foxlarry Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 As has happened in the past, for one reason or another. I lost all of the maps and scenarios I created. This time round, it was building a new rig. Before I start to reconstruct new maps and scenarios. I'm wondering if I should just wait for the next edition of Steel Beasts. Also, I have a CodeMeter Stick from SB Pro 3.023. Would I be able to reinitialize it, and use it with newer versions. Any thoughts and assistance with these questions would be much appreciated. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibsonm Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 (edited) Only Ssnake knows when a new version is coming out. Any other posts, by pretty much anyone else here, is a guess (informed or not) and should be regarded appropriately. As for the CodeMeter stick, not sure what you mean by "reinitialize"? Yes you'll need a licence upgrade just to go from 3.023 to 4.023 (or later). Yes, you can update the CodeMeter software, but if by "reinitialize" you mean format it, then no I doubt it (I haven't done that ever with the stick I've had for 15 years or so). Edited May 16, 2018 by Gibsonm 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ssnake Posted May 17, 2018 Members Share Posted May 17, 2018 No new PE release imminent Your SB Pro PE 3.0 license is valid for a version 3.0 installation You may of course purchase a license upgrade in our web shop for 4.0 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpow66m Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Whaa? I thought SB 5 was otw? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ssnake Posted May 19, 2018 Members Share Posted May 19, 2018 I know that you're joking, but every mention of that version number will only produce more search hits, and lend further credibility to an unsubstantiated rumor. To that extent, I find your otherwise innocuous remark rather unfunny, as it only makes my job harder. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildbillkelsoe Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 (edited) I have SB 4 license cmstick. Will I need to upgrade to the next edition and if so how much will it cost me. Do I need to send back the stick to esim games for a license upgrade? Edited May 21, 2018 by wildbillkelsoe five is not next. next is what is after the current. Q.E.D. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibsonm Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 (edited) 12 minutes ago, wildbillkelsoe said: I have SB 4 license cmstick. Will I need to upgrade to the next edition and if so how much will it cost me. Do I need to send back the stick to esim games for a license upgrade? Can I strongly suggest you remove "X" and just say "the next version" in line with: On 5/19/2018 at 3:26 PM, Ssnake said: .... but every mention of that version number will only produce more search hits, and lend further credibility to an unsubstantiated rumor. Cost: unknown (depends on where you live, local currency, etc.) Current upgrade is US$40 so that's probably a good indicator though. No, you don't need to send the stick back - you upgrade via a URL and the Internet. Edited May 21, 2018 by Gibsonm 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildbillkelsoe Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 2 minutes ago, Gibsonm said: Can I strongly suggest you remove "5" and just say "the next version"? Cost: unknown (depends on where you live, local currency, etc. Current upgrade is US$40 so that's probably a good indicator though. No, you don't need to send the stick back - you upgrade via a URL and the Internet. I meant next version. Edited as directed. So its Forty Ooo Ess Dollarz yeah... No problem. Stick I keep? URL and internet? Swwwweeeett! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ssnake Posted May 21, 2018 Members Share Posted May 21, 2018 Just in case that it needs an official confirmation: Upgrades for licenses on a CM stick do not require that the stick be mailed back to us Upgrade prices are set a few months before the release of a new version, at the time when we announce that new version. I can therefore make no statement other than "in the past we offered upgrade from anywhere between $15.- to $40.-" Secondary licenses cannot be upgraded (you can of course buy new secondary licenses) Old licenses are not invalidated (you can continue to play the old version) Time-based licenses will not require an upgrade 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildbillkelsoe Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 50 minutes ago, Ssnake said: Just in case that it needs an official confirmation: Upgrades for licenses on a CM stick do not require that the stick be mailed back to us Upgrade prices are set a few months before the release of a new version, at the time when we announce that new version. I can therefore make no statement other than "in the past we offered upgrade from anywhere between $15.- to $40.-" Secondary licenses cannot be upgraded (you can of course buy new secondary licenses) Old licenses are not invalidated (you can continue to play the old version) Time-based licenses will not require an upgrade thanks Nils. looking forward to the new edition. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxlarry Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 Fellow members. i appreciate all answers to my question. To clarify. I have a CM dongle from an earlier version of SB. I would like to use it with the next version of SB version, after re-initializing it when making my purchase. If that is possible, great. If not, that's fine also. I wish all here a great and safe Summer. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSe419E Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 It's possible. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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