Re-licensing an s-430iW with RJ3 controller... what options do I want/need?

Hello,

Robot newbie here. I've essentially been given an old s-430iW that was gathering dust at my employer, and am now going through the re-license process with Fanuc.

A couple of questions:

1. My understanding is that all installed options on the controller are essentially lost once it's been re-licensed. Meaning if I want things that are already on there, I'd need to buy them. Correct?

Currently installed (via STATUS/Version ID on teach pendant):

English dictionary
Fanuc Handling tool
Kernel Software
Basic Software
Karel run-time environment
Robot servo code
s-430iW floor maintenance
Macros, skip/offset
Hour meter
Position registers
Program number selection
Floppy connection
TCP auto set
Cycle time priority
CE mark (pretty sure I don't need this as I'm not in Europe)
Controller back-up
Error recovery
Soft limit

Would I lose all of the above unless I specifically request they be added back on?

2. I'm being offered a 25% discount on the first order (ie, this one). I've had them quote the ASCII upload option so I can load .LS files on the controller and have them converted to .TP files. My plan is to use 3rd-party (not Fanuc) software for offline programming (.LS files), ultimately to become a large-format 3d printer. Given the use as a fabrication-robot... any recommendations for Fanuc options I might want to add up-front so I can benefit from the discount?

Any insight is appreciated.

Matt

And to clarify... what basic options would I want/need that would be deemed essential to robot operation, troubleshooting and/or maintenance?

I did not officially re-license, but I did upgrade the controller and added the ASCII upload option. Now I can by-pass the maketp.exe method of converting programs to a .tp format and directly load .ls files to the controller, which is nice.

Basically I went through a (very friendly) local integrator and they were able to leverage their relationship with Fanuc to by-pass the re-license fee.