{"id":139063,"date":"2022-08-30T18:21:10","date_gmt":"2022-08-30T18:21:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/?page_id=139063"},"modified":"2025-12-13T19:44:25","modified_gmt":"2025-12-14T02:44:25","slug":"getting-started-with-soft-licenses","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/es\/getting-started-with-soft-licenses\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting started with soft-licenses"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h1>\n<p>The following guide walks through verifying, registering, installing, and activating an ONYX soft-license. ONYX soft-licenses do not require a hardware key to run. Included in this guide are steps to obtain a soft-license trial product, and how to get product support. Thank you for choosing ONYX software for your business.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Email instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You will receive an email from your Reseller at the time of purchase.<\/li>\n<li>Click on the Register button to be taken to the ONYX License Portal.<\/li>\n<li>You will need the License Key Code to register and activate your product.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-138989 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"422\" height=\"647\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-1.png 422w, https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-1-196x300.png 196w, https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-1-180x276.png 180w, https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-1-300x460.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 422px) 100vw, 422px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Verifying a license in the license portal.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Once at the ONYX License Portal, you must enter the License Key in the License Key box.<\/li>\n<li>You also need to ensure any extra spaces added from a copy\/paste are removed before verifying the license.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-138925 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"851\" height=\"519\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-2.png 851w, https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-2-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-2-768x468.png 768w, https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-2-180x110.png 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 851px) 100vw, 851px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Once at the License is added and any additional spaces are removed, you can verify the License Key.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-138933 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"854\" height=\"525\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-3.png 854w, https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-3-300x184.png 300w, https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-3-768x472.png 768w, https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-3-180x111.png 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 854px) 100vw, 854px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Once the license shows as verified, click \u201ccontinue\u201d to then register the license to your account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-138941 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"849\" height=\"515\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-4.png 849w, https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-4-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-4-768x466.png 768w, https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-4-180x109.png 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 849px) 100vw, 849px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>3. An example workflow:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A new account will need to be created to register the license.<\/li>\n<li>If you already have an account, you must login to register the license.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-138949 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"849\" height=\"479\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-5.png 849w, https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-5-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-5-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-5-180x102.png 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 849px) 100vw, 849px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>4. New account creation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To create an account, insert the email address you want to be associated with ONYX products.<\/li>\n<li>A verification code will be sent to your email to validate access.<\/li>\n<li>Insert the code at the next screen and continue with your user information to register.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-138957 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-6.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"892\" height=\"388\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-6.png 892w, https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-6-300x130.png 300w, https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-6-768x334.png 768w, https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-6-180x78.png 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 892px) 100vw, 892px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Registering a license:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Once logged in, you will see your name in the top right and have the option to register the verified license by clicking \u201cregister,\u201d then \u201ccontinue\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>You can check the name, email, and license information before completing the registration process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-138965 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-7.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1159\" height=\"648\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-7.png 1159w, https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-7-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-7-1024x573.png 1024w, https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-7-768x429.png 768w, https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-7-180x101.png 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1159px) 100vw, 1159px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The registration process is now complete.<\/li>\n<li>The ONYX License Portal will show a download link to start using ONYX Software.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-138973 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"844\" height=\"494\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-8.jpg 844w, https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-8-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-8-768x450.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 844px) 100vw, 844px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>** Steps 5-6 only apply to trial soft-licenses, if you do not have a trial, please skip to step 8 **<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Obtaining a trial:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Trial products are provided at no charge and are available from the Onyx Graphics website.<\/li>\n<li>For ONYX Thrive or ONYX PosterShop, pick the desired product and add it to the shopping cart.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-138981 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"943\" height=\"611\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-9.jpg 943w, https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-9-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-9-768x498.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>7. The checkout process:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Proceed to the checkout and fill in your customer information as requested.<\/li>\n<li>Complete the checkout process to obtain a free trial of ONYX software.<\/li>\n<li>A confirmation email with download links and an Activation License Key will be sent to the email address used at checkout.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-138997 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"899\" height=\"516\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-10.jpg 899w, https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-10-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-10-768x441.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 899px) 100vw, 899px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>8. Install and activate:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You must first download the software either from the order confirmation email or from the Onyx Graphics website.<\/li>\n<li>Once the product is downloaded, the installer can be launched by clicking the product.exe file and following the prompts to begin the installation.<\/li>\n<li>Hardware keys should be removed from the computer at installation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-139005 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"964\" height=\"640\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-11.jpg 964w, https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-11-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-11-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 964px) 100vw, 964px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Once ONYX is installed, you will see a screen that prompts license activation.<\/li>\n<li>At the activation screen, input the License Key Code received in the order confirmation email.<\/li>\n<li>Select \u201cActivate License\u201d for installation to continue and finish.<\/li>\n<li>The ONYX trial can now be launched and used.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-139013 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"709\" height=\"525\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-12.jpg 709w, https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-12-300x222.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>9. Managing a soft-license:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The License Manager shows product information.<\/li>\n<li>The License manager is used to update a license for new product features, move a license between computers, or upgrade a trial to a full ONYX product at the end of the trial period.<\/li>\n<li>To move a soft-license between computers, users can deactivate the license on one computer, then activate the same license on another computer in the License Manager.<\/li>\n<li>For ONYX Thrive, the License Manager provides an additional option to choose which network license server to connect to.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-139021 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"833\" height=\"685\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-13.jpg 833w, https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-13-300x247.jpg 300w, https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-13-768x632.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 833px) 100vw, 833px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ONYX Thrive also includes a Network License Manager to manage connections to various workstations.<\/li>\n<li>The License Manager on an individual station can connect to the Network License Manager.<\/li>\n<li>The Network License Manager is where product information, product updates, and product upgrades are managed.<\/li>\n<li>The Network License Manager also lists the permissions on the license, including RIPs, Printers, and Job Editors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-139029 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"752\" height=\"622\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-14.jpg 752w, https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-14-300x248.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>10. Product support for soft-licenses:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Technical support can also be reached at the Onyx Graphics website from the support button as shown.<\/li>\n<li>Technical Support phone hours are:\n<ul>\n<li>Monday \u2013Thursday 8am \u20134pm (MT)<\/li>\n<li>Friday 8am \u20133pm (MT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Regional support is also offered via email:\n<ul>\n<li>Americas: support@onyxgfx.com<\/li>\n<li>Europe (EMEA) emeasupport@onyxgf.com<\/li>\n<li>Asia Pacific asiasales@onyxgfx.com<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-138917 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-15.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"697\" height=\"531\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-15.jpg 697w, https:\/\/onyxgfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/license-15-300x229.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The following guide walks through verifying, registering, installing, and activating an ONYX soft-license. 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