Mathcad Download

[RP_14399210]

I have tried several times to have the link emailed to me to download the free version of Mathcad but I am not receiving the email. I have checked the spam folders and there is no email.

[LucMeekes]

You're not the only one. See here:

https://community.ptc.com/t5/Mathcad-Installation/Mathcad-Prime-Student-provides-no-download-option/m-p/1050954#M5191

Be sure to tick the Converter option when installing Prime 11. It allows you to convert Mathcad (version 15 and before) files to Prime format.

Then, after installation:

"Opening Mathcad Express Free Trial for the First Time": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXlwfOPglk8

Success!
Luc

[RP_14399210]

Thanks Luc for the quick response. The files I'm looking to open are from version 14 so I would need at least 14 or greater to open them.

[terryhendicott]

Hi RP,

There seems to be a bit of misunderstanding.

Mathcad and PTC Mathcad Prime are two separate software suites. PTC Mathcad Prime supersedes Mathcad.

Mathcad got to version 15.  So you have version 14 files.

PTC Mathcad Prime is only at version 11.

To read an old Mathcad 14 file PTC Mathcad Prime 11 uses a file converter utility program.  The utility conversion program is not installed by default while installing PTC Mathcad Prime 11.  An option to install the file converter utility needs to be selected while installing PTC Mathcad Prime 11.

Hope this clears things up.

Cheers

Terry 

[RP_14399210]

Good morning,

Thank you Terry for the quick response and information. Some history, I had Mathcad Prime installed and the convertor but when I tried to open on of my Mathcad 14 files this is what I'm getting. Any suggestions?

Thanks Rick