Cloud2 Licenses: How they work for CabMaster users

Cloud2 Licenses: How they work for CabMaster users

Introduction
Section 1: Applying the Activation Code
Section 2: Releasing the Activation Code
Section 3: Short Timeout
Section 4: Long Timeout
Section 5: Error Solutions


Introduction
A Cloud2 Licence will have an ID Number and an Activation Code. 

The ID Number will be a six digit number, typically beginning with 9.
When starting CabMaster, the ID Number can be seen in the Splash Screen.


Splash Screen: ID Number in RED Box

The Activation code will be a series of numbers and Letters, 
It will look similar to this: 249G24NGH-P4IG-B9GH-YB5E-D623MDCBV58I
(this is an example, not a real activation code)

Only ONE Cloud2 licence can be used on ONE computer at a time. 



1. Applying the Activation Code:
a. The FIRST time you run CabMaster before applying the Cloud2 activation code, the below error message will appear: 



b. After clicking OK, the next Window will appear:



c. You will need to paste your Activation Code into the white text box, then click Activate.

d. After this, you should see the Splash Screen For CabMaster. As shown above. 
   Note: If you Receive any Error Messages, please refer to our Error Solutions at the end of this document. 



2. Releasing the Activation Code:
a. Before Releasing the Cloud2 Licence, make sure to ALWAYS save and close the drawings you are working on, and then start a new, blank drawing in CabMaster. 

b. To Release a Cloud2 Licence, go to File > Options > General
Click the Release Button. 



c. After clicking release you will get a pop up warning the licence will be removed and CabMaster will shut down.
    Clicking yes will provide another popup informing you that the licence has been released. 



d. Next time you go to activate CabMaster(as per Section 1) the Cloud 2 Activation Code will be remembered and will show in the Activation Window.
    In V12 it will appear as a series of stars; this is to ensure the Activation code cannot be copied. 
   Note: In earlier versions of CabMaster it will display the Activation Code normally.



3. Short Timeout:
a. Short Timeout requires a stable connection to the internet. The Licence will be checked every 30 minutes. 

b. If you disconnect from the internet while using CabMaster with Short Timeout selected:
i. After 30 minutes you will get an error message informing you that the offline timeout is approaching.
    Prompting you to save the drawing and connect to the internet.



ii. Following this, there will be another popup stating that the Offline Timeout has been reached and CabMaster will shutdown.
    Note: when this happens the drawing will not save. CabMaster will close immediately. After connecting to the internet, you can start CabMaster as normal.



c. If CabMaster is not used within a 30 minute window, then the licence can be applied to another computer without needing to release the licence manually, as in Section 2.
    Note: only 1 licence can be applied to 1 computer at a time, there is a 30 minute period before the licence can be applied to another PC without removing the licence. 

d. To make sure Short timeout is enabled: 
i. Go to File > Options > General
ii. Next to the Release button there is a checkbeck that says Long Timeout, make sure this IS NOT ticked. 
iii. Click Apply > OK





4. Long Timeout:
a. Long Timeout means your computer only needs to be connected to the internet once every seven days. 
    Eg. If you connect to the internet on Monday and open CabMaster,
    then you can disconnect from the internet and continue to use CabMaster without internet access until the following Monday. 

b. If you Don’t connect to the internet within the 7 day period:
i. You will get an error message informing you that the offline timeout is approaching.
   Prompting you to save the drawing and connect to the internet.



ii. Following this, there will be another popup stating that the Offline Timeout has been reached and CabMaster will shutdown.
    Note: when this happens the drawing will not save. CabMaster will close immediately.
    After connecting to the internet, you can start CabMaster as normal.



c. If you don’t connect to the internet in the 7 day period and CabMaster is closed, When you go to start CabMaster, you will see the below error:


i. To re-licence CabMaster, connect the internet and run CabMaster.

d. To make sure Long Timeout is enabled:

i. Go to File > Options > General
ii. Next to the Release button there is a checkbox that says Long Timeout, make sure this IS ticked. 
iii. Click Apply > OK





5. Error Solutions:
a. If you get an error similar to the below and it shows PC SyncTime

i. The clock on the computer needs to be synchronized
ii. In Windows Date & Time, turn on “Set the time automatically”


b. If you get an error similar to the below and it reads Please provide a valid Activation Code.


i. The Activation code you are using may not be correct. Contact Customer Support on:
 +61 3 9040 2000, support@cabmastersoftware.com and inform the support team that you need your activation code.
ii. SSL 3.0 may by active in Internet Options
1. In Windows Start Menu search Internet Options

2. Select Internet Options in the control panel. 
3. In Internet Options click on the Advanced Tab and Scroll down to Use SSL 3.0
4. Make sure Use SSL 3.0 is NOT ticked

If you Continue to experience issues with licensing CabMaster with Cloud 2, please contact technical support.
+61 3 9040 2000
support@cabmastersoftware.com

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