If you install SocketTools without registering a serial number, the product will be installed with an evaluation license that is valid for a period of thirty (30) days. During this trial period, the SocketTools components are fully functional and can be used on the development system where the product was installed. If you need to extend the evaluation period, please contact the Catalyst Development sales office by email at sales@catalyst.com or by telephone at +1 (760) 228 9653, Monday through Friday during normal business hours.

Redistribution Restrictions

When using an evaluation copy of SocketTools, you cannot redistribute the components to another system. If you build an application using an evaluation license, it will function correctly on the development system but will fail with an error on any system that does not have a license. Once you have purchased a development license, you should recompile your application before redistributing it to an end-user. If you need to test your application on another system during the evaluation period, you must install an evaluation copy of SocketTools on that system.

Runtime Licensing

When you purchase a development license, a runtime license key will be generated for you which will be included in your applications. This runtime key must be passed to the component's Initialize method in order to use the product. If SocketTools is installed as an evaluation copy, that runtime license key will be defined as an empty string and the application cannot be redistributed until a valid key is created. If you have previously installed an evaluation copy of SocketTools and then purchased a license, you can create the runtime license key using the License Manager utility.

For more information, refer to the Licensing and Component Initialization sections.

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