Only I am very keen to upgrade but work collaboratively with other developers who will not be upgrading and so far in the SL2 trial have found that once an SL1 file has been opened and worked on in SL2 it is no longer possible to save it back into SL1 for others to then work on...?
When you open an SL1 file in SL2, you'll be prompted about whether you want to upgrade the file. If you reply yes, the original version will be backed up for you, saved in the same location with the words SL1 Backup added to the file name.
SL2 files CANNOT be opened in SL1
Now that your file has been converted, it is "officially" an SL2 file and canNOT be opened in SL1.
What happens when new developers are taken on and they need to buy SL1 to fit in with the rest of the team - as far as I can see it isn't available to purchase any more?
It's still available for download here, and our End User License Agreement (EULA) doesn't permit transferring software to another user in terms of new people joining the team/replacing other colleagues. If there's a special condition that would require a transfer, such as an employee leaving the company, you'd need to request consent and receive permission from Articulate. You may also want to reach out to our sales team directly in terms of if you could still purchase for new employees.
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Hi Beansprout,
You are correct.
SL1 files CAN be opened in SL2
When you open an SL1 file in SL2, you'll be prompted about whether you want to upgrade the file. If you reply yes, the original version will be backed up for you, saved in the same location with the words SL1 Backup added to the file name.
SL2 files CANNOT be opened in SL1
Now that your file has been converted, it is "officially" an SL2 file and canNOT be opened in SL1.
Hmm... well this is a big problem!
What happens when new developers are taken on and they need to buy SL1 to fit in with the rest of the team - as far as I can see it isn't available to purchase any more?
Hi Beansprout,
It's still available for download here, and our End User License Agreement (EULA) doesn't permit transferring software to another user in terms of new people joining the team/replacing other colleagues. If there's a special condition that would require a transfer, such as an employee leaving the company, you'd need to request consent and receive permission from Articulate. You may also want to reach out to our sales team directly in terms of if you could still purchase for new employees.
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