There are four licensing modes that the Structural Engineering Library can operate in:
 

Licensed Mode

 

When you have purchased a software license you will receive a Product Control Code that will allow you to activate the software. After you have entered your Product Control Code and performed an activation, the product will be completely operational. Your user registration number and licensee name will appear on all printouts and you will see a Maintenance & Support Plan expiration date on the licensing screen.

 

Short Term License

 

This is a limited time license that expires several months after purchase. When you have purchased a software license you will receive a Product Control Code that will allow you to activate the software. After you have entered your Product Control Code and performed an activation the product will be completely operational. Your user registration number and licensee name will appear on all printouts and you will see a Maintenance & Support Plan expiration date on the licensing screen.

 

Academic Mode

 

This is a special version/mode for students.  Each time an Academic license is granted an expiration date is set after which time the software stops operating. In addition the printouts have a watermark stating that it is an educational version and the student's name and registration number are printed. for an application for an Academic License.

 

Plan Check Mode

 

This is a special version/mode for public plan review agencies. Each time a Plan Check license is granted an expiration date is set after which time the software stops operating. In addition the printouts have a watermark stating that it is a plan check version and the agency's name and registration number are printed. for an application for a Plan Check License.

 

 

The software is also capable of operating in an unlicensed or "Evaluation" mode:

 

Evaluation Mode

 

If you do not activate the software it will operate in Evaluation mode. You still have complete access to all parts of the software.  However, a window will pop up at random intervals to remind you that you are using the Evaluation Version and your printouts will have an "Evaluation Version, Not for Commercial Use" watermark.