Installation and licensing

The CNCPS interface from Cornell University is intended for research and teaching purposes only. 

Commercial users are encouraged to contact one of our partners as their software is designed with enhanced speed, efficiency and better optimization capabilities.

Using CNCPS for research and teaching

Cornell University’s CNCPS v6.5.5 is available for research and teaching purposes through the Center for Technology Licensing (CTL).  Usage fees apply to support the ongoing development and maintenance of CNCPS. 

Installation process

Beginning October 1, 2024, all CNCPS users must request access to the platform through CTL by completing the interest form below.  Once the form is submitted, a user agreement will be initiated.  Upon execution of the agreement, users will be given access to the installation file.

 

Installation notes

If you have an existing version of CNCPS on your computer, we recommend uninstalling this version before downloading the latest version below.

  • If you have previously installed CNCPS v.6.5.5 or earlier on your computer, we recommend backing up farm files and uninstalling the initial version before upgrading.
  • If you are asked to run or download the file, select Download.
  • You must have administrator rights to install and run the program.  

Usage fees

The initial installation of CNCPS v.6.5.5 includes a 30-day trial period. Once the 30-day period has been reached, usage fees apply.  Fees outlined below represent a license for the current version and any future updates to version 6.5. Each computer (single-user workstation) where the program is installed requires a separate license.

  • Research license: $200 lifetime license per installation
  • Teaching license: $20 limited license per installation (valid for 180 days)

Teaching licenses are intended for use in classroom or educational environments for instructional purposes only. Please complete teaching license purchases using an institutionally-associated email address. All license purchases are reviewed prior to distribution of activation codes.

Program activation

Continued use of CNCPS after the trial period requires a unique activation code which is provided upon confirmation of payment.  Access to the license payment process is provided by email after accepting the end user license agreement.

The license key from the installed version is needed to complete the online license process. To locate the license key, open the program and select Help – About – View License Details – Copy License Key.

Once payment is received, an activation code will be generated and emailed separately within 1-2 business days.

Previous license holders

If you have an existing version of CNCPS v6 on your computer, we recommend uninstalling this version before downloading the latest version.

Version 6.5 license holders who installed the program before June 13, 2023 may upgrade at no charge. Before installing the version below, be sure to backup your current farm files and uninstall CNCPS version 6.5.5. 

Version 6.1 license holders may choose to upgrade to version 6.5 at no charge.  Please note that due to significant changes to the feed library, feed chemistry, and function of v6.5, farm files that were created in v6.1 cannot be used in v6.5.  

Support

If you are installing the program or completing the online license, please contact us at cncpscattle [at] cornell.edu (cncpscattle[at]cornell[dot]edu). Please be sure to include the license key or activation code for the installation you are inquiring about.  This will help us better serve you. **