Depending on the kind of activation you choose, the workflow will be different.
The predefined workflow is as follows:
•Create the project and define the settings
•Create the files for distribution - Publish All Media
•Provide an evaluation version (also non-evaluation version is possible)
•Customer can test within the time limited period or buy the software (buy link available if defined)
•Customer buys the software and gets the Serial Number Key. The key is unique and is the 'proof of purchase'.
•The Serial Number sets a trigger that enables activation via web (online), e-mail, fax or phone (activation methods can be defined)
•Online Activation – the Serial Number is transferred to the Web Activation Server; this process validates whether the Serial Number was already used and enables copy protection, deletes the time limitation (to get an unlimited full version). The customer can work instantly with the application. A reinstallation on the same PC that is already registered is accepted
•Activation by e-mail, fax and phone requires manual activation by sending the installation code (hardware ID) to you and sending back an Unlock Key
•The application is now copy protected and without time limitation (depending on the settings)
The USB flash drive version does not require a product activation process or a Serial Number. See chapter: USB-Stick (flash drive)