Vision Run-Time Evaluation Period

Question

HI NI,
I have an application that uses NI Vision functions which require a Vision Run-Time license.  When I distribute this application to potential customers they should be able to run the application with the Vision Run-Time license in "evaluation mode" for 30 days, or at least that used to be the case.  Now, when my potential customers install and run the application they get an error message "Error -1074396157 occurred at an unidentified location Possible reason(s): IMAQ Vision:  Unlicensed copy of NI Vision."
Why will it not allow me to run in evaluation mode?
Thanks,
B

Answer 1

Hi Ian,
My customer sells software built on LabVIEW and the Vision Development module.  His potential customers often want to "evaluate" the software before purchasing it.  So, the evaluation period for the vision run-time license is very important.  I wonder if the licensing department has considered this scenario.  Not having an evaluation period for the vision run-time license will make it more difficult for him to sell his software which may trickle down to impact National Instruments sales as well.  I would appreciate it if you would communicate this back to the licensing department.
Here is my customers response to the new policy:
This is an Interesting justification for NI's decision....albeit misplaced.
If the development includes the Vision run time then how on earth is one
to evaluate the development ? If the development requires the Vision
run time license to execute how can that be perceived, by any rational
person, to supersede ( definition: Supersede: take the place of; supplant)
the Vision run time license ? It doesn't supersede it. it complements it.
Thanks for your consideration,
B