BorisFX Deactivates "Legacy" Mocha Pro Licenses
Background
[edit | edit source]Boris FX is a software developer based in Miami, Florida who develops computer graphics software for use in the visual effects industry. One of their most-widely used products is Mocha Pro, a planar and mesh tracking software package that allows artists to track the motion of planar surfaces.
FlexLM Licenses Discontinued
[edit | edit source]Starting September 1, 2021, Boris FX discontinued its support of all FlexLM licenses in favor RLM (Reprise License Manager) for its planar tracking software, Mocha Pro. In doing so, Boris FX rendered all versions of Mocha Pro prior to V6 non-transferrable from the computer on which it is currently installed. According to a notice from Boris FX's official FAQ posted on October 20, 2022, "moving your license to a new computer will require an upgrade or subscription plan."[1] Because of this policy change, should a user who purchased Mocha Pro at any time prior to September 1, 2021 wish to reinstall their copy of Mocha Pro on a different computer, they will no longer able to do so.