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After installing SMS, it will need to be registered. Registration can be done with a password or with a hardware lock. When SMS is first launched, a dialogue box appears that has two options. The first button, '''Demo Mode''', allows you to run SMS in demo mode. The second, '''Enable''' is used to enable the program. This is described below.
fter installing SMS, it will need to be registered. Registration can be done with a password or with a hardware lock. When SMS is first launched, a dialogue box appears that has several options. If SMS is unlicensed it will automatically be in '''Community mode.''' Selecting '''Advanced Options''' and entering the IP Address enable the program. Another option is to type in the '''License Code.''' This is described below.


== Password ==
== Password ==
If you are using a password to enable SMS, you will need to send information to your vendor about your machine to get your password. There are several ways you can send this information.
[[File:SMSregister.jpg|thumb|250 px| Example of the ''Aquaveo License Registration'' dialog.]]
===Register SMS with a Password [http://www.aquaveo.com/pdf/license_instructions/v1/Register_SMS_with_a_Password_I.pdf]===
If using a password to enable SMS, send information to the vendor about the user's machine to get the password. There are several ways to send this information.
#Start SMS and select the '''Register…''' button when the welcome screen appears. If the welcome screen does not appear automatically, select '''Register...''' from the ''Help'' menu in SMS.
===Register SMS with a Password===
#Select ''License code'' for the Licensing method and enter the 7 digit alpha-numeric code that begins with the letter P. Click the '''Next >''' button.
#Start SMS and select the '''Register…''' button when the welcome screen appears.  
#If the registration is successful, click '''Finish''' to exit the ''Registration Wizard''.
##If the welcome screen does not appear automatically, select '''Register...''' from the ''Help'' menu in SMS. Then select the '''Advanced Options''' button in the ''Aquaveo License Registration'' dialog.
#The ''Register SMS'' dialog displays the registered components, licensing method, and license expiration dates.
#Select ''Change Location'' for the Licensing method and enter the 7 digit alpha-numeric code that begins with the letter P. Click the '''Next >''' button.
#If the registration is successful, click '''OK''' to exit the ''Registration Wizard''.
#The ''Aquaveo License Registration'' dialog displays the registered components, licensing method, and license expiration dates.
 
See also: [https://www.aquaveo.com/pdf/license_instructions/Register_SMS_CP_2Sep21.pdf SMS_License_Instructions.pdf]


== Hardware Locks ==
== Hardware Locks ==
Follow the instructions you received with the [[SMS:Hardware Locks|hardware lock]] to install the hardware lock and accompanying drivers. If you did not receive [[SMS:Hardware Locks|hardware lock]] instructions, or they have been misplaced, they can be found in the \Utils\Hwlock\Instructions directory on the CD. There are separate files for single user and network hardware locks. These files can be read using your web browser.
Follow the instructions received with the [[SMS:Hardware Locks|hardware lock]] to install the hardware lock and accompanying drivers. If [[SMS:Hardware Locks|hardware lock]] instructions were not received, or they have been misplaced, they can be found in on the [https://www.aquaveo.com/license-instructions-sms-previous-versions Aquaveo] website. There are separate files for single user and network hardware locks. These files can be read using a web browser.
 
== Community Version ==
== Demo Mode ==
If no valid license is detected, SMS runs in Community Version. [[SMS:Community Version| Community Version]] This mode is intended to allow evaluating the software before making a purchase.
If no valid license is detected, SMS runs in Demo Mode. All features of the software are enabled except printing, saving, and running models. This mode is intended to allow users to evaluate the software before making a purchase. Datasets, grids, or meshes can be read in, manipulated and viewed.


== Evaluation Version ==
== Evaluation Version ==
An evaluation version that is valid for 30-60 days may be requested by selecting the Evaluation button. You will be connected to a web utility, and a valid registration code will be sent to you via email. Once you receive the registration code, enter it into the dialogue box, and select register. Once you have evaluated SMS, please contact your vendor with any  questions or to purchase.
An evaluation version that is valid for 30-60 days may be requested by selecting the '''Evaluation''' button. A connection to a web utility will be made and a valid registration code will be sent via email. After receiving the registration code, enter it into the dialogue box, and select register. After evaluating SMS, please contact an SMS vendor with any  questions or to purchase.


==Related Topics==
==Related Topics==
* [[SMS:System_Requirements|SMS System Requirements]]
* [[System Requirements|SMS System Requirements]]
* [[SMS:Hardware Locks|Hardware Locks]]
* [[SMS:Hardware Locks|Hardware Locks]]
* [[SMS:Community Version|SMS Community Version]]
* [[Aquaveo License Service]]


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Latest revision as of 15:15, 1 November 2022

fter installing SMS, it will need to be registered. Registration can be done with a password or with a hardware lock. When SMS is first launched, a dialogue box appears that has several options. If SMS is unlicensed it will automatically be in Community mode. Selecting Advanced Options and entering the IP Address enable the program. Another option is to type in the License Code. This is described below.

Password

Example of the Aquaveo License Registration dialog.

If using a password to enable SMS, send information to the vendor about the user's machine to get the password. There are several ways to send this information.

Register SMS with a Password

  1. Start SMS and select the Register… button when the welcome screen appears.
    1. If the welcome screen does not appear automatically, select Register... from the Help menu in SMS. Then select the Advanced Options button in the Aquaveo License Registration dialog.
  2. Select Change Location for the Licensing method and enter the 7 digit alpha-numeric code that begins with the letter P. Click the Next > button.
  3. If the registration is successful, click OK to exit the Registration Wizard.
  4. The Aquaveo License Registration dialog displays the registered components, licensing method, and license expiration dates.

See also: SMS_License_Instructions.pdf

Hardware Locks

Follow the instructions received with the hardware lock to install the hardware lock and accompanying drivers. If hardware lock instructions were not received, or they have been misplaced, they can be found in on the Aquaveo website. There are separate files for single user and network hardware locks. These files can be read using a web browser.

Community Version

If no valid license is detected, SMS runs in Community Version. Community Version This mode is intended to allow evaluating the software before making a purchase.

Evaluation Version

An evaluation version that is valid for 30-60 days may be requested by selecting the Evaluation button. A connection to a web utility will be made and a valid registration code will be sent via email. After receiving the registration code, enter it into the dialogue box, and select register. After evaluating SMS, please contact an SMS vendor with any questions or to purchase.

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