This license includes access to updates and support for 1year from the initial purchase.

Perpetual License: A perpetual license grants the license holder 99year access to the software (referred to as perpetual access).

Both license models include support and updates with initial purchase. This provides users flexibility in how they plan to use and account for the software over time. OrCAD is offered in a perpetual or time-based licensing model. Broader sharing options are available (Nationwide and global). Note: Standard license sharing is limited to a 1 mile radius from where the license is located (intended to cover a single site or campus). Ideal for: Single / primary users who do not need usually need to share the license and want the flexibility and portability to access the software wherever they are. This may limit the ability to share the license though as the users machine would need to be on the network and active to be shared. No connectivity to an external server is required. The user can then access the license on their machine.

Computer Host ID: The license is tied to the physical address of the users computer (HOST ID or NIC card).

Ideal for: Mid to Large user teams that need to be able to easily share licenses and will primarily use license in location with access to a centralized license server. Users do need to be able to connect to the server to successfully check out a license with this method. This allows licensing and access to be centrally managed. User client machines can then connect to the server to access and check-out the license when in use.

Server: The license is hosted on a server using the servers physical address (HOST ID).

This can be tied to a server or client machine depending on usage needs.

With this method a license is tied to the HOST (aka physical address) of a specific machine. Teams can mix and match these methods and terms to best suit their needs. The OrCAD license can be managed and purchased in a couple different ways depending on preference and needs of the user. This gives users the flexibility to best leverage their software and ensure consistent usage among potential users. OrCAD uses a floating license model which allows purchased licenses to be shared amongst users (one active user per license available).

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