Copyright: Copyright © 1997 Kenonic Controls Ltd.


Licensing this program

If this program does not already have a license, you need to purchase one before being able to run this program. Follow the instructions in the License Configuration dialog box for purchasing a license.

About your license

The license for this program is specific to the computer and directory it is installed in. If you move the program, even to another directory, you also need to move the license. See Moving a license for information.

Once the program is licensed, you can bring up the License Configuration dialog box when the program starts by pressing Enter when the license status box appears on the screen.

Command reference

The following is a list of commands available in the License Configuration dialog box. Note that not all commands are available on all programs.

•	Close program is used to close the program without running.

•	Resume program execution is used to continue running the program. It is available only if the program is licensed.

•	Transfer to directory is used to transfer a license to another copy of this program on the same computer.

•	Transfer out of computer is used to transfer a license from this computer to a copy of this program on another computer.

•	Transfer into computer is used to transfer a license to this program from a copy of this program on another computer.

•	Kill license is used to delete a license that you no longer need.

There may also be a menu to select the language that the License Configuration dialog box is displayed in.


Moving a license

Note that not all commands are available on all programs.

To move a license between two copies of this program on the same computer (for example, if you want to change the folder where this program is located), use the Transfer to directory command.

To move a license between two copies of this program on separate computers (for example, you want to move the program to a new computer), follow the directions for Moving a license between computers.


Moving a license between directories

(Transfer to directory command in the License menu)

Transfer to directory is used to transfer a license to another copy of this program on the same computer.

A copy of this program must first exist in the destination directory. If one does not already exist, copy the files before performing a Direct Transfer.

•	Select Transfer to Directory from the License menu.

•	Enter the destination directory for the license where prompted or press Browse to display a list of directories.

•	Press OK. The license will be moved from the source copy of the program to the destination copy.


Moving a license between computers

To move a license between two computers, first make sure there is a copy of this program on each computer. Then follow the following steps:

•	In the unlicensed copy, select Transfer into computer from the License menu. Insert a floppy disk into the computer’s disk drive, and enter the path of the floppy disk (for drive A, this is “A:\”). Press OK

•	Take the floppy disk to the licensed computer. Select Transfer out of computer from the License menu and enter the path to the floppy disk.

•	Take the disk back to the original computer and select “Continue Transfer” from the dialog box. If you chose to exit the program and continue the transfer later, select Transfer into computer from the License menu again. You will be asked if you want to continue the existing transfer. Click “Yes” and enter the path to the floppy disk.

One license should now have been transferred from the licensed copy to the unlicensed copy. If there was only one license for the original program (this is usually the case), the originally licensed copy will no longer run.


Transfer into computer

(License menu)

Transfer In is used to transfer a license from a copy of this program on another computer.

•	Select Transfer into Computer from the License menu.

•	Enter a directory on a floppy disk that will be used to hold the temporary transfer information.

•	Press OK. The transfer information will be written to the floppy disk.

•	Take the disk to the licensed computer select Transfer out of computer.

•	Bring the disk back to this computer and press “Continue Transfer.” This program will now be authorized.

Delaying a transfer

If there is a significant time delay between the time when the Transfer out of computer is started and the time it can be completed, you can push “Continue Transfer Later”. When you are ready to continue, select Transfer into computer again from the Transfer menu and follow the instructions on the screen.


Transfer out of computer

(License menu)

Transfer Out is used to transfer a license to a copy of this program on another computer.

A copy of this program must first exist on the destination computer. If one does not already exist, copy the files before performing a Transfer Out.

•	On the remote computer, first perform a Transfer into computer

•	Bring the disk to this computer and select Transfer out of Computer from the Transfer menu.

•	Enter the directory on the floppy disk that you used to hold the transfer information and press OK. The program will now be authorized.


Kill license

(License menu)

The Kill License command is used to delete a license that is no longer required. After confirming the Kill License command, the program will no longer be authorized to run.

Once the license has been deleted, a confirmation code will be displayed on the screen. You should record this number since it proves that the license was actually deleted.

(This command may not be available on all programs.)


The icon of the protected program.


The name of the protected program.


Displays the license state of the program. If there are any restrictions on the license, such as a maximum number of days it is valid, it will be displayed here.


Displays the icon of this program.


Displays the validation state of this program and lists any restrictions on the license.


Your site key is unique for your site code and contains the licensing information for this program. To obtain your site key, read the information in the bottom half of this dialog box.


Press Validate after you have entered your site key and are ready to license this program.


Displays information on how to obtain your site key to license this product.


Your site code uniquely identifies your computer. You need it to obtain your site key.


Displays additional information and help about a menu if you have selected one.


Press OK to confirm the directory and continue with the transfer.


Press Cancel to cancel the transfer and close this dialog box.


Press browse to view a list of available directories on this computer.


Enter the directory to hold the transfer information.


Press Continue Transfer when you are done transferring the license from the licensed site and are ready to continue the transfer.


Press Continue Transfer Later if the licensed site is not immediately available and you would like to complete the transfer at a later date.


Press Cancel to cancel the transfer in progress.

Warning: If you have already performed a transfer out from the licensed site, the license will be lost.


Completes the pending transfer using the old transfer information.


Deletes the current transfer information and begins a new transfer.

Warning: If you have already performed a transfer out from the licensed site, the license will be lost.


Closes the dialog box without making any changes to the transfer information.


Displays the number of users that must release their licenses before this program can run.


Press this button to exit this program and forfeit your place in the queue of people waiting for licenses.