Prerequisites
Windows machine with administrator rights for the installation
Active internet connection
A Liftdesigner serial number
Activation code or confirmation email from DigiPara available
Check system requirements
DigiPara Liftdesigner is a standalone program and needs no additional software. To run smoothly, your computer should meet these minimum and recommended values.
COMPONENT | MINIMUM | RECOMMENDED |
Operating system | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 11 (64-bit) |
Processor (CPU) | x86-64 capable, Intel Core i5 / AMD Ryzen 5 | ≥ 2 GHz, Quad-Core |
Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB (16 GB when working with CAD files) |
Hard disk | 10 GB free | 20 GB free |
Graphics card | DirectX 10.1+ compatible | DirectX 10.1+ compatible |
Screen resolution | 1280 × 720 px | 1920 × 1080 px (dual-screen for BIM) |
Install Liftdesigner
Download the installer
Download the setup from the DigiPara Download Portal.Run setup as administrator
Double-click the downloaded file and follow the installation wizard. On Windows the installation runs as a single-click process.Let the prerequisites install automatically
The installer sets up the required Microsoft SQL Server Express instance ("DigiParaSQL") and other runtime components on its own. No manual action required.Restart the computer
After the installation finishes, restart so that all services load cleanly.
Activate your license
A Liftdesigner license is issued directly to a single named user but the email address used for licensing must not match the one used for product activation.
Have the activation code from the email ready
The named user receives two activation codes by email, valid for up to two of their own computers.Start Liftdesigner for the first time
On first launch the program prompts for activation. Enter the licensed email address and the activation code. Make sure you have an active internet connection.Confirm activation
After a successful online check, Liftdesigner is ready to use. The manufacturer library is then kept up to date automatically via the DigiPara Liftdesigner Cloud.
Create your first project
After startup the start screen appears with the buttons New Elevator, New Escalator, Open File and Videos.
