Question

How does the the DEMO version of the DirectSoft Programming software Different from the Purchased version?

Answer

The DEMO Version:

1) Can Save OnLine / Monitor Status on a 100 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 100 word maximum)

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FAQ Subcategory: CPU & Programming

This item was last updated on 2015-06-30
Document ID: 941

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