The standard distribution of FlexPDE will run demonstration problems as provided by PDE Solutions Inc, or view stored graphics files from FlexPDE runs without need for license registration. Any other use requires a license, which may be purchased from PDE Solutions Inc in one of many forms.
Internet Key
The standard method of licensing FlexPDE Professional Version is by Internet activation. This mode of licensing generates a text key that locks the execution of FlexPDE to a specific computer. Access to the internet is required on a periodic basis to validate the key. The key can be released from one machine and reactivated on another without difficulty. If you need to use a proxy server for internet access, you can set this information on the "Help | Web Proxy Settings" menu.
Dongle
On request, Professional configurations can be licensed by use of a portable hardware license key (or dongle). You should receive this device in your FlexPDE distribution kit. The standard dongle for use with FlexPDE 6 is a single-machine USB device. You may request a parallel port dongle or network dongle at the time of your order.
In order for FlexPDE to find the dongle, you must
1) Run the appropriate dongle driver install program to load it into your system.
2) Install the dongle in an appropriate USB connector or hub.
3) Start FlexPDE and go to the "Help | Register FlexPDE" menu to inform FlexPDE that it is to look for a dongle license. (See "The Register Dialog")
Network License
FlexPDE can be licensed over a network, in which case one selected machine in the network runs the license manager service (with a network dongle attached), and client computers on the network can request licenses to run FlexPDE on a first-come first-served basis up to the limit of the licensed number of stations. To tell FlexPDE to search the network for a license server, go to the "Help | Register FlexPDE" menu and select "Network Dongle" licensing (See "The Register Dialog"). A network version of the dongle is required.
Software Key
On request, Professional configurations can be licensed in the form of a text key that locks the execution of FlexPDE to a specific computer CPU. If you prefer a software license key, you must first download and install the software and record the computer ID from the sign-on screen or "Help | Register" screen. Include the computer ID on the license application form. Your software key will be sent to you by Email. Copy this key to the FlexPDE installation directory (you may need administrator privileges to do this).
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