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