Thank you for your assistance:
As usual- the problem was down to user error.
I became confused by a similarly named but now deprecated older plug in.
In process of creating detailed screen shots documenting the loop I was in...
I finally realized my mistake.
you see my Skethucation friends....apparently I'm afflicted with what they call, in todays vernacular, "the big dumb"

But, I draw well, and have good grooming habits..so I've got that going for me which is nice....

Anyway...please disregard my prior post. All is well.
The plugins now function as expected - (as they will do when installed correctly and not fighting with other plug ins)
I couldn't be happier.
Once again thanks I'm very grateful for the prompt support offered by this forum.
you guys are great.

-Spicoli's Dad

Similar problem to others here with Fredo Plugins - All licensed up (glad Fredo is getting some dough!)

Symptoms:
Get the "trial license expired" message - go to validate - navigate to where I stored my license files- The License files are invisible.(though actually there)
So ...no validation is possible...

The Answers:
Yes I searched before asking.
Yes - I had to repair my SU install after a nasty fight with Vray's latest version.
Yes- IIRC everything worked before that though Im not 100% sure.

Followed several similar threads with various fixes suggested there-
So far I tried:
Deleting the C:/user data fredo folder,
Uninstalling Sketchucation tools.
Reinstalling Sketchucation Tools to latest
Ran Fredo Updater - everything green and "up to date"

Obviously a path or permissions issue somewhere....checker can't/won't/doesn't see the licenses -
any help on getting it pointed correctly?

Fear we're headed to a "gut it/scorched earth" situation here...a lengthy process

Thanks for all you do!