Activating a ReefMaster License

A 14 day trial is provided, during which time most functions within ReefMaster can be used, with the exception of some export functions.

 

After the trial period has ended, a license key must be purchased, or ReefMaster should be uninstalled.

 

Using the Trial Version

When starting up ReefMaster whilst still within the 14 day trial period, the trial window is shown. To continue using the trial version, click Continue Trial:

 

 

 

 

Buying and Activating a ReefMaster License

Clicking Buy ReefMaster from within the start-up window will take you to the online purchase page for ReefMaster, where a license key may be purchased. The purchase page can be found here.

 

Activating a License

A ReefMaster license key consists of an alphanumeric string. When entering the license key in the steps below, it should be cut and pasted into the required field in exactly the same format as it has been received.

 

 

 

·Click Activate License, either in the start-up window, or in the About ReefMaster window, which can be opened by clicking the About menu option in the File menu.

 

 

·Paste the license key into the License Key field. If the license key is valid, the Submit button will become enabled. Click Submit to activate the license. If the license activation is successful, the license activation window will close and ReefMaster will resume running.

 

 

Other Activation Options

Other options are available in the License Activation window, including offline activation and extending the ReefMaster trial period. To see these options, click the Other Options toggle button.

 

Offline Activation

Standard license activation requires an active internet connection. It is also possible to activate ReefMaster when offline by generating a license request file and sending it support@reefmaster.com.au. In return, you will receive a license response file, which can be used to activate ReefMaster with no internet connection present.

 

To generate a license request file, first enter the license key into the License Key field. Click the Save License Request File button and send the generated file as an email attachment to support@reefmaster.com.au.

On receipt of a license response file, again enter the license key into the License Key field, click the Load License Response Files button and locate the response file. If activation is successful, the activation window will close and ReefMaster will resume running.

 

Extending the Trial Period

If more time is needed to evaluate ReefMaster before making a purchase decision, send an email to support@reefmaster.com.au requesting a trial extension. A code will be provided that can be entered into the Extend Trial field, and will extend the trial period after being successfully submitted.

 

Installing additional ReefMaster modules

Volumes and Areas, Bottom Composition and Sidescan Mosaic are additional ReefMaster modules that can be activated by following the upgrade process from the ReefMaster About window. Note that these are additional-cost modules, and that the upgrade process may involve visiting the purchase website.

 

 

 

 

·Open the About ReefMaster window by clicking on the About ReefMaster button at the top of the Main Toolbar.

·The installed status of the Bottom Composition, Volumes and Areas and Sidescan Mosaic modules is displayed.

·To add a module, click the Upgrade button.

·The Upgrade License window is shown:

 

 

Adding a module by purchasing from the ReefMaster website

 

·Click the Upgrade button (1) next to the text "Purchase an upgrade online:".

·This will open the default web-browser to the module purchase page, and include details of your current license key, which are required for the upgrade process.

·Follow the purchase process.

·Once the purchase is completed, return to ReefMaster and click the Reactivate License button. This will update your current installation, and the installed status of the purchased module should change within the About window.

·Restart ReefMaster for the changes to take effect.

·If the same ReefMaster key is also being used on another PC, then the licence must be reactivated on that machine by clicking the Reactivate button, before the new features become available.

 

Adding a module using a pre-purchased license code

Modules can also be added by using a upgrade code purchased from a ReefMaster reseller. If you have a pre-purchased upgrade code:

 

·Enter the upgrade code into the space provided (2). Upgrade codes consist of a sequence of letters and numbers, and are not case sensitive. It is important that the code is entered correctly.

·Click the Upgrade button (3).

·ReefMaster will contact the license server and attempt to install the module upgrade. All of the modules associated  with the specified upgrade key will be activated.

·If the same key is in use on another PC, then the license on that machine needs to be reactivated before the new modules become available (note that the full upgrade process does not need to be performed again on the second machine, and would actually fail because the upgrade code has already been used). To reactivate the license on the second machine, open the About window and click the Reactivate License button.

 

Deactivating a ReefMaster License

Licenses can be deactivated so that they can be re-activated on a different PC.

 

·Open the About ReefMaster window by clicking the About ReefMaster option in the File menu.

·Click the Deactivate License button.

 

Uninstalling ReefMaster

To uninstall ReefMaster, use the Windows function Control Panel/Programs/Uninstall a program.

 

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