The PRS checks license information at startup, if license information is missing, an inconsistency is detected or the current license has expired you will be prompted to select and install a new license update file.
See the PRS Licenses webpage for license details and options.
Before you can update your license you will need to obtain a new license subscription activation file from methods: Recruitment. The license subscription activation file will normally be delivered by email, along with installation instructions.
To manually update your license:
1. | Execute the Tools->Options... menu command and enter the Supervisor password. |
2. | Press the Update License... button in the Options dialog box. |
3. | Select the new license subscription update file. |
The license details are displayed in the About PRS dialog (viewed by executing the Help->About PRS menu command).
The PRS checks periodically checks internal information. If an inconsistency is detected one of the following error messages will be emitted:
License Error Message |
Description |
Unable to find license file |
The PRS license file prs.lic is not in the shared PRS data .directory. |
Corrupt license file |
The license file data has been modified. |
License count exceeded |
The number of PRS client workstations that have logged on to the PRS on the current day has exceeded the license count. |
License has expired |
The license subscription period has ended. |
Licensed name does not match current licensee site name |
The license file site information does not match the database, in this case you will be given the option to update your site name information. |
When you fist install the PRS the license data will be prompted to select and install the license file.