Starting with Version 11.6, users who have purchased Design can sign in to the program without a dongle (security device). Current users already accessing Design with a security key do not have to sign in, unless they want to access Cloud services. To sign in with a soft key, the first step consists in registering to Cloud Browser by creating a user account, and step two consists of obtaining an activation code from Cyncly.
Once the soft key license is activated, make sure you have on hand the required credentials (User name and Password) to sign in to Design. To get help on how to register and create a user account (Step 1) and obtain an activation code (Step2), please contact the Customer Support team. This is the dialog box that is displayed when you call up Design so you can sign in without a dongle. Please read the notes following the illustration. They will guide you in how to handle your sign-in procedure.
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Once signed in, your user name will appear at the top right corner of the Design screen.
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Also remember that following a Cloud sign-in, Design acquires a soft key via the Internet, and then loads the application.
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When you close Design without signing out, your license remains assigned to your computer
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When you Sign Out, your license returns on the Cloud.
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If your computer is not connected to the internet and a soft key is assigned to your computer, your soft key remains valid for 7 days.
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For users who downloaded a Trial version, a sign-in is mandatory.
When to sign out
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If you want to use Design on another computer to "release" the soft key.
When not to sign out
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If you think you will not have access to the Internet within the next 7 days (maximum allowed).