File version: 4.0 build 8 System requirements:
- Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, or 11*
- 32 MB RAM
- 30 Megabytes of Hard Disk Space
- Pentium class or better
*Follow installation instructions carefully
This download will install Dramatica Pro 4.0 Demo version as a new installation.
Installation Instructions
Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, or 11
- Click the CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE INSTALLER link on this page above.
- Once you click on the link, you will be brought to the Write Brothers WeTransfer.com download page. Click on the DOWNLOAD button to begin the download (DPro40demo.exe.zip).
- If you get an alert asking to permit the download make sure to allow it.
- If you get the following alert window, click on the Advanced button THEN click on the "Continue to register.write-bros.com (unsafe)" link to allow it -- it is SAFE, despite an alert.
- If you get a message that says "The Windows Installer Service could not be accessed", the likely cause is that the installer is blocked by your firewall. We recommend disabling the firewall -- temporarily -- until you successfully install Dramatica Pro.
- If you get an alert asking to permit the download make sure to allow it.
- The file is large and can take a while to download. You can check the progress by using your browser's download status option.
- Once the download is done, you can find the DPro40demo.exe.zip file in your Downloads folder (or wherever you downloaded the file).
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- Open the Downloads folder using the Finder.
- Double-click on the DPro40demo.exe.zip file to un-compress the file.
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- Once the program finishes downloading, click search for "downloads".
- Open the Downloads folder.
- Right click on the DPro40demo installer application and choose Run as Administrator (this is VERY important!).
- Follow the on-screen steps to complete the installation.
- Right click on the Dramatica Pro (Demo) 4.0 shortcut icon on your desktop.
- Choose Properties.
- Click on the Compatibility tab.
- In the "Privilege Level" section, check the box labeled Run this program as an Administrator.
- Click OK. The program should now run normally as the demo version.
NOTE: The demo version cannot SAVE or PRINT.
Some Windows 10 user's systems appear to be incompatible with the Story Wizard and do not install properly. Fortunately, there is a simple solution built into Dramatica Pro to access the structure templates. The structure templates are installed when Dramatica Pro is installed. If you want to use the story templates:
- Use the File>New Document menu command and navigate to the templates, which are located on your computer in the following location:
Computer > C: > Program Files (x86) > Write Brothers, Inc. > Dramatica Pro > Structure Templates
- Select one of the available structure templates:
- Novel Template.dsf
- Screenplay Template.dsf
- Short Story.dsf
- Press OK and a new document based on the template of your choice is created.
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