On attempting to open HyDraw CAD, receive the following error message, Exception in c:\program files\vest\hydraw cad 2021\hydrawoemarx….

Solution:

  1. Open Services by typing Services in the windows search and check for the following services:

Flexnet Licensing Service

Flexnet Licensing Service 64

Note: sometimes, both items may not be present.

2. Open Command Prompt as Administrator by typing CMD into the windows search.

3. Type the following commands to delete the services present:

SC DELETE “Flexnet Licensing Service”

SC DELETE “Flexnet Licensing Service 64"

4. Close Command Prompt.

5. Uninstall HyDraw CAD 2021.

6. Navigate and delete the following folders:

C:\ProgramData\VEST\HyDraw CAD 2021

C:\Users\ (Username) \AppData\Roaming\VEST\HyDraw CAD 2021

7. Open the file browser and search for the lmgract.dll file in C:\ Drive.

8. Rename the lmgract.dll file located at C:\ Windows\ System32.

9. Restart the system.

10. Reinstall HyDraw CAD 2021.

11. Start HyDraw CAD 2021 and check if the issue is resolved.