Use this chart to determine which User Type describes you best. That will tell you which license or combination of licenses will work for you.

To learn more about each type of ExtendSim license, see License Types.

		MDE	MDE Team Editions		Specialized Products
	User Type	Individual	Node-Locked	Floating License	Analysis RunTime	Player RunTime	ASP License
	Frequent or "power-user" use for building and running models
	Routine or normal use for building and running models
	Occasional, part-time, or one-time use for building and running models
	Single user on one computer building and running models
	Single user on one computer running models built by others - no model building needed
	Multiple users on one computer, one at a time building and running models
	Multiple users on multiple computers, simultaneously or concurrently building and running models
	Student use for coursework (see Academic Programs & Pricing for more details on specific programs available for students)
	Off-load extensive model analysis runs to a separate computer
	COM functionality for communication with other applications supported
	Provide access to ExtendSim functionality over the internet or intranet to those who don't have ExtendSim Note: requires programming
	Available as a free download as a model viewer
	Tips
	For maximum flexibility and cost-effectiveness, most companies employ a mix of Individual and Team licenses.
	Companies who want to provide ExtendSim functionality over the internet, use the ASP license.