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Licensing

Use this section to choose how PDMShell should be activated and how PDMShell add-in access should be managed.

Choose A Licensing Workflow

Need Start here
Activate PDMShell on a computer with internet access License Activation
Activate PDMShell on an air-gapped or restricted computer Offline Activation
Let a PDM vault manage shared add-in seats License Pool
Use the local workstation license for add-in automation Machine License
Add keys, activate pool keys, or review active borrows in the Administration Tool Manage PDMShell add-in licenses

Common Flow

  1. Install PDMShell.
  2. Activate the local workstation license with License Activation or Offline Activation.
  3. If you use the PDMShell add-in, decide between License Pool and Machine License.
  4. Configure add-in licensing from Manage PDMShell add-in licenses.
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