Licensing
We have implemented new licensing process for ProgeCAD India. Following are the steps:
- Whenever client buys ProgeCAD software, we will provide a unique license serial number.
- Client can install the software and activate the license using above license key. Internet is required in computer during first time activation. Otherwise, follow the email registration process as instructed by software.
- Once it is activated, the license key will be locked for that particular computer in our system. Thus, the serial number cannot be used to activate ProgeCAD in any other computer.
- License activation is required again either through live internet connection or email.
- In case user formats his computer, the same license key will work again without problems. That license key is always valid for the first computer.
- It is also possible to transfer the license to another computer by providing a request document.
- At any given point time, one license key is needed per computer.
- Whenever users upgrade their license to a latest version, the previous version license key will be blocked in our system and new license key will be issued.
What is Network License?
The progeCAD NLM version (Network License Manager) allows to run concurrently a number of progeCAD copies corresponding to the number of licenses purchased on various workstations within the same network (LAN or Internet).
The NLM version consists of two parts:
1. ProgeCAD clients, that can be installed on the unlimited number of workstations. The maximum number of progeCAD copies for concurrent use corresponds to the number of purchased licenses.
2. The NLM Server software, that can be installed on any PC of the network, including progeCAD workstations. NLM Server manages licenses and assigns them to the users who want to use progeCAD.
It is recommended to install NLM Server on a PC with Internet access for further registration and activation of licenses.
NLM Server, lacking GUI, can be monitored and managed from any PC on the network via the NLM Monitor software (included in the NLM Server Installation).
The NLM Server Management provides the possibility to add eventually purchased new licenses, remove licenses or monitor their state (availability, the user who works with the software, expiration, etc). progeCAD users working within the network can immediately obtain a license from the Server, valid during the period of progeCAD, or they can request a Take-Away license that will allow them to work on a workstation out of this network for a necessary period of time (up to 30 days maximum).
Note: Each Take-Away license reduces the number of licenses available on the network by one for the Take-Away license duration period or till the moment of the license release.
How to obtain a Take-Away License?
You can work not only connected to NLM Server, but you can also obtain a license for some period of time that allows you to work disconnected from NLM Server. This type of license is called a Take-Away license.
To get a Take-Away license, you must launch the program “NLM TakeAway” that you can find in the progeCAD Center placed in the Start Menu (going to “All programs > progeCAD 2013 Professional ENG > Utility” in Windows 7 and later).