FreeCAD version 0.15 is released.

FreeCAD version 0.15 is released see Release Notes

Unfortunately this upgrade has given me problems when trying to edit files made with the previous version...
...unless you know some way of upgrading files?

Suggest you post in the FreeCAD forum [forum.freecadweb.org]

Just remember to post your FreeCAD version information, otherwise some of the moderators might bite

Frankly - if that's the sort of attitude I'm likely to encounter then I can't be bothered. I certainly won't know the version number I'm coming from as the Linux Mint system has replaced it with 0.15.

I'm finding FreeCAD incredibly useful when it works, and incredibly annoying when it screws up my design - which it does, quite often. I know it's free, and in its very early days of development, but it's not a pleasure to use when it goes wrong.

I shall continue to look for a drawing package that suits my needs... and my pocket!

Sorry I may have mislead. Most of the people in the forum are very helpful & friendly.

The reason there is a bit of an issue with posting your version information is that some people use daily updates
and it makes it very hard work for those supporting to help without the version information.

The first sticky post in the forum tells you how to post your info http://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2264

Its very easy to do.

If you post details of your problem and the files you are having problems with ( You could use dropbox for this )
I am sure it will get fixed pretty quickly. Don't worry about the version of the old files if you do not have that info.

"I shall continue to look for a drawing package that suits my needs... and my pocket! "

You could wait a long time unless people take the time and effort to report problems.

I should also apologise!

I was feeling particularly annoyed yesterday as I'd just published a design on Thingiverse in the morning - including FreeCAD files - and invited people to adapt them if they wanted to make changes. An hour or two later I received the update and found that the original design files now appeared to be broken.

I take on board everything you say about giving feedback - I used to be a professional software tester so I do understand the need to give clear and unambiguous problem reports.

Today I am feeling calm and laid back, so maybe I will report this problem on that forum...