To better understand the experience of our NCR users, every 120 days NCR licenses must be renewed. This helps us understand who is using the software, and allows us to get feedback from our users, like you, to make the best renderer possible.

Yes. Once you renew your license, you may continue to use Non-Commercial RenderMan for your non-commercial projects. Renewal is free.

If you'd like to upgrade to a commercial license with maintenance you'll be able to use RenderMan on commercial projects, receive full technical support, and participate in our RenderMan Beta programs.

Of course. Please refer to the documentation.

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The LicenseApp is a RenderMan Utility that is included with every install of Non-Commercial RenderMan. You’ll find the RenderMan LicenseApp located here: INSTALL_DIR/bin/.

Yes, to open the RenderMan LicenseApp from Maya ... go to the RenderMan menu and select : -RenderMan-> License-> LicenseApp ... -The application will open, detect an expired license, and provide instructions for renewal.

The LicenseApp program, will detect an expired NCR license and give you two options, to renew NCR or upgrade to a commercial license. Choose your preference and a browser will launch with further instructions.

Yes, you need to keep the LicenseApp running while the survey is completed in the browser.

RenderMan is installed by default into a “read only” directory. Simply change the permissions of the RenderMan installation to make it writable. In fact, the only file you need to change is the license file itself, called pixar.license.

Simply re-run the NCR Installer, after completing the Online Survey. With a complete install, everything should work.

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