For which products can you use newer licenses to start up older versions of the software?
Answer
The table below gives an overview of all product versions with FlexNet licenses. Dongle-based versions are not included.
Product
A license in a newer version...
Remark
ArtiosCAD (including ArtiosCAD Standard, Enterprise, 123Box and AdvantageCAD)
does not enable older versions, from version 14.1 onwards will enable all older versions
During an upgrade, the license for the newer version is added to the existing licenses. So existing customers can start up older versions (as of version 7.6 in FlexNet). From version 14.1 onwards the license for the version is included in the base license together with the licenses of all previous versions.
ArtPro
enables older versions
Before ArtPro 10.1.3, a newer license did not enable older versions.
ArtPro 10.1.3 is the first version that can be used with a newer license.
Automation Engine
enables older versions
BackStage is not enabled.
Imaging Engine (Powered by Adobe®) is an option on top of Automation Engine, so also enables older versions (in contrast with FlexRip/FlexProof)
Color Engine Pilot
does not enable older versions
During an upgrade, the license for the older version is replaced by the license for the newer version. So existing customers cannot start up older versions after an upgrade.
DeskPack for Illustrator®
enables older versions
With Suite 14 we introduced bundled licenses (DeskPack Essentials, DeskPack Advanced) next to licenses for individual plug-ins, those bundled licenses do not enable older versions.
DeskPack for Photoshop® (Ink Tools and Flexo Tools)
enables older versions
Dynamic Content
enables older versions
With Suite 14 we introduced bundled licenses next to licenses for individual plug-ins, those bundled licenses do not enable older versions.
FlexRip and FlexProof
does not enable older versions
During an upgrade, the license for the older version is replaced by the license for the newer version. So existing customers cannot start up older versions after an upgrade.
Remark that version 14.0 is the last version for FlexRip/FlexProof
i-cut (Layout and Preflight)
enables older versions
SignUp is not enabled.
PackEdge
enables older versions
Plato
enables older versions
PowerLayout
enables older versions
Studio
enables older versions
WebCenter
does not enable older versions
For version 12 or older: During an upgrade, the license for the newer version is added to the existing licenses. So existing customers can start up older versions (as of version 7 in FlexNet)
For version 12.1 or newer: During an upgrade, the license for the older version is replaced by the license for the newer version. So existing customers cannot start up older versions after an upgrade.
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