License Settings

Both hardkey and softkey licenses set the following parameters:
Version
The overall version of the IWS software, e.g., 6.1. (This does not include the service pack, if any.)
Drivers
The number of direct communication drivers that can be simultaneously enabled.
Product Type
Specifies which features and restrictions are enabled for the application (e.g., the maximum number of tags supported). Consult your software vendor about which product types are available and which features are enabled for each type.
Execution Mode
Specifies one of the following options:
  • Engineering Only: Can develop a IWS project and then run it for short-term testing only. You cannot use this license as a long-term runtime license.
  • Runtime Only: Can run a IWS project for an unlimited period. You cannot use this license to develop or modify the project.
  • Engineering + Runtime: Can develop a IWS project and then run it for an unlimited period.

For more information, see Execution Modes.

Importers
The list of third-party applications that can be handled by the Import Wizard.
Thin Clients
The number of Thin Clients that can connect simultaneously to the server. One connection is included with every license. Contact your vendor to purchase additional connections.
Secure Viewers
The number of Secure Viewer clients that can connect simultaneously to the server. One connection is included with every license. Contact your vendor to purchase additional connections.
SMA Clients
The number of Studio Mobile Access (SMA) clients that can connect simultaneously to the server. One connection is included with every license. Contact your vendor to purchase additional connections.