Mastercam Launch Parameters
With Mastercam startup parameters, you can control the program's startup with specific licenses and features. This is particularly useful with network licenses to ensure that certain workstations use only certain licenses.
Editing the Mastercam Shortcut with Startup Parameters
You can create a separate shortcut to start Mastercam with your desired settings. Edit the shortcut's target by adding the startup parameters you need. For example:
C:\Program Files\Mastercam 202x\mastercam.exe /M2
This command will start Mastercam using only a basic Mill license.
If you want to start Mastercam with both Mill 3D and Lathe licenses, use the following command:
C:\Program Files\Mastercam 202x\mastercam.exe /L1 /M3
List of Mastercam Startup Parameters
Here is a list of the most common startup parameters:
/ME = Mill Entry
/M1 = Mill Level 1 (version X8 and earlier)
/M2 = Mill (from version X9 onwards, formerly Level 2)
/M3 = Mill 3D (from version X9 onwards, formerly Level 3)
/noM = Mill disabled
/LE = Lathe Entry
/L1 = Lathe
/noL = Lathe disabled
/RE = Router Entry
/R1 = Router Level 1 (version X8 and earlier)
/R2 = Router
/R3 = Router 3D (from version X9 onwards, formerly Router Pro)
/noR = Router disabled
/W2 = Wire
/S = Solids
/noS = Solids disabled
/C5 = Curve/Drill 5-axis
/noC5 = Curve/Drill 5-axis disabled
/V5 = Verify 5-axis
/noV5 = Verify 5-axis disabled
/X5 = Multi-Axis add-on
/noX5 = Multi-Axis disabled
/E = Educational
/I = Industrial
/H = Use HASP; overrides stored setting
/N = Use NetHasp (network); overrides stored setting
/NL = Use NetHasp (local); overrides stored setting
/W = Use software license; overrides stored setting
Using the Mastercam Launcher
The Mastercam Launcher app allows you to easily configure and start Mastercam with desired licenses and features. Follow these steps:
- Open the Windows Start menu and locate the folder for your Mastercam version.
- Select "Mastercam Launcher".
- In the window that opens, choose your desired Mastercam platform and add-ons.
- Select the appropriate license type.
- Decide if you want to use the current desktop shortcut or create a new shortcut with these settings.
- Click "OK" to save the settings.
After this, you can start Mastercam from the desktop shortcut or your newly created shortcut. You'll receive a notification showing the available options for the current session.
Using the Mastercam Launcher simplifies and optimizes the management of shared licenses, ensuring that the needed resources are always available.
