schmoron13 Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 quick question: when upgrading from 5 to 6, am I buying a new license (buying a new seat of max) or is it literally an upgrade (a la Propellorhead's Reason) whereby my version 5 sits in the closet? In other words, can I have 5.1 running on one machine while 6 runs on another (LEGALLY)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aluigi Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 no mate! you cannot cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoron13 Posted October 22, 2003 Author Share Posted October 22, 2003 that's such crap!!! I get that companies do this as a means of piracy prevention, but it's just a hassle to the consumer. The honest folks who buy the software are the only one's who get screwed here. the one's that use cracked progs aren't using the upgrade path. I understand that they don't want to give away copies, but it just bothers me how discreet, and specifically autocad abuses their customerbase. I remember when I was looking into autocad and it was right after 2k2 came out. I called up id8media and they priced it for me, so I asked if I could get a discount for getting 2k instead and they said no...so I could buy Acad 2k and Acad 2k2 for the same price? makes no sense, I'm just ranting cause I'm pissed and frustrated. The more I use max, the more annoyed I get with their practices...from buggy patches... I look over at maya and it grows more tempting by the day... ok, my rant is done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3danim8d Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 Actually, you should read the NEW Subscription agreement. It spells out the new policy. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Ramsay Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 So if you upgrade to the latest version of Maya from the previous version can you run the new version and the previous version at the same time legaly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jucaro Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Craig, I doubt it if that's the case. Their lawers most probably got that loop hole covered already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Ramsay Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Yeah I didn't think you could... most programs are the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbr Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 That's what I've assumed. It is an upgrade, afterall, and not a full purchase. The MR licenses are for 2 processors, so does anyone know how much each additional license is? I know this will be a big issue in the near future. Are there any other features that people are finding useful(plan to find useful) and worthwhile to upgrade (beyond MR, as I have fR Stage 1)? Also, does anyone know if there is anyway to down save?? Max is the only program I have ever used where you can't downsave! Even Acad can downsave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiXeL_MoNKeY Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 that's such crap!!! I get that companies do this as a means of piracy prevention, but it's just a hassle to the consumer. If you want to use it legally on multiple machines feel free to buy a new lic at $3495 or pay the lower upgrade of $795 (or for free if you are on subscription) and let the old copy sit. For further information you may want to refer to: http://support.discreet.com/webboard/wbpx.dll/read?92992,198 Also, does anyone know if there is anyway to down save?? Max is the only program I have ever used where you can't downsave! Even Acad can downsave! You may want to check out: http://www.scriptspot.com/bobo/darkmoon/bff/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Ramsay Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 The MR licenses are for 2 processors, so does anyone know how much each additional license is? I know this will be a big issue in the near future. Wait for it.... £995 per extra processor license :gebigeek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quizzy Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Markus, Down saving is possible if you use the BackFromFive script you'll find on http://www.scriptspot.com I don't know if it will work for MAX6... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Ramsay Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 The back from 5 script didn't work when I tried to save a model from Max 5.1 and open it in Viz 4... just a warning. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoron13 Posted October 23, 2003 Author Share Posted October 23, 2003 Originally posted by PiXeL_MoNKeY: quote: that's such crap!!! I get that companies do this as a means of piracy prevention, but it's just a hassle to the consumer. If you want to use it legally on multiple machines feel free to buy a new lic at $3495 or pay the lower upgrade of $795 (or for free if you are on subscription) and let the old copy sit. For further information you may want to refer to: http://support.discreet.com/webboard/wbpx.dll/read?92992,198 Also, does anyone know if there is anyway to down save?? Max is the only program I have ever used where you can't downsave! Even Acad can downsave! You may want to check out: http://www.scriptspot.com/bobo/darkmoon/bff/ ??? That's my whole point. It just annoys me that it's so damn expensive just to upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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