I've been using ViaCad Pro on a 32bit machine for quite a long time. Currently Version 9 latest build according to the Help > CurrentVersion selection.

I mistakenly bought PowerPack from Punch and then realized what I wanted was PowerPakPro.

So... I bought PowerPackPro and am prepared to install VC Pro V9 on a 64 bit machine so I can use it. I have not gotten around to that yet, so I figured I'd just install the PowerPack I bought from Encore on the 32 bit machine. It seems to install, but nothing happens. Seriously. No new controls. No new functrionality. Nothing. I also never received any form of license key for it, and see no on-line registration for it. I went back and reviewed the specs and now it seems it also requires that it be installed on a 64 bit machine with a 64bit installation. Is that correct? There are a couple comments here on the forums that seem to imply regular PowerPack (not pro) will run on a 32 bit machine. Am I mistaken.

I realize I am out a few hundred dollars for my mistake, but must I make my change over to the 64 bit machine now to use either of the add-ons?

I know some will be tempted to chide me for not upgrading to a 64bit system a long time ago, but please refrain if you can/ For the most part my XP/Embedded 32 bit machine works very well, and I have a really good dual head Radeon Grpahics card in it. The only spare 7/64 machine I have available for CAD/CAM does not have a slot for it. I suppose that's the main reason I am still using my old computer for CAD/CAM. It works, and I am spoiled with having two good quality high res monitors when I am working.