License: Basics
A license encompasses the Eplan products available to you. The Entitlement ID is the permission with which the acquired license can be activated online.
Each license consists of one or more Entitlement IDs. As soon as you use the current Entitlement ID of a license for activation, the previous Entitlement ID is locked. It can then no longer be used for activations or returns. The Entitlement ID replaces the validation code known from the older licensing technology. In contrast to the validation code, the Entitlement ID connects directly to your computer or server during the activation.
Difference between validation code and Entitlement ID:
- The validation code was directly connected to the dongle.
- Each Entitlement ID is directly connected to your license and after the activation also directly to your computer or the server. For this reason, for example, a license return is necessary before you change the computer or carry out modifications on it. You can find more on this in the Preconditions topic.
Can I use the license on multiple computers?
After the activation the license is connected directly to your computer or the server. This also applies to those Entitlement IDs that were generated, for example, by updating a license. As long as this binding exists, the license cannot be activated on another computer or server. The return of the Entitlement ID separates the license from the computer and the activation of the license on another computer is then possible.
Note
Activating a Single License with a dongle several times
An existing Single License that is executed in connection with a dongle can be activated with the same Entitlement ID on up to 3 computers. This way it is possible to use the Single License at different locations without the return procedure. Connect the associated dongle to the respective computer on which you wish use the Single License.
A Single License without a dongle can only be used on one computer! If you want to use this Single License on another computer, you have to transfer it. Information on this is available in Transferring a Single License.
When do I have to return my license?
You have to return the license before you carry out the following tasks on a computer that has an activated license:
- Formatting the hard disk
- Replacing a hardware component
- Reinstalling or updating the operating system
- Changing the computer name
- Moving a virtual machine or modifying its hardware
- Activating a different Eplan license
When do I receive a new Entitlement ID for my license?
| Receipt of a new Entitlement ID | Change to an existing Entitlement ID | |
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| Updating to a new version |
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| Removal of products |
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| Change in the expiration date |
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| Change of the number of workstations of a Concurrent License |
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| Supplement of products |
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*Receiving a new Entitlement ID depends on how many versions are skipped between the old version and the new version.
Where is the Entitlement ID (EID) displayed?
Overview of the Entitlement IDs for the administrator of "Downloads"
As the administrator of Downloads, you can view an overview of the Entitlement IDs in the Eplan Cloud without changing the license content.
For more information, refer to Manage Entitlement ID and serial number in the Eplan Cloud Help.
Entitlement ID for the user
As a user you have the possibility to request your Entitlement ID from the administrator of Downloads.
For more information, refer to Request Entitlement ID in the Eplan Cloud help.