We’ve released version 1.5 of our scriptable virtual keyboard wedge software with several new features. Please see the full release announcement here.
Author: Stephan Lechner
New Simple Data Logger and 232key Pro release, Weighing Review Awards
Earlier this month, we released new versions of our 232key Pro scriptable virtual keyboard wedge and our Simple Data Logger software. You can read all about the many improvements in our changelog posts:
Version 1.7: New devices profiles and many other improvements
Simple Data Logger is also nominated for the 2026 Weighing Review Awards in the software category.
You can submit your vote here.
232key version 2026.1
Version 2026.1 of our popular virtual keyboard wedge software 232key Plus and 232key MU are now available for download.
Most improvements concern the licensing functionality (relevant for users with a paid license). A warning is now shown in the status bar and event log if the license expires within 30 days:
Expired licenses are no longer automatically removed and can still be viewed in the license tab:
For further information, please see the changelog on 232key.com.
232key Pro version 1.06
We’ve released version 1.06 of our 232key Pro scriptable keyboard wedge software. Please see the release announcement for further information.
Release Announcement: 232key Pro Version 1.0
232key version 2024.1 and 232key Pro 1.0.0-RC1 released
New releases are available for all versions of 232key!
232key free, Plus and MU have been updated to version 2024.1.
New device profiles:
New characters for “start with” and “end with”:
- Backslash (“\”)
- Minus (“-“)
- Slash (“/”)
This release also contains minor improvements and bug fixes, please see our changelog for further information.
232key Pro is now available as release candidate 1 (RC1)
For the first time, it is now available with a conventional installer for Windows (64 bit). Please see this post for all changes.
New Licensing Terms for 2023: Two-Year Licenses at Reduced Prices
As of 2023, we will be offering two-year licenses at a reduced price, instead of perpetual licenses for our software. 90-day licenses are also available for some of our products.
Our two-year licenses are discounted by around 30% compared to our previous perpetual licenses*, and our 90-day licenses offer a shorter commitment for those who only need the software for a specific project or period of time.
*For 232key Pro, the previous promotional price has become the new default price.
What happens at the end of the licensing period?
After the selected license period ends, the license will expire. If the software has a free version (e.g. 232key Plus/Free), you can continue using it but won’t be able to use the paid features unless you buy a new license. If the software requires a paid license (e.g. 232key MU and 232key Pro), you will need to purchase a new license in order to continue using it.
How do I order a new license?
We are pleased to continue working with FastSpring to handle the online license ordering process. They are a trusted reseller with a user-friendly platform that makes it quick and easy for our customers to purchase new licenses. The entire process is fully automated and now available in multiple languages. For more information, you can check the About tab within the software or visit our dedicated software websites.
Is this a subscription?
No, the license will not automatically renew at the end of the selected period.
What is the reasoning behind these changes?
It’s important to note that the prices of our licenses have not been increased in many years. We decided to switch to shorter-term licenses at a reduced price instead of increasing the prices for perpetual licenses.
By offering shorter-term licenses, we hope to make it easier for our customers to use and stay up-to-date with our software. We believe that this change will also be beneficial for us as software developers, as it will create a more predictable revenue stream and allow us to release updates and improvements more frequently. We hope you will take advantage of these new licensing options and continue to use and enjoy our software.
232key version 2022.1 released
A new release of our popular virtual keyboard wedge software 232key is now available for download.
It contains the following newly added device profiles:
- Acculab AL series
- Dini Argeo (generic profile that should work with most of their weighing instruments)
- Kern (KCP)
- Rice Lake 1280 weight indicator (default format)
All of these profiles are available in the free and paid versions.