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beyond:lic [2021/04/27 16:47] Bob Varkevisser [If internet just is not an option] |
beyond:lic [2021/06/07 12:34] Bob Varkevisser [BEYOND Registration and License Manager: Status Tab] |
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| ====== BEYOND Registration and Licensing ====== | ====== BEYOND Registration and Licensing ====== | ||
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| ===== License and Registration Overview ===== | ===== License and Registration Overview ===== | ||
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| * Once the master controller is connected to your computer, you can also connect other Pangolin hardware in the setup as well, to use as additional output devices (slaves). But, if the master is not connected, then your slaves will simply run the original software they came with (in most cases QuickShow or LD2000). | * Once the master controller is connected to your computer, you can also connect other Pangolin hardware in the setup as well, to use as additional output devices (slaves). But, if the master is not connected, then your slaves will simply run the original software they came with (in most cases QuickShow or LD2000). | ||
| - | Currently we often get questions about moving a license from one hardware device to another. Here we explain why this is technically not possible. When we move a file from a hardware disk to a flash drive, | + | Currently we often get questions about moving a license from one hardware device to another. Here we explain why this is technically not possible. When we move a file from a hardware disk to a flash drive, |
| In relation to the hardware, if the hardware the software is licensed too is not functional, then the license is also not functional (because, as explained above, the license is tied to the hardware device). Basically, a license’s life, is tied to the hardware. And if the hardware dies, so does the license. NOTE: If hardware dies in the field, and cannot be repaired, in such cases Pangolin can work with a client, to move a license. As the concern that there would be a duplicate license in use, is no longer existent. As it’s originally licensed hardware, is no longer usable. | In relation to the hardware, if the hardware the software is licensed too is not functional, then the license is also not functional (because, as explained above, the license is tied to the hardware device). Basically, a license’s life, is tied to the hardware. And if the hardware dies, so does the license. NOTE: If hardware dies in the field, and cannot be repaired, in such cases Pangolin can work with a client, to move a license. As the concern that there would be a duplicate license in use, is no longer existent. As it’s originally licensed hardware, is no longer usable. | ||
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| **Activation** - let’s use this word for "just purchased a license" | **Activation** - let’s use this word for "just purchased a license" | ||
| - | ===== BEYOND | + | ===== BEYOND Registration Concept ===== |
| - | ==== BEYOND/QuickShow 5 Registration ==== | + | ==== BEYOND Registration ==== |
| - | The QuickShow/BEYOND registration system was added in version 5.0. It is a “check in” for the control hardware to ensure that the hardware is genuine. This also allows for pangolin to help customers keep track of their hardware, and hopefully recover lost or stolen hardware. This process is done over the internet or done over email. If your show computer is connected to the internet, this is done automatically, | + | The BEYOND registration system was added in version 5.0. It is a “check in” for the control hardware to ensure that the hardware is genuine. This also allows for pangolin to help customers keep track of their hardware, and hopefully recover lost or stolen hardware. This process is done over the internet or done over email. If your show computer is connected to the internet, this is done automatically, |
| ==== What do we register? ==== | ==== What do we register? ==== | ||
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| - Pangolin hardware | - Pangolin hardware | ||
| - Pangolin License files (detected automatically) | - Pangolin License files (detected automatically) | ||
| - | The Registration file sent to the Client PC is for the exact computer and cannot be used on another PC. Registration files also have auto increment numbers; the use of an old registration files is not possible. Only the most recent registration file can be used by the PC. Registration files are automatically saved by BEYOND/ | + | The Registration file sent to the Client PC is for the exact computer and cannot be used on another PC. Registration files also have auto increment numbers; the use of an old registration files is not possible. Only the most recent registration file can be used by the PC. Registration files are automatically saved by BEYOND into C:\Pangolin folder where the file is managed automatically. |
| ==== 4 in 1 ==== | ==== 4 in 1 ==== | ||
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| - If you know which equipment you will bring for your show, you can get all the equipment out and connected to the PC(s) you will be using and register at your shop, this will ensure you wont need internet on the show site. | - If you know which equipment you will bring for your show, you can get all the equipment out and connected to the PC(s) you will be using and register at your shop, this will ensure you wont need internet on the show site. | ||
| - Large laser company, 40+ Lasers 10+ PC Stations | - Large laser company, 40+ Lasers 10+ PC Stations | ||
| - | - In this case you may have way to many combinations of PCs, and control hardware to get it all together at once to do, and you may be adding, replacing hardware, | + | - In this case you may have way to many combinations of PCs, and control hardware to get it all together at once to do, and you may be adding, replacing hardware, |
| - It is recommended to ship with a pack of hardware a way to connect to the internet (any way described above) Likely a global hotspot, and a separate pc device to do email registration. | - It is recommended to ship with a pack of hardware a way to connect to the internet (any way described above) Likely a global hotspot, and a separate pc device to do email registration. | ||
| - Use company-based registration. We have a system of company-based registration, | - Use company-based registration. We have a system of company-based registration, | ||
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| - Users who do not want to rely on internet ever. | - Users who do not want to rely on internet ever. | ||
| - Internet License | - Internet License | ||
| - | - Internet licenses do not require hardware and are bound instead to a login. You can have many different licenses inside one account, and you can manage which pc has which licenses, and move licenses between computers at your leisure. Internet license computers require a maximum of 60 days between seeing the internet. These licenses can be activated immediately after purchase and added to your account. All pcs logged into that account can now access that license. Computers can “start use” of the license and use it to activate that license on that pc, to transfer use, “stop use” to make the license available again. Obviously during these “start” and “stop” use cases the computer needs to be connected to the internet. | + | - Internet licenses do not require hardware and are bound instead to a login. You can have many different licenses inside one account, and you can manage which pc has which licenses, and move licenses between computers at your leisure. Internet license computers require a maximum of 60 days between seeing the internet. These licenses can be activated immediately after purchase and added to your account. All PCs logged into that account can now access that license. Computers can “start use” of the license and use it to activate that license on that pc, to transfer use, “stop use” to make the license available again. Obviously during these “start” and “stop” use cases the computer needs to be connected to the internet. |
| - Who is this for? | - Who is this for? | ||
| - Programming machines, testing, personal use, where carrying a piece of hardware is annoying or increases cost. | - Programming machines, testing, personal use, where carrying a piece of hardware is annoying or increases cost. | ||
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| ===== Startup Sequence and Demo Mode ===== | ===== Startup Sequence and Demo Mode ===== | ||
| - | **QuickShow | + | **BEYOND |
| - | The logic of start changed to more simple and easy manner. | + | The logic of start changed to more simple and easy manner. BEYOND will start independently from presence of license file or Pangolin controllers. Application start and then connect hardware, check presence of license file locally. If required, application will perform registration automatically in background, deliver and install license files. The end goal – to be automated as much as possible. |
| - | For QuickShow | + | For BEYOND |
| **Required action** – connect your Pangolin controller, connect to PC to internet, open «Registration and License Manager» by click on «Registration» menu, and in Registration tab select «Register online» from the list in «I want to» field. Click on «Register online now» button. System will pass registration and install license files automatically. After that you can disconnect PC from internet and keep PC offline as you want. Registration will be required only if something changed. Pangolin does not require you to stay online and do not force checks. Updates not required too. Registration will be required for new parts (new hardware, license or software version). | **Required action** – connect your Pangolin controller, connect to PC to internet, open «Registration and License Manager» by click on «Registration» menu, and in Registration tab select «Register online» from the list in «I want to» field. Click on «Register online now» button. System will pass registration and install license files automatically. After that you can disconnect PC from internet and keep PC offline as you want. Registration will be required only if something changed. Pangolin does not require you to stay online and do not force checks. Updates not required too. Registration will be required for new parts (new hardware, license or software version). | ||
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| If any of components require registration, | If any of components require registration, | ||
| - | ===== BEYOND Registration and License Manager: | + | ===== BEYOND Registration and License Manager: |
| Second tab of the window concentrated on one single purpose – for registration. | Second tab of the window concentrated on one single purpose – for registration. | ||
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| If software detects manipulations to these files, then it will lock you out. | If software detects manipulations to these files, then it will lock you out. | ||
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| ===== BEYOND Registration and License Manager: License Tab ===== | ===== BEYOND Registration and License Manager: License Tab ===== | ||
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| {{: | {{: | ||
| - | Look at screenshot above. When license in use it indicated by green colored | + | Look at screenshot above. When license in use it indicated by green coloured |
| “Start use” – start use the license on this PC now. It creates so called “session” on a server, which allow us to keep track of where you use the license. “Stop use” required to stop the license. After stop license will be shown with “light gray” icon. “Stop all” – terminated use of all internet licenses on this PC. Helpful if you have many licenses. | “Start use” – start use the license on this PC now. It creates so called “session” on a server, which allow us to keep track of where you use the license. “Stop use” required to stop the license. After stop license will be shown with “light gray” icon. “Stop all” – terminated use of all internet licenses on this PC. Helpful if you have many licenses. | ||
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| ===== BEYOND Registration Status Bar ===== | ===== BEYOND Registration Status Bar ===== | ||
| - | The Service and Registration status indicator is a small Icon at the bottom left most part of the Quickshow | + | The Service and Registration status indicator is a small Icon at the bottom left most part of the BEYOND |
| {{ : | {{ : | ||
| - | Top Line indicates " | + | Top Line indicates " |
| | RED | No internet Connection or service not available | | | RED | No internet Connection or service not available | | ||
| - | | YELLOW | Communication problems (Rare, only likely in case of server problems) | | + | | GREEN | Connection established |
| - | | GREEN | Service available. This should be normal state if PC is connected to the internet. | + | |
| Middle Line indicates Registration status. | Middle Line indicates Registration status. | ||
| | RED | Registration missing, please register or check registration. | | | RED | Registration missing, please register or check registration. | | ||
| - | | YELLOW | Registration found, but is either | + | | YELLOW | Your licensed hardware |
| - | | GREEN | Registration found and correct, | + | | GREEN | Registration found and correct, |
| - | Bottom Line indicates Pangolin " | + | Bottom Line indicates Pangolin " |
| - | | RED | No connection to assistance service. | | + | | GREY | No connection to assistance service. | |
| | GREEN | Connected to assistance service. | | | GREEN | Connected to assistance service. | | ||
| ===== Registration File ===== | ===== Registration File ===== | ||
| - | All registration files when either automatic registration Is completed, or manual loading of registration file will be stored on your pic in C:\Pangolin for simplicity. This folder is created automatically by QuickShow (Or BEYOND) and you will see two types of files: | + | All registration files when either automatic registration Is completed, or manual loading of registration file will be stored on your pic in C:\Pangolin for simplicity. This folder is created automatically by BEYOND and you will see two types of files: |
| | Registration.PReg | Registration file. | | | Registration.PReg | Registration file. | | ||
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| There is not such thing is moving the license. There is – delete old and create new. Creation is easy, we do it all the time. Deleting the license is more tricky part because computers which has the license are out of our control and may be out of control of license owner. As example, you own the license and you rent it to multiple people. Multiple computers has a copy of license file and license owner cannot control it (same as Pangolin). | There is not such thing is moving the license. There is – delete old and create new. Creation is easy, we do it all the time. Deleting the license is more tricky part because computers which has the license are out of our control and may be out of control of license owner. As example, you own the license and you rent it to multiple people. Multiple computers has a copy of license file and license owner cannot control it (same as Pangolin). | ||
| - | The trickly | + | The tricky |
| Question of how to control PC when it out of control is not easy to answer. It became bigger questions when somebody create such situation and want us to solve the problem. | Question of how to control PC when it out of control is not easy to answer. It became bigger questions when somebody create such situation and want us to solve the problem. | ||
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| Moveable license need to be born under control from day 1. \\ | Moveable license need to be born under control from day 1. \\ | ||
| Permanent license should stay permanent. | Permanent license should stay permanent. | ||
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beyond/lic.txt · Last modified: 2023/05/02 11:27 by Bob Varkevisser
