Obtaining and activating license for PlanetCNC controller with TNG software

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We are aware that license is an annoyance. But please understand us.

PlanetCNC TNG software works only with Mk3 series of controllers: Mk3, Mk3/4, Mk3DRVand Mk3ECO.
You cannot use PlanetCNC TNG software with Mk2,Mk2/4, and Mk1 controllers!

To obtain your PlanetCNC TNG license please follow steps below(follow steps very carefully and in exact order):

1.) Update your controller with PlanetCNC TNG software: Updating PlanetCNC controller with PlanetCNC TNG software

2.) When you complete steps 1. and 2., connect your controller with PC, start PlanetCNC TNG software and click Help tab: Help/License Management/Activation Code Generator

You will notice that option “Enable computer” is available. With this feature enabled you are able to select your computer from Device list and generate activation code. We do not accept these activation codes (KU…..).

Select your controller from Device list so that becomes highlighted. “Code” window will be populated with code that starts with “CU…”. Copy this code using right mouse click and select “Copy” or click “Copy to Clipboard”

Send us this code via e-mail when you will request for license. E-mail should also include some sort of proof of license purchase for your controller. Such as invoice, license code used for old software etc…

Your license code will be sent to you via e-mail.
License code will look like this:
LicenseCode

3.) After you receive license code from us, in PlanetCNC TNG software click Help/License Management/Licenses

Click the Import button:
EnterLicenseBlank

Paste the license code that we sent you. You can use right mouse click and select “Paste” or you can use “Paste From Clipboard” button.

EnterLicense

Click OK.
You controller will now appear on the License list:

Software should notify you if license activation has been successful.

You will also notice that green light at the bottom right corner is now without X.

PLEASE NOTE: You cannot use old license with PlanetCNC TNG software as also setting files from old CNCUSB controller software.