DanielleDubuc Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 Hi, I'm considering hiring a freelance designer. Is it possible for two users that have different versions of Chief to work on the same file? - If yes, how can this be done? - Is it possible to "save as" an older version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopsaw Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 No but there are lots of people that are still using X12 or have an installed copy of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopsaw Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 You could have another person do cad work or start a file in an older version and then pass it on to you but there is no going back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kbird1 Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 13 minutes ago, DanielleDubuc said: Is it possible for two users that have different versions of Chief to work on the same file? No, I can confirm what Chopsaw said..... it would be best if the Freelancer was using the same version as you If you just installed X12 though ( from X10?) then X13 maybe in you Digital Locker for the free Upgrade (SSA), so the freelancer would need X13 too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielleDubuc Posted September 2, 2021 Author Share Posted September 2, 2021 Thanks for the answers Chopsaw and Kbird1! I don't think my freelancer would upgrade to X13. But having her to start the file first and then transfer it to me is a good idea. Kbird1, I have X12 installed since last fall (yes, from v10!!!) and I plan to upgrade to X13 as soon as my computer will be fixed. I need more drive storage. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopsaw Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 No problem having someone else do cad details or site plans to help out with an older version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kbird1 Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 42 minutes ago, DanielleDubuc said: I don't think my freelancer would upgrade to X13 if she is good for your business you might want to offer to pay for her SSA each year to keep Her current ( tax write-off for you).... $45 month is likely worth it.... * FYI....I have several clients just switching to X13 now and am finding different weird issues with old plans and templates bought forward. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbuttery Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 my partner and I worked with Chiefers with older versions so we kept the last two versions active plus the current version working with older versions than two back became a mental hassle David Potter has EVERY version installed including all of the HD products and all their versions sometimes you have to tell the client - sorry... Lew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidJPotter Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 22 hours ago, lbuttery said: David Potter has EVERY version installed including all of the HD products and all their versions I have what I have in my "signature" (about fifteen versions), I do not have all Home Designer titles but I keep trial versions of the current Home Designer titles and a large part of my business model is assisting Home Designer users with their projects and problems. DJP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielleDubuc Posted September 3, 2021 Author Share Posted September 3, 2021 Good to know David! Thanks for the information. Danielle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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