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StreamLined Activation - Alternative Implementations

  1. Introduction
  2. Intro Screen with "Activate" button
  3. Silent Evaluation on Initial Start-Up

 

There are many ways that software_DNA can be implemented using the StreamLined Activation approach that gives you flexibility on the sequence of events in the Activation process.

Below are some examples of implementations frequently used by software developpers.

Intro Screen with "Activate" button

RAPID Implementation with Intro Screen

With this approach, if no License file exists, then the User is presented with an "Intro Screen" from the Application, instead of immediately seeing the Activation Screen.

You can design the "Intro Screen" as you want. For example, it could include:

  • Welcome Message
  • Instructions about the Activation Process
  • Instructions on Evaluation Licenses

The sequence seen by the User:

  • License is checked immediately on start-up using the DNA_Validate API Call.

  • If a valid license exists, the software is run

  • If there is no valid license, the software displays an "Intro Screen" including information on the application, an Activate button, and explanations about the Activation process, etc.

  • When the Activate button is clicked, then the application should run through the Activation process.

  • Software is run if success, or stopped if failure

 

Silent Evaluation on Initial Start-Up

RAPID Implementation with Silent Evaluation

When the User initially installs and starts the Application, you may want him to immediately start with an Evaluation License, with the option of upgrading to a full license via a button or menu item. You can then present the User with an "Intro Screen".

You can design the "Intro Screen" as you want. For example, it could include:

  • Welcome Message
  • Instructions about the Activation Process
  • Details on his Evaluation License (ex: "There are 30 days left in your Evaluation").

The sequence seen by the User:

  • License is checked immediately on start-up using the DNA_Validate API Call.

  • If a valid license exists, the software is run

  • If there is no valid license, a call to DNA_EvaluateNow is made which assigns a random Evaluation Code with the expiration period configured for this product, and activates it.

  • The software can now run in "Evaluation / Trial Mode", typically full-featured mode, until the Evaluation License Code expires.

  • The software also displays an Activate button or menu item for when the user is ready to activate with a purchased License Activation Code.

  • When the Activate button is clicked, then the application runs through the Activation process.

  • Software is run if success, or stopped if failure.