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Modo 3D discontinued, free to download (ten year offline license)

Omega ManOmega Man Posts: 87
edited November 2024 in Carrara Discussion

I know a lot of people use Blender in addition to a Daz or Carrara workflow but it is worth mentioning that Modo 3D has been announced to cease to exist, and the company sent out an email to users giving a farewell offline ten year license.  However the links are free for anyone to access and there is no "phoning home" or anything.  The license will expire after ten years but I guess that will be fine for many of you.  So go ahead and enhance your Daz or Carrara workflow.  NB:- Modo 16 is reckoned to be the most stable, even over version 17.

The EOL license file:
https://campaigns.foundry.com/modo-eol-license

This will work for any of the following versions (Modo download links):-

Here they are for Modo 17.0v8
https://thefoundry.s3.amazonaws.com/products/modo/17.0v8/Modo17.0v8.207049.msi
https://thefoundry.s3.amazonaws.com/products/modo/17.0v8/Modo17.0v8.207049-OSX.dmg
https://thefoundry.s3.amazonaws.com/products/modo/17.0v8/Modo17.0v8.207049-ARM.dmg
https://thefoundry.s3.amazonaws.com/products/modo/17.0v8/Modo17.0v8.207049.sh
And for Modo 16.1v8:
https://thefoundry.s3.amazonaws.com/products/modo/16.1v8/Modo16.1v8_Windows.msi
https://thefoundry.s3.amazonaws.com/products/modo/16.1v8/Modo16.1v8_macOS.dmg
https://thefoundry.s3.amazonaws.com/products/modo/16.1v8/Modo16.1v8_Linux.sh

Modo 15.2v4:
https://thefoundry.s3.amazonaws.com/products/modo/15.2v4/Modo15.2v4_Windows.msi
https://thefoundry.s3.amazonaws.com/products/modo/15.2v4/Modo15.2v4_macOS.pkg
https://thefoundry.s3.amazonaws.com/products/modo/15.2v4/Modo15.2v4_Linux.run
Modo 14.2v2:
https://thefoundry.s3.amazonaws.com/products/modo/14.2v2/Modo14.2v2_Windows.msi
https://thefoundry.s3.amazonaws.com/products/modo/14.2v2/Modo14.2v2_macOS.pkg
https://thefoundry.s3.amazonaws.com/products/modo/14.2v2/Modo14.2v2_Linux.run

Modo content:
https://s3.amazonaws.com/thefoundry/products/modo/11.0v1/content/Modo11_Content1_Windows.exe
https://s3.amazonaws.com/thefoundry/products/modo/11.0v1/content/Modo11_Content2_Windows.exe
https://s3.amazonaws.com/thefoundry/products/modo/11.0v1/content/Modo11_Content3_Windows.exe
https://s3.amazonaws.com/thefoundry/products/modo/11.0v1/content/Modo11_Content1_MacOS.pkg
https://s3.amazonaws.com/thefoundry/products/modo/11.0v1/content/Modo11_Content2_MacOS.pkg
https://s3.amazonaws.com/thefoundry/products/modo/11.0v1/content/Modo11_Content3_MacOS.pkg
https://s3.amazonaws.com/thefoundry/products/modo/11.0v1/content/Modo11_Content1_Linux.run
https://s3.amazonaws.com/thefoundry/products/modo/11.0v1/content/Modo11_Content2_Linux.run
https://s3.amazonaws.com/thefoundry/products/modo/11.0v1/content/Modo11_Content3_Linux.run

Source for download links and also additional downloads for v11, v12, and v13:
https://support.foundry.com/hc/en-us/articles/360019180479-Q100595-Download-links-for-previous-Modo-versions

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  • WendyLuvsCatzWendyLuvsCatz Posts: 39,999

    cool for us

    thanks for sharing

  • HeadwaxHeadwax Posts: 10,385

    Thank you , I wonder if it does b splines hmm google says it does and sculpting ! It will make a terrific plugin for carrara thanks

  • Bunyip02Bunyip02 Posts: 9,224
    edited November 2024

    Not another 3D program to hoard collect install on my computer .......

    Edit - With Modo now installed there are now 46 items installed in my 3D directory ...

    Post edited by Bunyip02 on
  • DiomedeDiomede Posts: 15,388

    Thank you for the notice.  Much appreciated.

  • WendyLuvsCatzWendyLuvsCatz Posts: 39,999

    DAZ used Modo for most if not all of their core figures 

  • Bunyip02Bunyip02 Posts: 9,224

    WendyLuvsCatz said:

    DAZ used Modo for most if not all of their core figures 

    Good to know !

    But after investing heavily in Blender with extra tutes and Addons will have to be very good for me to change over. Will give it a try after I complete all of the Blender tutes I have lined up.

  • ed3Ded3D Posts: 2,458
    edited November 2024

    ..  well  ,   this is  Amazeing  ..  Thanx

    Post edited by ed3D on
  • DartanbeckDartanbeck Posts: 21,937

    Headwax said:

    Thank you , I wonder if it does b splines hmm google says it does and sculpting ! It will make a terrific plugin for carrara thanks

    Yes, and Much More!

    It has 'procedural modeling' features. I remember wanting to make the jump and subscribe when they demonstrated that back when they did (it's all become blurry to me - so much going on these days) but, alas... it was waay over what little ol' me could afford.

  • TorquinoxTorquinox Posts: 4,239
    edited November 2024

    Thanks for the tip! Still an unfortunate end for another well-regarded program.

    Post edited by Torquinox on
  • ElorElor Posts: 3,129

    Omega Man said:

    Here they are for Modo 17.0v8

    https://thefoundry.s3.amazonaws.com/products/modo/17.0v8/Modo17.0v8.207049-OSX.dmg.dmg

    The link is wrong, due to the double '.dmg' at the end. The correct link is:

    https://thefoundry.s3.amazonaws.com/products/modo/17.0v8/Modo17.0v8.207049-OSX.dmg

    And thank you for the information yes

  • Omega ManOmega Man Posts: 87

    @ Elor, corrected now I hope.  Thank you for pointing this out..  smiley

  • Omega ManOmega Man Posts: 87
    edited November 2024

    The very final version of Modo was just released today.  Modo version 17.1.  No other release will follow..
    https://thefoundry.s3.amazonaws.com/products/modo/17.1v1/Modo17.1v1.251515-Release.msi
    Get it before the link vanishes (use the same license download from first post).

    Promo video, does look amazing to be fair..

    Post edited by Omega Man on
  • HeadwaxHeadwax Posts: 10,385

    Thanks again 

  • ElorElor Posts: 3,129

    Omega Man said:

    The very final version of Modo was just released today.  Modo version 17.1.  No other release will follow..
    https://thefoundry.s3.amazonaws.com/products/modo/17.1v1/Modo17.1v1.251515-Release.msi
    Get it before the link vanishes (use the same license download from first post).

    Do you have a link to MacOS releases ?

    The support site only have link up to version 17.0v8

  • Omega ManOmega Man Posts: 87

    I am not a Mac user but try this:-

    https://www.foundry.com/products/eula?main_interest=modo&product_family_id=modo&dl_file=Modo17.1v1.251515-ARM-Release.dmg

  • ElorElor Posts: 3,129

    Thank you !

  • Jetbird D2Jetbird D2 Posts: 103

    That is really sad. Wonder what is the reasoning. I guess software market is too saturated and it is difficult to keep up, especially with all the AI tools out there. 
    I guess their marketing team was a bit meh and didn;t make good decisions to make the pricing right. Don't know their last pricing model, but years ago, it was a bit pricey, but that was expected in that segment. 
    Good thing they made it available for the masses for ten years. That is very generous and thoughtful. That shows that open source tools a way more reliable in terms of having chances of survival. I couldn;t ever imagine Modo to be discontinued, it was upper class 3D tool. Bummer. 

     

    Thank you for sharing the info and links! 
    Enjoy using it for those who will :)  

  • ironmanmike1313ironmanmike1313 Posts: 6

    I've been using modo since I started. Its really very capeable and should stay revlevant for a few years to come.

  • 3Diva3Diva Posts: 11,970

    Thank you so much Omega Man! The amount of work you put into the thread and providing all the links is much appreciated! I really look forward to checking this program out! :D

  • kenmokenmo Posts: 986

    Does anyone know how to install the ModoEOL.lic or know a link explaining how to?

    I downloaded Modo v 17.1 but can not how to install the license.

    Thanks kindly...

     

  • StezzaStezza Posts: 8,731

    the link is in the first post wink

    Modo End of Life License | Foundry

  • kenmokenmo Posts: 986

    Stezza said:

    the link is in the first post wink

    Modo End of Life License | Foundry

    Thanks kindly. I was able to enter the Modo lisc file.

  • Omega ManOmega Man Posts: 87
    edited September 5

    Amazingly there is now a Permanent offline license for Modo.  Read their conditions, but it is on a public page and apparently fully offline Perpetual.

    https://campaigns.foundry.com/modo-eol-license-perpetual?utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9hzDTZuyw3DAybr0nNslEfn9jbCYyUtDd80Cod5Wog0MMzqjlo1Tqu6Rf1rBYwlXIoMjENDNMgT3nfk8mauQRhGkonnw&_hsmi=336770054&utm_content=336770054&utm_source=hs_email

    The download link will disappear at the end of Oct 2025..

    Post edited by Omega Man on
  • Steve KSteve K Posts: 3,418
    edited September 6

    I have not been following this since I am not a MODO user (a previous Lighrtwave user), but it sounds similar to the happy decision to make VUE free, a program that I do use and love.  

    Post edited by Steve K on
  • Richard HaseltineRichard Haseltine Posts: 107,857

    Steve K said:

    I have not been following this since I am not a MODO user (a previous Lighrtwave user), but it sounds similar to the happy decision to make VUE free, a program that I do use and love.  

    They originally did it for ten years, but I am not clear how universal this is intended to be (it says it is only for those with an active maintenance arrangement)

  • wsterdanwsterdan Posts: 3,038
    edited September 6

    Richard Haseltine said:

    Steve K said:

    I have not been following this since I am not a MODO user (a previous Lighrtwave user), but it sounds similar to the happy decision to make VUE free, a program that I do use and love.  

    They originally did it for ten years, but I am not clear how universal this is intended to be (it says it is only for those with an active maintenance arrangement)

    For what it's worth, I downloaded it yesterday and installed it today and after activating it the foundry.lic file it generates lists "14-nov-2034" as the end date (which I believe would be 10 years after they decided to give it away). I've never owned the software nor had any agreements with them previously, and only created an account for the download yesterday.

    Post edited by wsterdan on
  • Steve KSteve K Posts: 3,418

    Not sure what to think, website is here:

    https://www.bentley.com/software/e-on-software-free-downloads/

    "we are offering free downloads and usage of VUE, PlantFactory, and PlantCatalog as perpetual versions to anyone interested in continuing to utilize these products and technologies! Simply download the product and acknowledge the new end-user-license-agreement (EULA) agreeing to using the software without support."  The word "maintenance" is not on that page.

    I am still using my 2023 version which seems to be working fine.  Here is a short trailer with shots @ 5 and 13 seconds that I could not do any other way than VUE:

     

  • wsterdanwsterdan Posts: 3,038
    edited September 7

    wsterdan said:

    Richard Haseltine said:

    Steve K said:

    I have not been following this since I am not a MODO user (a previous Lighrtwave user), but it sounds similar to the happy decision to make VUE free, a program that I do use and love.  

    They originally did it for ten years, but I am not clear how universal this is intended to be (it says it is only for those with an active maintenance arrangement)

    For what it's worth, I downloaded it yesterday and installed it today and after activating it the foundry.lic file it generates lists "14-nov-2034" as the end date (which I believe would be 10 years after they decided to give it away). I've never owned the software nor had any agreements with them previously, and only created an account for the download yesterday.

    To clarify, I was talking about the Modo license, which was offered free for 10 years, not VUE. Sorry for any confusion.

    Post edited by wsterdan on
  • WendyLuvsCatzWendyLuvsCatz Posts: 39,999

    Richard Haseltine said:

    Steve K said:

    I have not been following this since I am not a MODO user (a previous Lighrtwave user), but it sounds similar to the happy decision to make VUE free, a program that I do use and love.  

    They originally did it for ten years, but I am not clear how universal this is intended to be (it says it is only for those with an active maintenance arrangement)

    well they haven't stopped all the YouTube channels dedicated to 3D modelling from sharing 

  • Steve KSteve K Posts: 3,418

    wsterdan said:

    To clarify, I was talking about the Modo license, which was offered free for 10 years, not VUE. Sorry for any confusion.

    OK, thanks for the clarification, I did misunderstand. 

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