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Latest SysCAD Version: 13 May 2026 - SysCAD Build 139.37082

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Stand-alone Software License

This is machine based STAND-ALONE software license, mainly used for license lease, training license or trial license.

The SysCAD License can be located in any folder on the computer. The default folder location for the license files is \SysCADXXX\License. The license information is stored in this folder.

The license can be issued in two ways:

1. Within SysCAD - When a license is issued from within SysCAD, the license location can be selected by the user.
2. Using SysCAD Licensing Utility (syscad.exe) - When a license is issued using the License utility, the license location is the folder in which "syscad.exe" is located. Then when running SysCAD, ensure that the license location is set to point at the folder where the license utility is located.

Requesting a Software License

This help page provides detailed instructions on how to obtain a SysCAD software license.

SysCAD licenses are issued for the following purposes:

1. Trial - For evaluation purposes. Please refer to Trial License
2. Academic Teaching & Research - For use in academic institutions for teaching purposes. - Please refer to License Authorisation
3. Training Licenses - For short-term training sessions or workshops. - Please refer to License Authorisation
4. Leasing License - For temporary use under a leasing agreement. - Please refer to License Authorisation
5. Temporary software license - Issued to existing SysCAD clients while resolving issues with a permanent license. - Please refer to License Authorisation

Trial License

Show instructions for how to obtain a Trial License      

Obtaining a Trial License After launching SysCAD for the first time, you will encounter several dialog boxes, including the License Authorisation window: Locate the Site Code displayed in the License Authorisation dialog. This is a unique identifier for your system. To send your Site Code to the SysCAD licensing team: Option 1: (Build139 or later only): Click the button to automatically generate an email addressed to [email protected]. Please note that this feature depends on your email configuration and IT permissions, and may not be available or functional for all users. Option 2: Click the button to copy the Site Code to your clipboard. Then paste it into an email and send it to [email protected]. The SysCAD team will respond within 1–2 business days with a corresponding Site Key. Once received: Enter the Site Key in the License Authorisation dialog. Click Validate to activate your trial license. The standard trial period is three weeks. If you need to send a new site code to extend the trial or change options, use the License\License Authorisation command from within SysCAD, but still send the site code to [email protected]. Important Notes The standard trial license is for a single user, with access to the steady-state solver mode and all standard add-ons. Users interested in trialing OLI integration with SysCAD must obtain a separate license from OLI. Refer to the OLI Overview for guidance on getting started.

License Authorisation from Within SysCAD

Download and Install SysCAD software, make sure the person installing SysCAD has local administration rights to the computer, to obtain a SysCAD license,

1. With SysCAD started in demo mode, <menu command> “License\License Authorisation”

   

2. You will be shown a dialog box with a Site Code.

   

3. To send your Site Code to the SysCAD licensing team:
   • Option 1: (Build139 or later only) Click the button to automatically generate an email addressed to [email protected].
     Please note that this feature depends on your email configuration and IT permissions, and may not be available or functional for all users.
   • Option 2: Click the button to copy the Site Code to your clipboard, then paste it into an email addressed to [email protected].

   Important: Regardless of which option you use, please ensure that the Name, Company, and License Details fields at the end of the email are completed before sending your request.
   You can see a sample email below.

4. Within 1 business day, the SysCAD License Team will email back a Site Key (this is not auto-generated).
5. Once the site key is obtained, paste it in the license authorisation dialog box and press “Validate”.
6. When this is completed successfully, the SysCAD license files are stored in the license location folder.
7. Please note that each site code is unique, the corresponding site key is good for single use only. The site code will change when a license is issued (and again when a license expires).

NOTE: Make sure the license authorisation is started from the same location as when the site code was obtained.

Sample Subject Lines: - Providing a clear and descriptive subject line will also help us process your license request more efficiently. For Training licenses: Subject: <<insert company name>> - Standard Introductory Training course - <<insert scheduled training start date>> For Temporary licenses: Subject: <<insert company name>> - Temporary license - USB Key replacement

Sample information included in the email body: (The following information is automatically generated when clicking the Email Site Code or Copy to Clipboard buttons.) SysCAD Version:SysCAD 9.3 Build:139.37077 CrypKey Version:8.0 NGN Build:8058 Current License:Not Licensed License Info:Demo Mode License Location: C:\SysCAD139\License\ Date:24-Apr-2026 Site Code : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX Name: ⬅️ Company: ⬅️ Please enter details before sending your request License Details (Renewal, Training, etc.): ⬅️

License Authorisation using Licensing Utility

Please see Licensing Utility for more information.

License Information