Activating Flowcode - Revision history

MartinW at 09:24, 20 June 2023

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	After registering you can try Flowcode by using one of the free microcontroller targets.		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 [https://flowcode.co.uk/buy/? buy page]		If you would like to upgrade to professional or choose different chip packs then go to the [https://flowcode.co.uk/buy/? buy page]

MartinW at 14:11, 8 March 2023

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

	* Limited Free Version
	* 30 Day Trial Version
	* Paid Full Version

			[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:
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	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.

	~~Note that if have used~~ your ~~30day trial then you will see an additional Free icon~~		Just enter your account details and select '''Activate'''.

	~~[[File:Activating_flowcode_free_version_v10~~.~~png]]~~		''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.''

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

	[https://~~www.~~flowcode.co.uk/~~accounts/register~~/ ~~User Account Register~~]		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

	~~''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~~.''		Follow the prompts to complete your purchase.

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

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

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

	~~''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~~.''		To do that go to [https://flowcode.co.uk/activate/ activate page]

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

	~~===Offline Activation===~~		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:		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~~.~~flowcode.co.uk/faq/?a=02 Offline Licence Activation]~~		''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.''

MartinW at 16:06, 23 November 2022

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	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_v9~~.png]]		[[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.

			Note that if have used your 30day trial then you will see an additional Free icon

			[[File:Activating_flowcode_free_version_v10.png]]

	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:		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:


	[https://www.flowcode.co.uk/accounts/register/ User Account Register]		[https://www.flowcode.co.uk/accounts/register/ User Account Register]

MartinW at 16:38, 16 April 2021

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	This FAQ details how to do Offline Activation of Flowcode:		This FAQ details how to do Offline Activation of Flowcode:

	[https://www.~~matrixtsl~~.~~com~~/faq/~~index.php~~?~~sid=282199&lang=en&action=artikel&cat=1&id=84&artlang~~=en Offline Licence Activation]		[https://www.flowcode.co.uk/faq/?a=02 Offline Licence Activation]

MartinW at 16:24, 16 April 2021

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	[https://www.flowcode.co.uk/accounts/register/]		[https://www.flowcode.co.uk/accounts/register/ User Account Register]

MartinW at 16:21, 16 April 2021

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	[~~http~~://www.~~matrixtsl~~.~~com~~/accounts/register/ ~~User Account Register~~]		[https://www.flowcode.co.uk/accounts/register/]

MartinW at 16:17, 16 April 2021

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	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]]		[[File:Activating_flowcode_v9.png]]

DavidA at 07:35, 2 July 2019

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	~~<sidebar>Sidebar: Flowcode Help Overview:GetStart</sidebar>~~
	To allow Flowcode to compile and access locked components it requires a valid license, this is done through activation of Flowcode.		To allow Flowcode to compile and access locked components it requires a valid license, this is done through activation of Flowcode.

DavidA at 13:38, 1 July 2019

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	<sidebar>Sidebar: Flowcode Help Overview:GetStart</sidebar>		<sidebar>Sidebar: Flowcode Help Overview:GetStart</sidebar>
	~~[[File:Activate Flowcode.png\|right]]~~		To allow Flowcode to compile and access locked components it requires a valid license, this is done through activation of Flowcode.
	~~[[File:Manual Activation.png\|right\|282x256px]]~~
	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.~~		You can use Flowcode in one of three 'modes' of licence:

			* Limited Free Version
			* 30 Day Trial Version
			* Paid Full Version

	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...).

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

	~~The icon to the top left of the 'Activate Flowcode' window indicates the current status of Flowcode~~.		[[File:Activating_flowcode_v8.png]]


	~~Red - Free/Demo Mode - No active license~~.		You can also access this same screen by going to Help >> Manage Licences from the Flowcode main menu.

	~~Amber - Trial Mode - Trial license activated (30 day~~ trial).		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:

	~~Green - Activated - Valid license activated.~~

			[http://www.matrixtsl.com/accounts/register/ User Account Register]

	If you have purchased a Flowcode license then you can sign up for a Matrix user account and enter your license key. Once your user account has been setup with your Flowcode key you can use the account username and password to activate your copy of Flowcode.

			''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.''

	~~[http://www.matrixtsl.com/accounts/login.php User Account Login]~~

	~~[http://www~~.~~matrixtsl~~.~~com/accounts/register~~.~~php User Account Register]~~		* 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.
			* 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.


	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~~.		''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.''


			===Offline Activation===
	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.		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.		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:

	~~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.~~		[https://www.matrixtsl.com/faq/index.php?sid=282199&lang=en&action=artikel&cat=1&id=84&artlang=en Offline Licence Activation]





	~~==Flowcode Reminder Screen==~~
	~~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.

	[[~~File:Gen_Flowcode_Temporary_Key_Expiration_Warning.png\|center]]~~


	~~'''Enter Key''' - Opens the 'Activate Flowcode' window previously mentioned to activate your purchased license.~~

	~~'''OK''' - Dismisses the warning and carrys on using the trail/demo mode of Flowcode.~~

	~~'''Buy Now!''' - Opens the [http~~://www.matrixtsl.com/~~flowcode~~.php ~~Flowcode page~~] ~~on the [http://www.matrixtsl.com MatrixTSL website] in order to buy a license.~~

PaulN at 09:04, 5 July 2016

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	<sidebar>Sidebar: Flowcode Help Overview:GetStart</sidebar>		<sidebar>Sidebar: Flowcode Help Overview:GetStart</sidebar>
	[[File:~~Gen_Activate_Flowcode_01~~.png\|right]]		[[File:Activate Flowcode.png\|right]]
	[[File:~~Gen_Manual_Activation_01~~.png\|right\|282x256px]]		[[File:Manual Activation.png\|right\|282x256px]]
	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.		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.