Borrowing Network License Modules

Network Licensing Modules Overview

Estimate lets you borrow network licenses from the Estimate License Server. This is useful when you generally use Estimate while connected to network but want to work in Estimate while not connected to the network (in the field or at home).

For example, you can connect to the Estimate License Server on your network, borrow licenses for the modules that you need, disconnect from the network or license server, and still run Estimate. By borrowing licenses, you can take your laptop out to the field, or work at home without being connected to your company's Estimate License Server.

The following step by step shows you how to borrow a network licensing module.

Step by Step — Borrowing Network License Modules

  1. While connected to the Estimate License Server, go to the Estimate Backstage View.

  2. Select Settings.

  3. Under the Network drop-down, select Deployment Mode.

  4. Select the Standalone radio button. Then select OK.

  5. When the Restart Estimate dialog box appears, select Yes to close the Estimate Client.

  6. After you have restarted the Estimate Client, go to the Estimate Backstage View.

  7. Select Settings.

  8. Under the Network drop-down, select Licenses.

  9. From the All Licenses column, select the modules that you need to borrow.

  10. Select the Borrow button.

  11. Click the Borrow button to move the selected modules to the Currently Borrowed Modules column.

  12. Choose how long you want to borrow the license for using the Borrow for __ days up and down arrows in the center column.

    You can only borrow a license for a maximum of 30 days.

  13. Disconnect from the network.