If you've updated the file but KeyShot won't accept it, check these three common culprits:
Are you looking to your license to a new machine, or are you having trouble with a floating license server?
KeyShot uses a file to verify your seat. Unlike modern "subscription" software that only requires a login, KeyShot 9 often relies on this physical file being placed in a specific directory or pointed to during the software's startup sequence. How to Update Your KeyShot 9 License keyshot 9 license file upd
: /Users/YourUserName/Library/Application Support/KeyShot 9 Troubleshooting "Invalid License File" Errors
: Open the application. If your license is expired or missing, a registration wizard should appear automatically. If you've updated the file but KeyShot won't
: Ensure you have administrative rights to the folder where the license is stored, otherwise, KeyShot won't be able to "read" the file on startup. Moving to a New Computer
: A license file for KeyShot 8 or KeyShot 10 will not work for KeyShot 9. Ensure the file header matches your installed version. How to Update Your KeyShot 9 License :
If you are updating your setup by moving to a new workstation, don't forget to the license on the old machine first. Go to Help > Deactivate License on the old computer. This "frees up" the seat so your new license file can be successfully generated and verified on the new hardware.
: If you are not connected to the internet or have a specific file to upload, choose the "Install a license file (.lic)" option.
Here is a comprehensive guide on how to manage and update your license file for KeyShot 9. Understanding the KeyShot 9 License File