vray next suddenly -197 license error

[Crayox13]

Hi guys,
did Next stopped being beta because my license doesn't work all of the sudden. It was fine this morning and now it's not working. I tried the latest 5.1.0. and the same problem. Also I installed creatives update weeks ago so it can't be that.

[leehumphries]

mine did the same. Im assuming as Next is released now beta is over and license ends.

[Crayox13]

shoot...have to buy it fast...maybe they sent out the notices but I didn't notice

[leehumphries]

yes same as me. I have just purchased but im told could be 24-48 hours for Chaos to process with so many to do

[vlado]

Hi guys,
did Next stopped being beta because my license doesn't work all of the sudden. It was fine this morning and now it's not working. I tried the latest 5.1.0. and the same problem. Also I installed creatives update weeks ago so it can't be that.

The beta licenses expire today, yes. V-Ray generally prints a warning in the message log when the expiration date approaches.

Best regards,
Vlado

[alexworx]

Morning all,

I just got the same error message could not obtain license -197 today. So do I need to purchase it today, seems weird that I didn't get any warning. How long before I am back up and running?

Thanks
Alex

[mihail_kuzev]

Hi Alex,

Please contact sales@chaosgroup.com or your local reseller directly ( you can find a list here: https://www.chaosgroup.com/how-to-buy ) - that way you will get more specific information about your purchase/upgrade options.

If you want to start with the official release of V-Ray Next right away please check out our trials page: https://www.chaosgroup.com/download-free-trials