Difference between revisions of "Activating Flowcode"

From Flowcode Help
Jump to navigationJump to search
 
(29 intermediate revisions by 5 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
−
<sidebar>Sidebar: Introduction</sidebar>
+
Flowcode does not have any free trial since all the components are free and unlimited code and user macros is now the standard.  
−
[[File:Gen_Flowcode_Activation_Screen.png|right]]
 
−
To allow Flowcode to compile and access locked components it requires a valid license, you can activate Flowcode offline by using a license file, username and key.
 
  
−
The Flowcode registration application is a tool that runs when performing the CD key or activation process.
+
First, you will need a Matrix account, you can register for the site here:
  
 +
[https://www.flowcode.co.uk/accounts/register/ User Account Register]
  
−
The registration application is executed when you click the 'Activate' button or by pressing the '''Enter''' key button on the Flowcode activation screen which is accessed by clicking 'Activate' from the 'Help' menu in Flowcode (Help > Activate...), it can also be executed independently by running the RegMe.exe file from the Flowcode directory.
+
When you first load up Flowcode you will be present with this activation screen:
  
 +
[[File:Activating_flowcode_v10.png]]
  
−
The icon to the top left of the 'Activate Flowcode' window indicates the current status of Flowcode.
 
  
 +
You can also access this same screen by going to Help >> Manage Licences from the Flowcode main menu.
  
−
Red - Free/Demo Mode - No active license.
+
Just enter your account details and select '''Activate'''.
  
−
Amber  - Trial Mode - Trial license activated (30 day trial).
+
''Please note that the User Account is not the same as the Matrix Flowcode User Forums account so your forum user name and password will not work to activate your copy of Flowcode.''
  
−
Green - Activated - Valid license activated.
+
After registering you can try Flowcode by using one of the free microcontroller targets.
  
 +
====Exdending your licence====
  
−
The CD-Key entry field can be unlocked by clicking the padlock symbol, entering the key from the Flowcode DVD case into the text field and finally clicking the apply button
+
If you would like to upgrade to professional or choose different chip packs then go to the [https://flowcode.co.uk/buy/? buy page]
  
 +
Select the required items then select Add to Basket
  
−
The activation code field can be unlocked by clicking the padlock symbol, copying and pasting the information from the registration email into the text field and finally clicking the apply button. If you have not received your registration email then you can do so by first entering your CD key as shown above and then by clicking the Visit Website button from the Flowcode nag screen. Alternatively use the Help > Register menu item from within Flowcode once you have entered your CD key.
+
Follow the prompts to complete your purchase.
  
 +
It is vital you enter your correct email address within the Review & Payments secion.
  
−
Please note that newer operating systems will require that you run the registration application as an administrator to allow it to correctly perform the activation process on your computer.
+
A Key will be sent to the email address you entered, so make sure you check your spam folder.
  
 +
After receiving the key, it requires adding to your account.
  
−
==Flowcode Reminder Screen==
+
To do that go to [https://flowcode.co.uk/activate/ activate page]
−
When running Flowcode with a trail license you will be notified when your license is about to run out, from this window you can see how many days are left until your license runs out.  
 
  
−
You can also enter a new key to activate license which you have already purchased, you can also click the 'Buy Now!' button to buy a license to then activate Flowcode or you can just click 'OK' and continue using Flowcode with a trial license.
+
If you are not logged in, you will need to click on the login page link.
  
−
[[File:Gen_Flowcode_Temporary_Key_Expiration_Warning.png|center]]
+
After entering your details, you will be taken straight back to the activation site for the key to be added.  
  
 +
If you click on the '''My Flowcode Licence''' then you will be prompted to enter your username and password to apply your personal licence to your Flowcode installation.
  
−
If you have entered a CD key but not yet completed the activation process as detailed here.
+
''Please note that newer operating systems will require that you run the registration application as an administrator to allow it to correctly perform the activation process on your computer.''
−
 
 
−
 
 
−
In free/demo mode clicking the visit website button will take you to the [http://www.matrixmultimedia.co.uk/flowcode.php Flowcode page] on the [http://www.matrixmultimedia.com Matrix Multimedia website].
 
−
 
 
−
 
 
−
In non activated mode clicking the visit website button will take you to the online registration form which should be filled out in order to receive your license specific activation details.
 

Latest revision as of 09:24, 20 June 2023

Flowcode does not have any free trial since all the components are free and unlimited code and user macros is now the standard.

First, you will need a Matrix account, you can register for the site here:

User Account Register

When you first load up Flowcode you will be present with this activation screen:

Activating flowcode v10.png


You can also access this same screen by going to Help >> Manage Licences from the Flowcode main menu.

Just enter your account details and select Activate.

Please note that the User Account is not the same as the Matrix Flowcode User Forums account so your forum user name and password will not work to activate your copy of Flowcode.

After registering you can try Flowcode by using one of the free microcontroller targets.

Exdending your licence

If you would like to upgrade to professional or choose different chip packs then go to the buy page

Select the required items then select Add to Basket

Follow the prompts to complete your purchase.

It is vital you enter your correct email address within the Review & Payments secion.

A Key will be sent to the email address you entered, so make sure you check your spam folder.

After receiving the key, it requires adding to your account.

To do that go to activate page

If you are not logged in, you will need to click on the login page link.

After entering your details, you will be taken straight back to the activation site for the key to be added.

If you click on the My Flowcode Licence then you will be prompted to enter your username and password to apply your personal licence to your Flowcode installation.

Please note that newer operating systems will require that you run the registration application as an administrator to allow it to correctly perform the activation process on your computer.

Retrieved from "https://www.flowcode.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Activating_Flowcode&oldid=39176"