Activating fastWorks

Request a License Key

  1. As part of activating fastWorks (fastProject & fastDecision), you need to request a license key

  2. When received, please save this license key, as it can be used again if you change computers

  3. Now, start fastProject

  4. If fastProject starts on the “Start screen”, double-click Blank project to start a new project

  5. Click File > fastProject Info (see screen below). NOTE: if you do not see fastProject Info, it may mean the Global.mpt file was not installed correctly. In this case, do the following:

    • Exit fastProject/MS Project (if open)

    • Open a File Explorer window and locate c:\Program Files\fastProject\System and copy the Global.mpt file

    • Open another File Explorer window and locate c:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\MS Project\16\en-US

      • If AppData is not visible, File Explorer > View > Show > Hidden Items

    • Paste the Global.mpt file copied earlier to this folder (ok to replace)

    • Start fastProject > start a blank project > File > fastProject Info

  6. Click License Request to generate a unique code

  7. Use the Copy Button to copy and then send the code to contact@lateralworks.com

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Activate fastProject

  1. On receipt of your license key, open fastProject

  2. Click File > fastProject Info (see screen below)

  3. Click Activate

  4. Enter (or paste) the license key

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Activate fastDecision

  1. Now open fastDecision

  2. Click File > fastDecision Info (see screen below)

  3. Click Activate

  4. Enter (or paste) the same license key

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