I doubt there’s many of you still using this software as Daisy Trail ceased to exist some time ago. It’s now been re-vamped into Serif Affinity Designer 2.
I have used this program for many years and just love it. I use if for all my Lilis Digital Designs, SVG downloads, my engraving designs and files and for images needed for my various websites.
When I changed computers, I didn’t have any problem installing it on Windows 11. I couldn’t remember where I saved my license number but then found it in the Registry Editor on my old PC under the Software section – Serif – Reg no.
Anyway, last week, for some strange reason, it stopped loading. I thought it was down to a Windows update – which it still might have been. I tried everything to try and get it to load but the wheel of doom just kept going round and round. I left it for hours but when I went back later, my computer had crashed.
I uninstalled the program, reinstalled it. Tried copying the files and folders from my old PC (where it was still working) but to no avail.
In desperation, I went to Microsoft and downloaded a whole new Windows installation (which keeps all your existing filed and folders)
I found out by accident why it wouldn’t work any more. And still don’t understand the reason. I assume it’s trying to connect to the internet, to a website that no longer exists. So, if I disconnect the internet, then open Craft Artist, it’s absolutely fine and I am able to reconnect without a problem. I just have to remember to keep disconnecting the internet before opening Craft Artist. If I forget, it won’t load and I have to go to Task Manager to End the program.
So, I hope this information may be of help to anyone out there with Craft Artist problems. And if you need any other help with Craft Artist, please contact me info@aunty-lils.co.uk