A license is required for each computer where any of the Barcode Reader toolkit SDK dll files will be installed - either for development or run-time use.

License Keys
License keys are supplied when a license is purchased or requested for evaluation and are applied by setting the LicenseKey property before the ScanBarCode method is called. For example:
barcode.SetLicenseKey("MY LICENSE STRING") barcode.ScanBarCode("input.tif") etc. etc.

Desktop Developer/Run-Time License
This license may be used either as a developer license or as a run-time license for a Desktop version of Windows. Note that this license will not function on Server versions of Windows.

Server License
A Server license is required for any installation of the Barcode Reader Toolkit on a Server version of Windows.

Distribution License
A Distribution License allows software developers to distribute the Barcode Reader Toolkit SDK with their applications in return for a one-time payment and functions on both Desktop and Server versions of Windows.

Site License
A site license allows unlimited use of the Barcode Reader Toolkit at a single physical location i.e. unlimited Desktop Developer, unlimited Desktop Run-Time and unlimited Server licenses.

Examples:

• A software company has 1 developer and needs run-time licenses for 4 Desktop versions of Windows.
  Licenses required: 5 Desktop Developer/Run-Time Licenses.
• A software company has 1 developer and needs to deploy a license on a server.
  Licenses required: 1 Desktop Developer/Run-Time License + 1 Server License.
• A software company wish to add barcode recognition to their applications. They have a team of 4 developers who will need to work with the Barcode Reader Toolkit and would like to to distribute run-time licenses without paying any further fees.
  Licenses required: 4 Desktop Developer License + Distribution License.
• A company wishes to develop and deploy the Barcode Reader Toolkit within their own organization. They are based at a single location and will require a large number of run-time licenses for all versions of Windows.
  License required: 1 Site License.
• Same as example above, but the company needs to deploy their application at a number of locations within the organization. There is a development team of 8 people.
  License requred: Please Contact Us for a quote.

All licenses include 12 months Support and Upgrade Cover including:

• Free upgrades to the toolkit
• Advice and help on using the toolkit api
• Analysis of problem barcodes
• Support is available during UK office hours with a response in no more than 3 working days

To Renew your Support and Upgrade Cover, please, see the below Cost Level Table

Cost Level B: $0 - $499
Cost Level C: $500 - $999
Cost Level D: $1000 - $1499
Cost Level E: $1500 - $1999
Cost Level F: $2000 - $2499
Cost Level G: $2500 - $4999
Cost Level H: $5000+

Examples:

If you purchased a 1 User/Developer License for US$249 and then a Server License for US$999, giving a total of $1248, you will need to buy Cost Level D.
If you purchased a 1 User/developer and a PDF Extension then you would have spent a total of $448, you will need to buy Cost Level B.