Special Workflows
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Evaluation version but NO product activation
The product starts in evaluation mode but the evaluation version cannot be activated and converted to a full version. This workflow is ideal if you deliver a special build of the application for the full version.
FullVersionIsTimeLimited=false
By default, the Demo Version / Evaluation Version is either a
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Endless evaluation version, product activation, full version
The product has an endless evaluation period. This workflow is ideal for a free version, which can be upgraded to a full version with more options.
FullVersionIsTimeLimited=false
Valid number of days = 0
To use this option just do not define an expiry date and set days for evaluation to 0. See screenshot.
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Typical start screen - evaluation version without time limitation
Endless evaluation version, product activation, full version is time limited
The product has an endless evaluation period. This workflow is ideal for a free version, which can be upgraded to a full version with more options. After the product activation, it is a full version with a time limitation.
Valid number of days = 0
To use this option just do not define an expiry date and set days for evaluation to 0. See screenshot.
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The time limitation of the full version is coded in the Serial Number.
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| Create Serial Number with time limitation for full version |
One or more time dependent message screens can be defined to notify the user before the product expires - Details
To prevent, that the user can install the product again after it expired, there are 2 options:
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Evaluation Version needs to be activated
If the evaluation needs to be activated or you want to collect address data, see chapter: Evaluation Version - Special Workflows