I got LB gcode last year, and my update license has about 3 weeks to go.
I just got a new Omtech 55W and upgraded Lightburn to the DSP version a few days ago, and it still shows the update expiry to be the same as before. Is this the intended function?
I’m wondering if I just should have waited and did the DSP full purchase after expiration since I seem to have to pay another full year in the next couple weeks.
Correct, renewal is separate from an upgrade.
One of the reasons for this is that, remember, your software won’t stop working if you don’t renew. You just won’t get any further updates that are released after the expiry date of your license. So if you upgrade from GCode to DSP (for which we only charge you the difference in cost between the two licenses) you will still be able to enjoy all the DSP features until the end of time, even if you don’t renew.
In fact, it’s entirely possible to upgrade your license after it has already expired.
But this is why we also strive to keep the renewal cost at a very reasonable $30. Which is the only price we didn’t increase back in August.