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To allow Flowcode to compile and access locked components it requires a valid license, this is done through activation of Flowcode.
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Flowcode does not have any free trial since all the components are free and unlimited code and user macros is now the standard.  
  
You can use Flowcode in one of three 'modes' of licence:
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First, you will need a Matrix account, you can register for the site here:
 
 
* Limited Free Version
 
* 30 Day Trial Version
 
* Paid Full Version
 
  
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[https://www.flowcode.co.uk/accounts/register/ User Account Register]
  
 
When you first load up Flowcode you will be present with this activation screen:
 
When you first load up Flowcode you will be present with this activation screen:
  
[[File:Activating_flowcode_v8.png]]
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[[File:Activating_flowcode_v10.png]]
  
  
 
You can also access this same screen by going to Help >> Manage Licences from the Flowcode main menu.
 
You can also access this same screen by going to Help >> Manage Licences from the Flowcode main menu.
  
If you would like to use the trial or have purchased a Flowcode key, then you will need a Matrix account, you can register for the site here:
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Just enter your account details and select '''Activate'''.
  
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''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.''
  
[http://www.matrixtsl.com/accounts/register/ User Account Register]
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After registering you can try Flowcode by using one of the free microcontroller targets.
  
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====Exdending your licence====
  
''Please note that the User Account is not the same as the Matrix User Forums account so your forum user name and password will not work to activate your copy of Flowcode.''
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If you would like to upgrade to professional or choose different chip packs then go to the [https://flowcode.co.uk/buy/? buy page]
  
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Select the required items then select Add to Basket
  
* If you click '''FREE''' version, you will activate Flowcode in free mode and will need to enter no more information but will be using the cut down limited version of Flowcode.
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Follow the prompts to complete your purchase.
* If you click on '''TRIAL''' you will be asked to enter your username and password, once entered and confirmed this will activate the 30day fully featured trial, this trial is ONLINE only, and if you go offline you will revert to the FREE version.
 
* 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. You can do this using the online method or download the offline licence separately, instructions on doing this will be later.
 
  
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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.''
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A Key will be sent to the email address you entered, so make sure you check your spam folder.
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After receiving the key, it requires adding to your account.
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To do that go to [https://flowcode.co.uk/activate/ activate page]
  
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If you are not logged in, you will need to click on the login page link.
  
===Offline Activation===
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After entering your details, you will be taken straight back to the activation site for the key to be added.  
You can activate Flowcode offline by using the 'Manual Activation' window which can be accessed by clicking the 'Manual activation...' button from the 'Activate Flowcode' window previously mentioned.
 
Manual activation can be done with a Flowcode username, a license .key file and a key including the =====Start key===== and =====End key===== tags before and after the key.
 
  
This FAQ details how to do Offline Activation of Flowcode:
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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.
  
[https://www.matrixtsl.com/faq/index.php?sid=282199&lang=en&action=artikel&cat=1&id=84&artlang=en Offline Licence Activation]
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''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.''

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.