Carbide Create Trial vs Pro version

Software Carbide Create
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I understood that Carbide Create came standard with the purchase of the Shapeoko. NO WHERE have I seen there was a cost associated with updating to current versions. I’ve been using a version (431) lately and able to send file to Carbide Motion as normal. I updated to the 433 version and now get a message I can’t save gCode when I send to Carbide Motion. So it’s screwing my ability to meet a deadline. I tried reinstalling 431 and get the same message. What is going on here and am I supposed to be able to send the current toolpath to Carbide Motion.

https://docs.carbide3d.com/software-faq/what-software-comes-standard-with-each-machine/

Also, is there any compatibility issues with MacOS 15 if I were to upgrade?

EDIT: D’oh! I found the disable trial toggle.

Why would I want the Pro version? How is it compared to vCarve and other options?

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In CC406 Carbide Create adds the option of 3D features in a new “Pro” license. Currently available as an open beta for testing at: https://carbide3d.com/carbidecreate/unstable/ (see: https://carbide3d.com/blog/2019/carbide-create-400/ for the initial announcement)

To activate the features see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dMVzLTbego and https://launch.carbide3d.com — creating an account will allow a free 14 day (with one grace day, total ~=15) trial. “This trial is fully functional for 14 days so you can generate G-Code and try a full project.”

See: Carbide Create Pro - First Look for some more details.

A video tutorial at: Starting with 2.5 d carving

Pricing discussion for the “Pro” license (the base functionality will remain free): Carbide Create Pro- What do you want to see?

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Thanks for the info and the email response.