What License do I need?

A Licence is required to run every version of BimSens including the free Viewer. There are 3 main license types: Viewer, Author and Full.

• Viewer: the Viewer can access protected DataNodes pre-configured by user with a Full license, but cannot modify the configuration. The Viewer cannot modify the data either, nor run any action or transfer, but he can apply predefined Colour Filter and Layout.
• Author: in addition to the Viewer capabilities, the Author can edit data as allowed by the DataView configuration including Sequence Edit, run Actions and Data Transfers. The Author cannot modify the configuration either.
• Full: the Admin has unrestrained access to all functionalities of BimSens in all viewers, including the ability to configure DataNodes to distribute to other users, including DataSource, DataView, Layout, Data Transfer, Colour Filter etc. The Admin can read both protected and clear configuration files, but only write encrypted files.

To learn more about the different license type check the version comparison page.

You can request a license using the license request form.

About the Personal Mode

For personal use, students and universities you do not need a licence to use BimSens, and can simply register an email address via the License dialogue.

• Personal mode: the personal mode has unrestrained access to all functionalities of BimSens, like an Admin, but can only read and write non-protected configuration files. Only a BimSens Full licence can read an un-protected file and convert it to a protected format.

How to use my License?

To load a BimSens license file, open BimSens in the application of your choice, go to Help > License.

In the License Info Dialogue click the Browse button and navigate to a valid license file (.lic).

The selected license is loaded for this application, with corresponding information on type, issue date and expiry date.

If you do not have a licence and are entitle to use the Personal mode, click the Use Personal Edition link to register your email and get a key for the Personal mode.

Connecting to a Server

To obtain a licence from a server, go to Help > Licence. In the Licence Info dialogue click Connect to a Licence Server, type in the server address and select the type of licence you want, then click Get. If a licence of the requested type is available it will be assigned to you until you release it or close the application.

if you do not know the server address contact your BimSens Admin. To configure your own server, refer to the Licences Server topic

Configuration Files Format and Licences

Configuration files are the files that BimSens uses to save configuration settings. They are xml file that come in two formats: protected and clear (or un-protected).

When using the Personal mode, BimSens can only read and write clear xml files.

When using Viewer and Author Licences, BimSens can only read protected files, and not write any format.

When using a Full Licence, BimSens can read both clear and protected xml files, but only writes protected files.