As of ForceDecks v2.0.9064 (October 2024), most users will no longer need to activate their ForceDecks Windows software.
Read through the below scenarios to determine what steps you may need to take to start testing with ForceDecks.
Before you begin
Ensure that you have the latest ForceDecks version (v2.0.9064 or higher) downloaded on your computer.
Check your Application Version by navigating to Options > Settings.
Download the latest version through the ForceDecks app by clicking on the blue banner (shown below) when it appears, or download the installer from our support guide.
New user with ForceDecks force plates
- Download ForceDecks on your Windows computer.
- Launch the ForceDecks application.
- Press
and enter your VALD credentials to log in.
Upon logging in you will be granted a Standard Licence, giving you unlimited access to the ForceDecks software when using ForceDecks force plates.
Use our Testing with ForceDecks Windows guide for help recording tests.
New user with third-party force plates
To use the ForceDecks software with third-party plates, you will need an Activation Code.
- Download ForceDecks on your Windows computer.
- Launch the ForceDecks application and press
and enter your VALD credentials to log in.
Once you have logged in, ForceDecks will generate a device-specific Licence Key which you will need in addition to an Activation Code.
- Click the Options
cog in the top-right and choose Credentials.
- You can then see your generated Licence Key. Click the Copy button and forward your Licence Key in an email to support@vald.com.
- Our support team will then reply with your Activation Code. Paste the code into the Activation Code field and click Connect (if you are already logged in) or Log in (if you have logged out) to activate your ForceDecks software.
Existing user with ForceDecks force plates
Previously, you needed a device-specific Licence Key and Activation Code to authenticate your ForceDecks software. These Activation Codes would expire after a set period of time.
If you are running ForceDecks v2.0.9064 or higher, you will no longer require an activation code to use ForceDecks Windows software.
Check your Application Version through Options > Settings.
Once you have updated your software, your current activation code will remain active until it expires. The activation code will then be overridden by a new Standard Licence that never expires, giving you unlimited access to ForceDecks.
Existing user with third-party force plates
For existing users with third-party force plates, you will still require an Activation Code to use the ForceDecks software.
When your Activation Code is due to expire, you will see a banner appear at the top of your software.
Copy your Licence Key and email this to support@vald.com to renew. They will provide you with a new Activation Code that you can paste into the Activation Code field.
Transitioning to ForceDecks force plates – Standard Licence
If you are transitioning from third-party force plates to ForceDecks plates, you can click the Standard Licence button to generate a new unlimited licence to use with ForceDecks.
Local Database users
If you use a local database copy of ForceDecks Windows, you will still require an active Activation Code.
When your Activation Code is due to expire, you will see a banner appear at the top of your software.
Switch to Standard Licence
If you are on the latest ForceDecks version, you can go online at any stage and a Standard Licence will automatically override your expired Activation Code. You can then go back offline and resume using your local database version as normal.
Keep using old Activation Code method
Copy your Licence Key and email this to support@vald.com to renew. They will provide you with a new Activation Code that you can paste into the Activation Code field.
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