A positive experience:
I’m back to using KiCAD again for my design after months of having to address other issues.
I downloaded KiCad 8.0.6, installation/upgrade went smoothly
I opened an earlier design:
► Schematic
► Custom Libraries
► Simulation
► KiCost (Still uses ‘Legacy’ BOM generation. BOM Spreadsheet-big time saver)
► PCB Layout
► More custom Libraries (including STEP images)
► Interactive HTML BOM
► KiBuzzard (took some fiddling, but CTRL-V worked)
► 3D Viewer
Marvel at results, feel satisfaction after cursory check… KiCad once again satisfies a lifelong dream!
► Donate (Button in Help menu, all apps!)
A big thank you to all the people creating KiCad!