Plugin Function: ACF_RegisterPlugin

Updated: 23.10.2024 - Plugin version 1.7.1.7

ACF_RegisterPlugin is the licensing function of the plugin. After purchasing the plugin, you will receive a license code that needs to be used with this function to unlock full permanent functionality. Without registering the license, the plugin operates fully for 30 minutes. After that period, only the ACF_RegisterPlugin function remains active. You can also obtain a free demo license that is valid for 14 days. After the demo period, the plugin will operate in demo mode for 30 minutes, and all plugin calls will return an error message for an expired license. There are two types of licenses available:

1. Developer License: This license grants access to all plugin functions, including the ability to compile ACF code.

2. Runtime License: The runtime license allows you to use all plugin features except for compiling ACF code. It can load and execute compiled code. Typically, you would use a developer license for your development work and runtime licenses for your clients.

When you run the ACF_RegisterPlugin function for the first time on a computer, the plugin checks the license's validity with our license server. After this initial validation, the plugin no longer requires communication with the license server. This check is primarily in place to prevent the publication of licenses on the internet. We send only the license's serial number and a SHA512 fingerprint to create an untraceable ID for the computer. No additional data is transmitted. If a license is used excessively, we may suspect it has been shared publicly, and it will be invalidated. The rightful owner will receive a new valid license that must be applied.

Mac and Windows Compatibility

The license code is valid for both Mac and Windows. The distribution package contains plugins for each platform, allowing them to run the same compiled ACF code.

Prototype:

<status> = ACF_RegisterPlugin ( <Licence_name>; <LicenceKey )

Parameters:

Return value: - Type TEXT: "OK" for a valid license; any other error indicates an expired or incorrect license code.

Example:

Set Variable [$Res; ACF_RegisterPlugin ( "DEMO"; "ACF_Plugin DEV1 - DEMO 1001
========LICENCE BEGIN======
QB25ZD76dmuP/xJsxlfh1LqPponjja1mQ6K3lia1uc7Otjy9BoxR6BqI0OgialQKo9Q4ZWcv
S96V56bDBY3us2EEUrLpFTd+35ebK9rXFvQXb/vL1fN+A8SypseN0zoIs78uDajP5xfi+mnu
1lC0wA
======= LICENCE END =======" )]