Frequently Asked Questions > Licensing Questions

•	My trial period has ended. How do I get a license?

•	Why won't some of the Orca3D functions work on my computer?

•	I want to move my copy of Orca3D to another computer. How do I transfer the license?

•	My computer has crashed, was lost/stolen, or I no longer have access to it. How do I transfer the license to a new computer?

•	Can Orca3D use the Rhino workgroup license manager called "The Zoo" for floating network licensing?

My trial period has ended. How do I get a license?

The trial period is a 15-day, fully-functional evaluation license. If you're ready to purchase, please visit our Order web page. If you feel that you need more time to evaluate the software before purchasing, please follow these steps:

1.	Start Rhino; you will see a message stating that Orca3D does not have a valid license, and asking if you'd like to activate or extend your evaluation. Click Yes. The Orca3D License Manager utility will appear (it may be behind Rhino on your desktop).

2.	Select "Phone/Email License".

3.	Send the Installation ID to support@orca3d.com, with a note requesting an extension of your evaluation period. We will email the Unlocking Key to you. In the meantime, you may continue to use Rhino.

Why won't some of the Orca3D functions work on my computer?

Orca3D is licensed by module; you will not be able to run a function that belongs to a module that you have not purchased. If you would like to purchase another module, please visit our Order web page.

I want to move my copy of Orca3D to another computer. How do I transfer the license?

Refer to the section entitled "Moving a License to Another Computer".

My computer has crashed, was lost/stolen, or I no longer have access to it. How do I transfer the license to a new computer?

Can Orca3D use the Rhino workgroup license manager called "The Zoo" for floating network licensing?

Currently, the Rhino licensing mechanism is not exposed to third party plug-in developers in the Rhino SDK. Therefore, Orca3D has its own software licensing scheme that is completely separate from Rhino's. You can use Orca3D on a computer that is using The Zoo for its Rhino license. However, you must have the Orca3D license on that computer as well. We are currently working on a floating network license solution for Orca3D and expect it to be released in the near term.

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