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Registering ShowPro

The demo version of ShowPro™ is the full Advanced version but has a limit of twenty classes. In order to have the full use of the program you must register the program which requires that you buy an annual subscription for the Advanced, Professional,or Standard Edition.

Unlock Button

To register your copy of ShowPro, click on the padlock button that appears in the lower left corner of the Start Screen when you first run the program.

This will cause the License Manager to be displayed...

License Manager Dialog

The License Manager is used to manage your ShowPro software license...

  • Unlock the demo software in the event you purchase or renew a subscription.
  • Create an archival copy of your license.
  • Restore a previously archived copy of your license.
  • Remove your license from the computer system.

Note: ShowPro is available on an annual subscription program. With the first subscription that you purchase, you are eligible for a subscription for a second computer at no cost. This second computer can be your desk top computer back at the office, or a second networked computer at the show. Subscriptions for the third and subsequent computers must be purchased.

  • License Manager Register Button

To register ShowPro, click the Register button on the License Manager dialog and the following dialog is displayed...

ShowPro Registration Dialog

Your next step is to provide the Serial Number displayed to Sport Data, Inc. The best way to do this is to paste the number directly from the dialog into an email to info@sportdatainc.com.

For a new license we will provide you with a license file and a registration code. For a subscription renewal only the registration code is required.

When you receive the code select New License or Renewal, paste or type the code into the Code edit box shown to the left, and then click the Register button.

For a subscription renewal you're done, one year will be added to whatever time is remaining on your subscription.

 

For a new license a standard Windows file open dialog will appear and you need to navigate to and open the license file you were sent. The license will be loaded into the computer system and whatever edition and breeds/disciplines you purchased will be activated.

License Manager Backup Button

To make an archival copy of your license, click the Backup button on the License Manager dialog. This will allow you to save a copy of your license on the removable disk media of your choice for safe keeping, protecting your investment in ShowPro™.

License Manager Restore Button

The Restore button is used to restore a previously backed up license.

License Manager Remove Button

The Remove button is used to remove the license from the computer system. This will cause the software to revert to demo mode. The removed license can be registered on a different computer, perhaps a newly purchased one.

See Also

The Start Screen

Networking

Databases

Organizations

Backing Up Your Data

Restoring a Backup

Creating a Show

Opening a Show

Deleting Shows

Downloading Org Data

Importing Org Data