The FastCAM Backup Utility allows you to transport your settings from one PC to another simply.
Also, if you wish to Install a later version of FastCAM onto the same computer, then you can use this guide to achieve that.
OLD PC = The computer you have an install for already
NEW PC = The computer you are installing FastCAM Onto
Follow these instructions to move your install:
OLD PC Instructions
1 - Download FastCAM Backup Utility
http://www.fastcam.com/download/Utilities/FastCAM_Backup_Utility_Setup.exe
2 - Install & Run the Backup Utility
3 - In the Backup Utility, choose ‘Backup’ from the Actions bar. This will create a ZIP File that is a backup of your FastCAM Control Settings
Note: If you want to transfer More than just your setup files, you can, using the configure tool.
It is recommended you do NOT transfer the EXE files.
Steps 4 - 6 are ONLY for users reinstalling onto the SAME PC. Skip ahead to NEW PC Instructions if you are installing to a new PC
4 - Backup the Whole FastCAM folder
64 Bit Computers - C:\Program Files (x86)\FastCAM
32 Bit Computers - C:\Program Files\FastCAM
5 - Uninstall FastCAM
6 - On the Same PC apply the steps as described in New PC Instructions
NEW PC Instructions
1 - Copy the Backup .zip file to your NEW PC
2 - Run your most recent FastCAM installer.
When installing, select any of your current controllers. They will be overwritten by the Restore
3 - Install the FastCAM Backup Utility (Either copy the installer, or download from the link again)
http://www.fastcam.com/download/Utilities/FastCAM_...
4 - Run the Backup Utility
5 - Click on the ‘Restore’ Action. Then select the backup ZIP you moved to the new computer in step (4)
If you are programming a single machine from FastCAM then you are done!
MULTIPLE MACHINE extra steps
If you have multiple machines programmed by FastCAM then follow these last few steps:
6 - Navigate to your FastCAM folder, usually located in:
64 Bit Computers - C:\Program Files (x86)\FastCAM
32 Bit Computers - C:\Program Files\FastCAM
7 - Delete the SETUP.DAT file in that folder
8 - In the FastCAM Folder, find the MACHINES.DAT File, and open in Notepad
9 - Check that each Machine's Path to the Controller files is still valid. This can be easily broken when moving from a 32 bit machine to a 64 bit machine, because FastCAM's default install location changes, as shown in step (6).
For example, this would be the Path to check:
Once this is all done, your FastCAM ready to go with your same Control Files!