How To Transfer Mach3 From One PC To Another Without Losing Your Users License Or Settings....

[@94ultra]

Incredible job laying this out. I consider myself expert level and the way you did this was too easy to follow...I mean that as a compliment. Thank you.

[@corvetteguy50]

Thank you sir for your support. I really appreciate it. Vince

[@ryanclark2289]

THANK YOU for taking the time to do this.

[@corvetteguy50]

Thank you for your support. I'm glad it helped you. Vince

[@mehrabKazazi]

I like you Sir, you are a accurate man

[@corvetteguy50]

Thank you for your support. I really appreciate it. Vince

[@raymonddixon8128]

Very good video! I love evidence based discussions. Not only did you show how to copy, move, change and reinstall you explained why you did it at every step. Very very good!

[@corvetteguy50]

You, and me both. Theory in a nutshell without real world application to test it is useless. I hope this video will help the masses as this process I've never seen done live. Thank you, Vince

[@watsonstudios]

Perfect! I was wondering about this. My CNC compputer died and time for a new one. I think running Windows 2000 has run it's course! Looking forward to getting my uc100. ;)

[@corvetteguy50]

Thank you Jon again for your support. I'm glad the video has helped. Vince

[@flypic1098]

Thanks Vince.

[@corvetteguy50]

You bet..:) Vince

[@davidkarath6549]

Thank you...very much appreciated....

[@corvetteguy50]

David, Thank you for your support. I'm glad it helped. Vince

[@leowojo4995]

Thank you for the info sir.

[@corvetteguy50]

Thank you for your support. I'm glad to have helped. Vince

[@masf1977]

Super, thanks for sharing!

[@woodworker11641]

Thanks for the information!!!! Excellent info!

[@corvetteguy50]

Butch, Thank you for your support. I'm glad it helped. Vince

[@3dScience_uk]

guys if you already have installed mach3 in another pc (win 10 or win 11 both of them) or if you lost your configuration in your main cnc laptop/pc and the cnc does not respond, then: simply copy a previous version of mach3mil in xml documents in mach3 folder, and paste it into mach3 folder. then delete the mach3mil.xml and rename the file you copied previously to mach3mil.xml ... thats it! many thanks btw!!!!!

[@corvetteguy50]

Thank you, for your support, and tip. Vince

[@jamesdavis8021]

Excellent

[@corvetteguy50]

James, thank you for your support. I really appreciate it. Thank you Vince

[@TxStang]

My biggest issue right now is the window screen size of Mach3 . It is fairly small and I see no where to be able to change the size of the window . I can have it small about 4 inches by 6 inches or full screen by using the buttons on the top right corner , nothing in between . great videos as always

[@corvetteguy50]

Craig, Thank you for your support. I would reinstall Mach if you haven't already using Revo uninstaller as described in the video above to make sure its completely removed. Thank you, Vince

[@raymonddixon8128]

I forgot to say thank you!

[@corvetteguy50]

Thank you sir, I really appreciate it. Have a great weekend! Vince

[@kirkdittenber7003]

No go. I've copied my liscence and back up file to a thumb drive. I can transfer/paste them to my C drive/M3 folder to the new computer, but no matter what I do M3 opens in demo only. I don't even care if the back up settings transfer, I can just copy them by hand from one screen/cpomputer to another. Not sure what my next step should be.

[@corvetteguy50]

Hey Kirk, thank you as always for your support. Unfortunately the only way to help you would be to schedule a consultation with you for me to actually see what's going on, because if the Mach3 users license is retail the software should be activated as it was on the previous system once copied over. Thank you, Vince

[@decorativeironplus4644]

Vince thank you for posting this streight fwd to the point will make things alot easier when i get ready to switch over to win 10 i have a question tho im using win xp rt now with mach 3 to run my cnc plasma table and it uses Lpt1 port w/a com. port to the drive with that being said first off win xp is only 32 bit and i was told mach 3 will only work with 32 bit but i have herd others say it will work fine with 64 bit in win 7 8 ans 10 i just wanted to see your take on it also if i upgrade to another pc with win 7 8 or 10 i know they dont use Lpt1 or Com. ports like the older machines thus my plug ins for my drive uses them my question is can i use the usb ports instead i know they make adaptors but im not sure if i will need to change the baud rates to make them work this way . i apprciate and value your input please let me know thank you Bill in Nevada ps also the drive im using is c and cnc blade runner system if that helps

[@corvetteguy50]

Hey Bill, Thank you for your support. Mach3 is only compatible with 32bit architecture operating systems. If you want to use it with 64bit operating systems you'll require an ethernet controller, or USB controller. I don't recommend using USB accessories/controllers with plasma systems due to the amount of EMI produced by the torch. USB ports only supply 5v which is very susceptible to interference. I would recommend using an ethernet controller like my PLCM-E1B, or ethernet smooth stepper. Thank you, and you, and your family have a very Happy Thanksgiving! Vince

[@billmuerle7456]

@@corvetteguy50 Vince thank you for getting back to me so soon . i went to your posting and got a look at it and trying th wrap my head around how it works im guessing the adapter would plug into the driver side and then an either net cord ran between the pc and the driver to the new adapter but im assuming the com.port either will not be used or still used but im not sure how it would be set up maybe at some point i could call you or vise versa and we can chat a bit . im not sure at this point if it would be compatable with there system never the less win lose or draw i need to keep this machine up n running especially now moving into my busy season for Christmas orders i will e mail you my number and you can call me when you have time thanks buddy have a great day with family and freinds for thanksgiving take care

[@tribuild4302]

Nicely done, thanks for the guidance, I have one question? How about the macro setting for like atc m6 start , auto tool offset ect, will those be in the .dat?

[@corvetteguy50]

Tri, Thank you for your support. The xml. backup is just for he settings you put in Mach to setup your system. If additional settings were added outside the general setup ones then they will have to be put back in manually. Thank you, Vince

[@brucejomms]

Excellent tutorial Vince, thanks for sharing with us. Does this work with Mach4? Every time I download a new copy of 4 it gives me a new machine ID and therefore will not let me use the previous lic.dat file ... if you get what I mean... Every time I download a fresh copy of Mach4 for whatever reason, generally because of corrupt HDD, I have to go back to the vendor and plead to get a new lic.dat that matches the new machine Id. He has given it to me on two occasions but pushing the friendship if I want to get a new lic.dat from him again.... Any advise on that would be appreciated Mate. Thanks again, Bruce.

[@corvetteguy50]

Hey Bruce, I really appreciate your support. Unfortunately Mach4 is a completely different animal in that Artsoft is trying to control virtually every aspect of the software. Their licenses are heavily monitored to prevent piracy, so at this point you'll have to live with their vendor supplying a new license. I'm not a Mach4 fan for many reasons, and this is certainly one of them. I suggest if you haven't already seen it you review my Pumotix motion control software. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2jCiauvlquGjKs Thank you, Vince

[@brucejomms]

@@corvetteguy50 Thanks Vince for your response. I was afraid that was going to be the answer.... No worries, should I have catastrophic HDD failure I will have to annoy the vendor again. Cheers Mate.

[@maccaslasher]

Good video. Can you tell me how you get mach3 to run on windows 10. I had to use an old computer because i was told it wont run on 64bit windows.

[@corvetteguy50]

Thank you for your support. Here's my UC-400 turnkey package www.ebay.com/itm/144862296429 this will convert a parallel port based breakout board into an ethernet controlled system which is compatible with Windows 10 in 32bit, and 64bit. Thank you, Vince

[@IH1940HAY]

In your example I see a “Mach3 mill.MXL” in the mach3 list of files, but in the fresh version of mach3 I just downloaded I do not see a file by that name. Where / how do I copy the MACH3MILL.XB5 back up file in order to import my settings to the new version of Mach3? Or did mach3 do away with this super way of importing BU copy of the system files? Thanks

[@corvetteguy50]

I suggest uninstalling the software, and reinstalling it. If its not a licensed version meaning you bought it then it will be limited. If you still need help you can schedule a consultation because I'm in the position of a mechanic being asked about a problem with a car without it in front of me. Thank you, Vince

[@robert_g_fbg]

Do these xml backups include screen sets? And thanks for this video!

[@corvetteguy50]

Robert, Thank you for your support. The backup .XMLs are just for the settings in your system, and don't include screen sets. Thank you, Vince

[@mitchlees9622]

You have Mach3 on a Windows10 laptop, which is what I would like to do, but I was told that Mach would not run properly on Windows10. So I have it installed on an old Windows7 desk top. Will I be ok to follow your procedure an put it on the new laptop please? Thanks Mitch

[@corvetteguy50]

Mitch, thank you for your support. Mach3 works great with Windows 10. You will install it without installing the parallel port driver as its not used with your laptop. You'll require a USB motion controller www.ebay.com/itm/132505537529, or ESS motion controller www.ebay.com/itm/133064380079 to enable signal conversion properly. Thank you, Vince

[@mitchlees9622]

@@corvetteguy50 Thank you. I will get busy today doing the conversion. Like many others, I find your tutorials very helpful. Look forward to the new ones you have planned. Mitch

[@corvetteguy50]

Thank you again sir. Vince

[@IH1940HAY]

About a year ago the PC running my 17 year old DIY cnc died. I had made a BU of mach, however it wasn’t as extensive as it should have been, I understand now. I got a new PC running the CNC, with a telephone connection aid. Everything is working except the Auto Z axis zero utility, the text file is exactly the same. I have used it since then using the paper method Z axis method. My problem is I now have several projects that have up to 3 bit changes and NEED the auto zero now. Currently if I auto zero, it will make the first auto zero OK, but if I try to zero again it goes down about 1/32” then us about 1” and keeps not working like that until I restart the CNC again, Do you have any suggestions that might correct this situation? Thanks

[@corvetteguy50]

Thank you for your support, but unfortunately without setting up a remote consultation to see what's actually going on with your settings/system I can't offer support. The same analogy would be if you asked a mechanic about a noise you heard on your car, and asking him what's wrong with it without him being able to see it. My information is in the video's description if you would like to set one up. Thank you, Vince

[@IH1940HAY]

@ what do you charge for a remote consultation?

[@corvetteguy50]

Please contact me directly for pricing from my video's description. Thank you, Vince

[@allbeit582]

After mach3 install, aren't you supposed to restart the computer before opening the program ?

[@corvetteguy50]

Allbeit, thank you for your support. It really doesn't matter as Mach3 isn't a typical program that requires a restart for registry entries to be updated. Thank you, and have a great weekend! Vince

[@FrederikVoldbirk]

Hello, I'm currently running on a setup where i had an old XP, 32 bit where the PC unfortunately died. luckily I manage to backup the files, but this time i would like to use a newer Windows10, 64 bit, because i don't wan't to run into this issue again. It was connected through a USB so i figured i could use your precedure, but for some reason i can't get any of the settings to be applied on the new machine, eventhough i took the backup from the XML repository, applied and renamed it, into the March3 folder. I have no manual for the machine and i figured it would be a quite a hard work to complete the whole setup without it. Hope you can help me :-) Kind Regards Frederik Voldbirk

[@corvetteguy50]

Hey Frederik, thank you for your support. Unfortunately you're not able to use Mach3 with a 64bit version of Windows unless you're using a USB motion controller, or ethernet motion controller as Mach3's standard interface for communication is by using a parallel port while only supporting Windows operating systems with 32bit architecture. Thank you, Vince

[@FrederikVoldbirk]

Thank you for the very Quick response :-) It was already connected to the controller through a USB, with the 32bit XP system. So i believe it’s already Connected to a USB motion board. So i thought that i could use the same settings on the Windows 10 64bit

[@corvetteguy50]

@@FrederikVoldbirk Ok, if you're using a USB controller then copying the HTML file should in theory give you all your settings. If not I would start with reinstalling Mach3 to see if it solves the issue. Thank you, Vince

[@albertozertuche4733]

@@corvetteguy50, ok what’s the html and where do i find it I did everything you said but the cnc doesn’t move it moves on the computer but not the motor I I’m using a usb cable. Do you think my 5axis card is the problem? It used to work with xp and usb cable but with windows 10 in this laptop is not working so you think I am missing a driver?

[@corvetteguy50]

Please schedule a consultation as there's no way I can answer your question without seeing your system the same way a mechanic can't diagnose a car simply from a client explaining its making a noise. Thank you, Vince

[@kirkdittenber7003]

Played around some more and just decided to buy another Mach3 liscence for my other computer. Unfortunately the Newfangled solutions website won't let me in. I keep getting "website unresponsive". Not sure if this is on my end or their end. You would think they would love to get another $175 out of me. I will figure this out.

[@corvetteguy50]

I really don't think the license is the issue. You may want to try a new flash drive to see if it helps if you haven't already. I've seen issues with them in the past. Thank you, Vince