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Software Activation and Licensing
Software "Activation Key"
System capa cities and typ es of ex pansion / application modules supported depends on yo ur
software licensing, which is managed through a small 'activation key'.
Activation Key: The VEREX Director software uses a small 'activation key' to
manage software licensing and optional features. This device must be plugged
onto the PC that contains the software database (≥V4: USB connector; ≤V3.3.2:
Parallel/printer port; V3.3.3: Either).
Note: Director software ≥V4 will not start up if the USB key is missing.
Activating Your Software
The Director USB Security Key or “HASP” must be registered or the Director Program w ill st op
operating!
Your software (activation key) comes pre-enabled to operate for 90 days with standard features.
For additional features, client-server operation, or extended duration, you must run the license-manager program.
Attention: License validations cannot be done over the phone. As well, for sites with NO access to th e internet,
software activation keys must be registered ahead of time. For details, see “If you Have Access to the Internet from
a Different PC Only”, to follow/below.
Dealer Code and Password
Before you begin, you will need a Dealer code and password that must be entered in the
Licensing Manager’s Registration Information.
The Dealer code and password can be obtained from VEREX Technology by calling +1
905.206.8436.
Please perform the following procedures to obtain a new validation key number and register
the security key.
• After the Director program has been
installed, run the version 4 License
Manager program
(Director Server PC if client-server):
[Start] Î Programs Î VEREX
Director Î VEREX Director –
License Manager.
• The “Information” screen will open
supplying a list of system features
that are enabled or not enabled that
were included with the system.
The “Registration” screen will display. Enter
the information beginning with the Dealer
Code.