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Question: How the the DEMO version of the DirectSoft32 Programming software Different from the Puchased version?
Answer: The DEMO Version:
1) Can Save OnLine / Monitor Status on a 10 Ladder-word program (maximum) in the PLC.
2) Can Monitor Status on a maximum of 4 items in Data View.
3) Can have 4 Data Views max.
4) Can have only 1 Comm Link active at a time.
5) Can have only 1 Ladder (Stage, Mnemonic, XRef/Usage) View open at a time.
6) Cannot Save to Disk.
7) Displays a 'Nag Dialog' encouraging Customers to purchase the Full Version of DirectSOFT-Programming!
8) Cannot use the DRUM instruction that is available in some CPU's (because of the 10 word maximum)
FAQ ID: 941