Solution
To evaluate NI software, download and install the software. The initial evaluation period is 7 days.
The majority of NI software allows you to obtain additional evaluation time if you need more time to consider the software and your requirements.
Depending on the evaluation experience available for your software, NI License Manager may show one of the following options:
REQUEST TRIAL
If the Request Trial button is shown, click it and log in using your NI User Account. NI License Manager checks whether an entitlement-based trial is available for your account.
If a trial is available, NI License Manager activates it.
If a trial is not available, NI License Manager provides a link to register for one.
EXTEND TRIAL
If the Extend Trial button is shown, click it and follow the prompts to extend the evaluation period.
The majority of eligible NI software allows the initial evaluation period to be extended for an additional 45 days.
You can also use the Extending Your Evaluation tool to determine whether your software version is eligible for an evaluation extension.
Considerations
Functionality
During an evaluation period, you can use the product with certain limitations, such as reduced functionality or limited execution time, for a predetermined amount of time. For an example, refer to the LabVIEW Evaluation Version Limitations documentation.
Licensing
During the initial evaluation period, NI License Manager displays Evaluation License and the number of days remaining. If the software was previously activated or evaluated on the computer, the initial Evaluation License may no longer be available. For entitlement-based trials, availability may also depend on the trial associated with your NI User Account.
Evaluation Time Period
The initial evaluation period is 7 days. Additional evaluation time may be provided through one of the following methods:
- An entitlement-based trial requested by clicking the Request Trial button.
- A legacy evaluation extension requested through clicking the Extend Trial button.
Exceptions to these evaluation timeframes may exist for legacy products or specific software versions.
Obtaining Additional Evaluation Time
Additional evaluation time is not available for every product or software version. The option shown in NI License Manager depends on the evaluation experience available for your software:
- Select REQUEST TRIAL to check for an entitlement-based trial associated with your NI User Account.
- Select EXTEND TRIAL to extend the existing evaluation period through the legacy evaluation workflow.
Use the Extending Your Evaluation tool to determine whether your software version is eligible for an evaluation extension. The options shown in NI License Manager may vary depending on the product, client version, and evaluation experience available for the software.