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How to Clean Reinstall Your GPU Drivers
Many CAD applications rely on the GPU and and when issues arise in software, updating the drivers are usually the first step and enough to get up and running or rule out the GPU as causing issues. However some issues like Cinema 4D's indefinite ...How to Transfer / Deauthorize a Licence
In BobCAD your licences are locked to the computer you are using unless otherwise deactivated and transferred. In the BobCAD software click File > Help From here, under Licensing, you have Activate licence or Transfer Licence. We need Transfer ...Windows 10 - End of Support
In late 2025 Microsoft will stop updating and supporting Windows 10, with the final date currently being October 14th. What does this mean? You can still use and enjoy Windows 10 and there will be monthly security updates up until October 14th. After ...Issues when transferring your licence to a new machine
When switching computers it is important to deactivate your licence on the old and then properly activate it on the new but even when done right it can get stuck. If this happens to you where the licence will appear activated but not fully stick then ...How do I run BricsCAD in a different trial version?
When you're in BricsCAD's trial mode, you can access all the features of a BricsCAD Ultimate licence. However, if you'd prefer to test a particular version, then you can use the following instructions to set the licence level. You'll need to use the ...
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V-Ray License Server - Online Licensing Not Working
When accessing the V-Ray Online License Server (OLS) at http://localhost:30304/, you will see an orange light next to 'Online Licensing' if it isn't working correctly. To fix this, first check that the computer you are using is connected to the ...What's the Difference Between Google SketchUp & Trimble SketchUp?
There is effectively no difference between Google SketchUp and Trimble SketchUp - other than ownership. Years ago, Google purchased Sketchup as part of a plan to have everyone around the World model their local environment, upload this to a global ...Language Packs In Cinema 4D
The language packs in Cinema 4D can be found under Help > Check for Updates and then by going to the 'Optional' tab. If the machine is connected to the internet the 'MAXON Online Updater' should appear automatically when Cinema 4D is first installed ...How to Activate, Deactivate and Move Your Enscape Licence
Enscape 4.1 and Up Enscape now uses the Chaos Licensing system so you will be asked to log into your Chaos account during the install and if you run into errors then see this article for further advice but please try to log into the localhost page ...Educational Software - Procedures & Processing Times
Educational software requires additional paperwork and checks. We require proof of genuine academic status that explicitly shows in-date, relevant credentials. Only current students working towards a recognised, major qualification or verifiable ...