Install Info X8

[Leslie]

Hi,

I just bought X8 Ultimate.
I am running win 10, and have X3, X6 and X7 installed.

Is there anything I should be aware of that would mess up what is already installed?

TIA,
Leslie

[JoeB]

All versions of PSP coexist peacefully so no problems.

[Leslie]

Thanks for the info.

I just remember that at one time the "My PSP" files merged.
Didn't want any minor detail to pass me by.

[JoeB]

Thanks for the info.

I just remember that at one time the "My PSP" files merged.
Didn't want any minor detail to pass me by.

I also seem to recall that happening once quite awhile ago when installing a trial of one of the early Corel versions - don't remember which one. I haven't heard anyone complain about that happening with X8. Fingers crossed!

[Leslie]

Fingers, toes and dog paws crossed.

Won't forget a restore point before install. Learned by experience.

[hartpaul]

X2 and X3 shared the same My PSP Files folder found in Documents. No biggie really you can get similar with directing file locations to the same folders.

On the other hand all versions since X4 use a set of folders referencing their own number eg X4 has a set of folders Brushes etc under 14.0 in Corel PaintShop Pro, X5 has it in 15.0 in the same folder and each installation of newer versions puts their own set of folders without deleting or upsetting previous.

[Leslie]

Thank you.

No worries on that one anymore.
'Phew. It's all good.

[JoeB]

X2 and X3 shared the same My PSP Files folder found in Documents. No biggie really you can get similar with directing file locations to the same folders.

It would be nice if Corel had programmed it so that those folders were named with what they contained (e.g., Masks, Borders, etc) rather than just giving them numbers. You'd think that would be a simple programming step.

[Jean-Luc]

It would be nice if Corel had programmed it so that those folders were named with what they contained (e.g., Masks, Borders, etc) rather than just giving them numbers. You'd think that would be a simple programming step.

But not for localized versions. PSP is available in French, Italian, Dutch, etc. When installing, it asks which languages to install. I'm running both languages : English and French (switching to English when wandering in the english forums and to French when running the PSP French forum).
Some folders are named by numbers in both languages. That's nice because they are common. But others are in each language and it is a mess! Some are duplicated. I have in the same folder 18.0 a sub-folder named "Masques" (French) and another named "Masks" (English). "Masques" content is not available "by default" under PSP English version. It must be activated by hand (in Preferences).
But, of course, I prefer to see folders with name explaining their content.

[Joelle]

X2 and X3 shared the same My PSP Files folder found in Documents. No biggie really you can get similar with directing file locations to the same folders.

It would be nice if Corel had programmed it so that those folders were named with what they contained (e.g., Masks, Borders, etc) rather than just giving them numbers. You'd think that would be a simple programming step.

Does this help ?

Joëlle

[JoeB]

Does this help ?

Joëlle

It's nice to have a reference. I imagine I could rename the numbered ones and then just point PSP to the renamed folders. Thanks!

[LeviFiction]

Unless PSP re-creates the folders upon start up. xD

[JoeB]

Unless PSP re-creates the folders upon start up. xD

Which it does unfortunately.