Unable to compile XMCP due to license complaint

I have a legit licensed version of Xojo 2025 r3.1 that I
have been using for weeks without concern. I have downloaded the source for XMCP
from git hub. When I try to compile it however, I’m told “A
Xojo license is required to build this project.” – on the exact same machine. I have removed and reinstalled my license based on advice from another forum post to no avail.

Anyone have a clue?

What kind of license do you have?

You have a Mac.

Is the project set to compile for Windows, and you only have a Lite licence for Mac?

The license is “Desktop, Database Servers” It’s the $500 purchase.
The project is set to compile for This Computer which is a mac.
Code written in it and my older code all compile fine.
XMCP was written specifically for MacOs

Please show us the window that opens when you select this:

You may redact your email address but please leave the date column in tact.

Here you go. Thanks Tim.

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XMCP is a Console Project.
And Console Apps are not included in the Desktop licence.


You might have a chance to use the code from that project - and embed it in a new Desktop application project so that you can build it.

Similar to Express, which is also commonly used as a Console application. But there’s also a Desktop app as a demo, which just uses the same logic classes within a desktop app.

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The type of project is a Console project (like Web or iOS/Mobile) and your license is only for Desktop (Mac/Windows/Linux). Desktop doesn’t include Console, only Pro does.

I thought Jürg was mentioning an extension, but it’s just the confusing acronym that this project is named :zany_face: I deleted my post to avoid misinforming anyone with my misunderstanding.

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