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MASS Website and Activation Server Outage – Updated

Server migration issues have resulted in a (now restored) temporary outage for all MASS software renewals and license activation attempts   Update for MASS Version 4.0 Release: Online Activation functionality has been restored. Click here for the full release notification and here for the full change log, including an explanation Read more…

By Brad Crumb, 2 years3 weeks ago
Licensing

Updated Pricing Announced for all MASS Licenses

After five years of consistent renewal pricing, a small change has been applied to all renewal and purchase prices   This article originally was featured on the MASS Software Blog, formerly hosted on the software section of the Canada Masonry Design Centre website. CMDC is the authorized technical service provider Read more…

By Brad Crumb, 3 years3 weeks ago
Licensing

Offline Activation: How to start using MASS without an internet connection

If you have a purchased or renewed license but don’t have access to internet, offline activation is what you will need to start designing with MASS. As mentioned in our Activation Guide, the easiest way to activate MASS is online. If you have internet but the online activation is still Read more…

By Brad Crumb, 4 years3 weeks ago
Licensing

Help! Online Activation is not working

While it should be simple and straightforward, for some reason, MASS just refuses to activate. Follow these steps to get your license activated today.   If you can read this article but MASS thinks you don’t have internet, there are two things you can do to get around this issue. Read more…

By Brad Crumb, 4 years3 weeks ago
Licensing

The Definitive Activation Guide for MASS

Whether you are activating for the first time or renewing your license, this guide will help you gain access to the full MASS software In order to be able to activate MASS, you need to know your serial number which starts with the letter B and is 31 characters long. Read more…

By Brad Crumb, 4 years3 weeks ago
This candid photo shows Brad pondering the inner workings of MASS as well as his deeply rooted philosophical struggle with the purpose of life itself.
Licensing

Clearing up the Confusion around MASS Licenses

Helping you find the answers to your MASS licensing questions quickly and easily! Each year around this time, hundreds of calls and emails come through our office asking about the MASS software renewal process. [callout title=”First of all, please don’t hesitate to call or email if you have questions!” button=”Contact Read more…

By Brad Crumb, 5 years3 weeks ago
Licensing

MASS License Purchases and Renewals: What’s the difference and which is best for me?

How to get up and running with the MASS software, what difference between license purchases and renewals, and how you can save the most money! This post is part of a quick FAQ series Brad and I have put together to make it easier to find answers to the questions Read more…

By Luisa Carrillo, 5 years3 weeks ago
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