Run the ./install-launcher.sh script to verify your desktop shortcuts properly reference the activated software package. Key Policies and Cross-Version Compatibility
Which (e.g., 0.9.8 or 1.0) you are trying to activate.
: This file typically contains licensing information that validates your use of the software. Ensure it's correctly placed in the software's directory. cambampro.lic file
Losing a software license during a critical production run can derail your project timeline. Because CNC workshops are often dusty, high-vibration environments prone to hardware failure, securing your license file is paramount.
If CamBam was open, close it completely. Re-open the software. You should now see a splash screen indicating "Licensed User" or similar text. Run the
: If you cannot find the email, you can contact Andy Payne (the CamBam developer) through the contact form at http://www.cambam.info/contact. Provide the email address used for the purchase or your name to help locate your license.
: Without this file, CamBam typically limits the number of times you can generate G-code (often 40 sessions) or restricts specific advanced machining operations. File Location and Installation To activate the software, the cambampro.lic file must be placed in the CamBam System Folder Ensure it's correctly placed in the software's directory
, CamBam will run in evaluation mode. When the 40 free sessions are exhausted or if no valid license is found, the software restricts G-code output to approximately 1,000 lines, which is sufficient for testing but limiting for production work. On Linux systems specifically, there is currently no 40-session evaluation period; CamBam will run in expired evaluation mode unless a license file is detected.
If you copied the file but the software remains in trial mode, check the following: