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    Greetings,
    I am new to Mastercam, and I've just installed version X8 on my laptop. The attached photo shows that I'm able to import a model, set the stock settings, and choose the material. But when I try to select a toolpath, I'm "rewarded" with the attached warning message. What am I missing or doing wrong?

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    Default Re: Mastercam X8

    Hi,
    MasterCAM is made up of a series of modules, from basic mill modules through to five-axis HSM modules, each one you have to pay for.

    Your imported model requires modules you don't have.

    MasterCAM X8 is 10-15 years old, is it genuinely licensed? If so ask MasterCAM, they will surely sell you upgrades, but for X8 you'll probably have to buy new.


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    Default Re: Mastercam X8

    Thank you for responding. I was wondering if that might be the issue, or perhaps I haven't set up the HASP properly?



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    Default Re: Mastercam X8

    Hi,
    does the X8 refer to 2008 or 2018? I initially thought 2008, but on reflection I'm not sure thats correct.

    Craig



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    Quote Originally Posted by joeavaerage View Post
    Hi,
    does the X8 refer to 2008 or 2018? I initially thought 2008, but on reflection I'm not sure thats correct.

    Craig
    As I understand it Mastercam offered a Version (V8) and later X8. I'm trying to run the X8



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    Default Re: Mastercam X8

    After reading my install manual again, I've discovered that I have the "red" hasp, and apparently that is intended for network installation.



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    Default Re: Mastercam X8

    v8 was early version x8 December of 2014 is when it came out .Sounds like you get it second hand .



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    Default Re: Mastercam X8

    Hi,
    is the license transferrable?

    Craig



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    Default Re: Mastercam X8

    If you were the person who originally purchased it ? The key has a number .That number is registered to the original person or company that bought it . What you have is usually something that walked out of the company that purchased it and sold under the table , Mastercam dose not approve of these type of sales .They can also see when that key is being used .Did you select a machine from the list before you tried to create a tool path ?



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    Default Re: Mastercam X8

    So you have a red USB key to plug in? That would be a Network Hasp. not sure were the conversation of V8 came from as you said and posted a picture of X8.

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    Default Re: Mastercam X8

    Sounds like a bootleg, use this at home for practice, dont run a business with bootleg.



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