Frequently Asked Questions

Below are a list of the questions most often answered by our support team. This provides a quick way to find a solution to the most commonly encountered issues, but remember - there are many more within the KnowledgeBase library if you cannot find the answer you need here!

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8 I am buying a new computer for running RoofWright; do you have any recommendations?
11 I am trying to draw a conservatory design with Box Gutters, but get errors - why?
17 Vista or XP - dongle is not working in laptop computer (USB socket problem 1)
18 Windows XP - the dongle is not working (dongle driver problem)?
19 How do I show just the roof or frames, not the whole conservatory?
20 Do I need additional dongles if I want to run RoofWright on other computers?
22 Help! I am getting an error message when I run RoofWright.
23 Where is my 3D conservatory? I am running Vista on my new computer.
25 Can I draw a part glazed, part tiled roof?
26 Can I quickly change the drawing from an Edwardian roof to, say, a gable design?
31 Can I show a Firewall/Gable wall as part of the conservatory?
32 Where are my saved drawing files?
33 What kinds of report can I create or change myself in RoofWright?
34 What are Conservatory Schemes, why is it asking me to choose some, and why do I care?
35 When I install RoofWright 6-8, it starts a Transfer Data tool. Will this affect my ability to keep running my current version?
36 When I apply a cut-out through the hip of a design, it doesn't let me. Why not?
37 How can I get my salesmen to run exactly the same version and preferences as me?
38 Why does it sometimes take so long to print?
39 How can I send my customer a coloured printout by email?
41 How do I get my new computer to run RoofWright as set up on my old machine?
42 Why hasn't the 3D conservatory colour changed after I chose a new finish?
43 Why does the Delivery Date show as 1899 ?
44 Why are all my prices showing as $ (dollars) and I am in the UK ?
45 Can I use this RoofWright drawing in AutoCAD or SketchUp ?
46 Can I superimpose windows on a house photo?
47 Why can't I see any details on the 3D conservatory on my screen, its all too bright?
48 I sometimes get 'Out of Virtual Memory' warning message when trying to print
49 Why are the OK and Cancel buttons are missing from Preferences?
50 Can I edit my house photos in RoofWright yet?