60.6 Licensing
60.6.1 Overview ¶
The Automatic Email Processor is commercial software that requires a license. After installation, the program starts in demo mode - functionally complete, but with a time and quantity limit. With a valid license, the program is switched to full version mode.
The license is typically purchased directly from the manufacturer (Gillmeister Software) and delivered as a license file or activation code.
60.6.2 Demo mode ¶
The following restrictions apply in demo mode:
| Limit |
Demo |
Full version |
| Demo period |
30 days from first installation |
Unlimited |
| Maximum number of profiles |
2 |
Unlimited |
| Catch-up: mails per run |
10 |
Unlimited |
| Feature scope |
Identical to full version |
Identical |
60.6.3 Activate license ¶
Via the main menu Enter License Key… the license dialog opens. There:
- Enter license key
- Program checks the license for authenticity and validity
- On success: program immediately switches to full version mode - no restart required
60.6.4 License status at runtime ¶
On activation, restore or license change at runtime, the program status updates immediately - UI elements that are differently available depending on the license (e.g. demo notice, profile limits) are updated automatically. A program restart is not required.
In the title bar you see the current license status; detailed display in the About… window (main menu -> About…):
| Status |
Meaning |
| Registered (or lifetime / valid until date) |
Full version active |
| Demo (X days) |
Demo mode is running, X days until expiry |
| Demo trial period expired |
30-day deadline exceeded - program now runs in limited form only |
60.6.5 Tip ¶
- In service mode, the license must be located in the AppData directory of the service account - not in the AppData of the UI user