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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.

 

WorkflowType=3

FullVersionIsTimeLimited=false

ActivationStateAfterCPon=0

 

 

 

 

 

Typical start screen - no product activation possible


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.

 

WorkflowType=1

FullVersionIsTimeLimited=false

ActivationStateAfterCPon=2

Valid number of days = 0

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

WorkflowType=1

FullVersionIsTimeLimited=true

ActivationStateAfterCPon=10

Valid number of days = 0

 

 

 

 

 

 

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:

 

Do not allow a reinstallation (recommended) or

Activate tamper detection

 

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