Execution modes

Each software component supports the following execution modes:

Evaluation Mode

Enables all of the software's development and runtime features for a limited time. The first time it is installed, the software runs for 40 hours in Evaluation Mode. This evaluation period includes any time you run a product module (engineering or runtime). You can use this evaluation period continuously or not; for example, 10 hours a day for 4 days, or 5 hours a day for 8 days, or 10 hours a day for 3 days plus 5 hours a day for 2 days, and so on.

After running for a total of 40 hours in the Evaluation Mode, the evaluation period ends and the software automatically switches to Demo Mode until you apply a valid license. You cannot reactivate Evaluation Mode, even if you reinstall the software on your computer.

Each major version has an evaluation period that is independent of every other major version. For example, if an earlier version is running in Demo Mode because its evaluation period has expired, and then you install the latest version on the same computer, the latest version will begin its own 40-hour evaluation period and the earlier version will continue to run in Demo Mode.

Demo Mode

Allows you to download projects to target stations and to run projects for testing or demonstration purposes. You can start runtime tasks and use the remote debugging tools (Watch, LogWin), but the project will stop automatically after two hours of continuous use. After that period, you can run the project for another two hours. You can run the project as many times as you want, but the fact that you will need to do so every two hours makes this mode inappropriate for actual use.

You cannot create or modify project screens, worksheets, or settings while in Demo Mode.

Licensed for Engineering Only

Enables the project development features for an unlimited time. This mode also allows you to run projects for testing purposes. You can start runtime tasks and use the local debugging tools (Watch, Output), but the project will stop automatically after 72 hours of continuous use. After that period, you can run the project again for another 72 hours. You can run the project as many times as you want, but the fact that you will need to do so every 72 hours makes this mode inappropriate for actual use.

Licensed for Runtime Only

Enables the runtime tasks and debugging tools (Watch, Output, LogWin) for an unlimited time, but you cannot create or modify project screens, worksheets, or settings.

The menu options available in Runtime Only mode are the same as the options listed for Demo Mode.

Licensed for Engineering + Runtime

Enables all project development features, runtime tasks, and debugging tools (Watch, Output, LogWin) for an unlimited time.

The Remote Management tool is always available, regardless of the mode, so that you can upload files from or download files to target stations.

To see which mode you are currently in, go to the Help tab of the ribbon and then click About. The About dialog box shows the execution mode, including the time remaining if you are in Evaluation Mode.