FAQs: Getting Started

Quick Start Links:

Testing the Free Demo version of the Draft Analyzer:

  • The first time you open the Draft Analyzer it is set to Demo Mode. Demo Mode provides ALL of the functionality of the Draft Analyzer but a LIMITED set of players with old projections.
  • Click this link to download and install the Draft Analyzer: Download Now.
  • After clicking the link above, select run from web or save to your computer and run the draftanalyzer.exe file from your computer
  • This is the same download file for all versions, so you don't need to download a separate file if you buy a license
  • After you buy a license, simply activate the software with your email address (no need to re-install the software) to access your expert player rankings.

Purchasing a License and Activating the Draft Analyzer:

  • You can purchase a license from here: Buy Now
  • If you have already downloaded and installed the software (i.e. for the free demo) you do not need to re-download or install any software
  • Open the Draft Analyzer on your computer and use the email address you used at time of purchase to activate your license with the appropriate expert player rankings.
  • You can use the software on multiple computers (such as at work and at home) but are only allowed to have your license activated on one computer at a time.

Creating Leagues:

  • Click on "Select/Create League" in the main set-up dashboard.
  • For custom leagues, type in the name of your league, press enter and complete the next two steps to create your league.
  • If you purchased a license from CBSSports.com or ESPN, you can press the download league button to automatically download all necessary league settings (this button will not appear if you do not have a CBSSports.com or ESPN license).
  • You can create an unlimited number of leagues.

Drafting:

  • Click on "Open Draft Board" to begin an off-line draft or sign-in to a live, on-line draft at CBSSports.com or ESPN.
  • Internet access is not required for off-line drafts
  • Double-click to draft players.
  • Complete an unlimited number of drafts.
  • Note: To access live, on-line drafts you must purchase a license through CBSSports.com or ESPN. This functionality is currently not available for any other license.

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