: While the software can be downloaded, a valid License Key (often provided on a USB stick or via digital download) is required for permanent operation. System Requirements

You have the software installed, but it will run in (typically 7–21 days) without a license. During demo mode, the runtime stops for 30 minutes after every 2 hours of operation – unacceptable for production.

The license is not downloaded; it is delivered via . You will receive a license disk or an email with a .ALI file. Use ALM to transfer the license from a USB dongle or hard drive to your runtime PC.