Moving your BricsCAD License
Answer
First, we’ll have to deactivate BricsCAD
How to Deactivate BricsCAD
Open BricsCAD, create a New Drawing
Then type LICENSEMANAGER on the command bar, press [Enter]
The Bricsys License Manager dialog box should appear. Click on the Manage License button on the top right corner
To deactivate your BricsCAD license, click on Deactivate and follow the prompts.
Note: Please make sure you are connected to the internet and your firewall or antivirus is not blocking your internet connection at the time of deactivation.
Deactivate BricsCAD v15 or v14 License
Open BricsCAD, then go under Help > BricsCAD License
Your licensing information should appear in a dialog box.
To deactivate your BricsCAD license, click on Deactivate and follow the prompts.
Note: Please make sure you are connected to the internet and your firewall or antivirus is not blocking your internet connection at the time of deactivation.
Deactivate BricsCAD v13 and earlier License
Lookup the license key file that was sent to you when you bought your BricsCAD license.
If you lost the license file, do the following:
- Launch BricsCAD, then choose License… in the Help menu.
- Press and hold the [Shift] and [Ctrl] keys simultaneously, then click the Modify button on the Licensing Information window.
- Note down the License Key on the License Manager Info window.
Uninstall BricsCAD
Step 2 – Uninstall BricsCAD on the ‘old’ computer.
Go to the Control Panel, Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs > Uninstall a Program (Windows 7 or Windows 8). Then uninstall BricsCAD.
Install BricsCAD on your new computer
Run the BricsCAD installer and enter your license key when you are prompted to do so.
Note: For BricsCAD v14, please make sure your computer is connected to the internet at the time of activation and you have successfully deactivated your license previously.