I have broken my hardware lock (USB Key) for my TDS ForeSight program.
Does anyone know how I can get (buy - of course) a replacement key?
I called Spectra Precision and they really didn't know much about TDS and told me to call a local dealer which I have done, and left a message.
I am getting concerned as no one seems to know what I am talking about. Has anyone else had to replace a TDS hardware lately?
Thanks - T.W.
hi sir , iam in the oposite site i am looking for the program .. i have the usb dongle but does not have the rpogram anymore and cant find it online .. do you happen to have the setup installation file for this ?
PINOST, post: 429699, member: 8430 wrote: hi sir , iam in the oposite site i am looking for the program .. i have the usb dongle but does not have the rpogram anymore and cant find it online .. do you happen to have the setup installation file for this ?
No, I had some old CDs about 12 years ago. I believe that the program is still available but you have to buy it from Spectra Precision. When I contacted them about a dongle repair/replacement they told me "TS", it was my problem.
PINOST, post: 429699, member: 8430 wrote: hi sir , iam in the oposite site i am looking for the program .. i have the usb dongle but does not have the rpogram anymore and cant find it online .. do you happen to have the setup installation file for this ?
I think you can download the program from the Spectra Precision website. Your dongle should work. I had the TDS version for years, and then upgraded to the latest one from the website, and my hardware lock worked just fine.
hi thx for reply it is not on their website anymore ...
Came across this older (2011) post that provides download links that still seem to work:
You can readily download the Spectra branded version, but that really isn't the issue. I know our local dealer carries the dongles, but if I'm not mistaken they are now asking about a grand for them. I think they ran 400 a decade ago before Spectra got their hands on it. I've tried getting someone on here to part with an unused one with no success.
Just because I'm paranoid, doesn't mean they aren't out to get me.
Trimble had a program to replace damaged/non-functional USB keys. The process involves the following steps:
1. Your dealer requests an RMA from Trimble for a replacement lock
2. once the RMA is received, the dealer must send in the damaged/defective USB device
3. Trimble will replace the USB key with a new one at no charge beyond the hassle of jumping through the hoops. Usually takes two or three weeks to complete the process.
That said, I do not know if they will still do that for any of the ForeSight family of software titles.
In the event you have a hardware lock that should be functional but your computer does not seem to recognize it, the remedy for that is to download the drivers from the Sentiel SuperPro USB device from https://sentinel.gemalto.com/support-downloads/sentinel-drivers/
You need the one at the top of the page. It works with everything from Vista forward, including Windows 10
PLEASE NOTE; WHEN YOU INSTALL THIS DRIVER, YOU MUST NOT, REPEAT, NOT, HAVE ANY USB HARDWARE LOCKS IN ANY OF YOUR USB DRIVES BECAUSE IT MAY RENDER THEM INOPERATIVE.
Hello Pinost - did you manage to find the installation file to run the TDS Foresight program with your dongle?? If not I wonder if you would consider parting with the dongle as I have the program installed on an old laptop and would like to use it again but the dongle was lost!
Hello Archaic1, i have a couple dongles from TDS if you are interested. i know that we used them for the foresight data transfer program, and i think we used them for foresight cogo as well.
I was considering throwing the lot on ebay, so i googled and your post came up. if you are still in need let me know.
Hello jsolomon66 - thanks for the response - I definitely am interested in the dongle to utilize the Foresight Program - would it be possible for me to phone you or text you - or Facebook (I'm not really good with Facebook but I'll figure it out). I'm in Canada and my # is 403-804-9487 if you want to send a text with info to contact.
Thanks
jsolomon66, if you still have a Foresight dongle available I'd be interested. Just message me how to get in touch. Thanks. Willy
Just because I'm paranoid, doesn't mean they aren't out to get me.
I have The download saved on a flash drive. I also have the drivers that allows this software to run on windows 10. I have several of the old serial key dongles for this software as well as 1 USB key that I use personally from time to time.?ÿ
I have no idea what functions the old serial key versions are licence'd for..... I believe we used to licence them for everything but roads module.?ÿ I mainly run Trimble business center now days... Though there are still some cogo functions i am fond of on the old Foresight software. Hence I still use the key from time to time.?ÿ
I might be convinced to let go of the dongle with a little persuasion... email me.?ÿ
Does anyone have Terramodel locks for sale? Do you have any Foresight or Foresight DXM locks you'd be willing to part with? Thanks.
If you still had a dongle for sale Id be interested.
Jsolomon66 only posted here that one time, 8 months ago. So if you want to do business with him it might be well send a PM.
You should be able to now. New users can't send PM until we see they aren't spammers. You seem legit. ???