The Trial Limit is used to provide evaluation copies of the protected software and in conjunction with a Registration limit optionally allow the user to unlock a non-trial version of the software by entering a serial number.

• How is the Trial Limit Enforced?
• Checking for a Trial Code
• Customizing the Trial Form
• Configuring the Trial Period
• Customizing the Forms

See the Serial Numbers and the Registration Process topic for more details.

How is the Trial Limit Enforced?

When the license is validated DeployLX displays the trial form detailing the remaining trial period and prompts the user to register.

The trial period is defined by the child limits of the Trial Limit and are typically either the Time or Use limits, or both.

Configuring the Trial Period

The trial period is defined by any child limits. By default a Time limit of 30 days is included.

If the child limits are valid, then the user may continue to use the software. After the trial has expired they are required to obtain a registered copy of the software by installing a new license or by entering a serial number.

Checking for a Trial in Code

_license = SecureLicenseManager.Validate( Me, Nothing, Nohthing )

If _license.IsTrial Then
  _watermark.Visible = True
End If

_license = SecureLicenseManager.Validate( this, null, null );

if( _license.IsTrial )
{
  _watermark.Visible = true;
}

_license = SecureLicenseManager.Validate( Me, Nothing, Nothing )

Dim monitor as TimeMonitor = _license.GetTimeMonitor()
Console.WriteLine( "{0} remining.", monitor.TimeRemaining );

_license = SecureLicenseManager.Validate( this, null, null );

var monitor = _license.GetTimeMonitor();
Console.WriteLine( "{0} remaining.", monitor.TimeRemaining );