software, start SHXConvert, and then click on the software's 'About' button. In the 'About' dialog click the 'Registration' button.

Enter your Name and Keycode exactly as supplied to you when you purchased the software.

Keycode / registration problems

'Registration details incorrect' message

If you get a 'Registration details incorrect' error message when attempting to register the software, check:

- have you entered both the License Name and Keycode exactly as supplied?

- are you trying to enter the Serial Number instead of the Keycode?

(1) download the correct version.
download the latest software here

(2) if you have lost your keycode information, send a request to our software support
to get your keycode resent to you.

Software reverts to Trial Mode

If the software successfully registers, but reverts to trial mode the next time the software is started, re-run the software 'as administrator' and then re-register the software. E.g. in Vista right click on the HPGL2CAD deskop icon, and select 'Run as Administrator.'

Getting the latest software version

We are updating the software on a regular basis. All updates are free to registered users who purchased the software within the last 12 months. Simply go the download page and download the latest software. (If there has been a major upgrade since your last download you may also need to request a new keycode.)

       Download the latest release SHXConvert here!

If your registration is outside of the 12 month free upgrade period you may be required to purchase an upgrade license in order to get the latest software.

       Purchase an upgrade to the latest SHXConvert here!

If you have discovered a software error, it is always recommended to download the latest version of the software prior to reporting the bug, since chances are it has already been fixed.

User Manual

The complete SHXConvert user manual is included in the download software. Open the Help file via Start > All Programs > SHXConvert 4.0 > SHXConvert 4.0 User Guide.

Known problem running Help file on a network drive

If the software is installed on a network drive the online help may not be accessible. The online help contents may be visible in the left hand panel, but the right hand panel may display a message such as 'Action cancelled' or 'Internet Explorer was unable to link to the web page you requested.'

2 possible solutions are:

(1) Install shxConvert on your local drive.

(2) Download and run 'HHReg v1.1 - HTML Help registration utility' and add shxConvert.chm to the list of .CHM files explicitly allowed to run from a network drive.

Archived Software versions

Archived versions of SHXConvert are available here.

Report a Software Error

Please send as much detail as possible about the problem being experienced.

- include the exact version of the software as displayed in the SHXConvert 'About' dialog. (It is also recommended to download the latest software prior to reporting a bug, see above.)

- write down as much detail as possible about the error, and the steps to repeat it.

- if a bug is demonstrated by, or only occurs with a particular file, then it should be forwarded if at all possible.

Email Technical Support

Technical support may be obtained by sending an email to our 'Technical Support' email. See here.