panasonic fp win pro 7 free version. will it work??

[dog_bat]

Currently working on a job for panasonic using FP-XH model PLC.
I have finished my code and it seems to be working as expected (hopefully)

I am using FP WIN PRO 7 free basic for programming and am anticipating ordering the software once the project is closer to upload time.

I have heard that the free version allows upload so long as code is less than 10,000 steps. this is certainly true of my current project and could save me $800 if true. Has anyone else encountered this?

 

[I_Automation]

It's been a while, but 10,000 seems high from what I remember.


I am thinking it is more like Automation Direct's free DirectSoft that is limited to 100 instructions.


A limit of 10,000 would allow a lot of programs, and if installed on a VM it could be used forever.

 

[dog_bat]

Thats a really good point, now im starting to trust it even less.

here is the link to where I read this:
https://controllogic.com.au/blog/post/gain-free-access-to-panasonic-s-fpwin-pro-7

Not sure how this community feels about posting links but maybe it would help.

I'm going to look into automation direct though, that alone could be an option aswell, THANKS!