# Camera App Licensing

For camera models from the Mobotix M73 series there is the possibility to use apps. Apps, for example, offer extended functions for image analysis which may be supported by algorithms of artificial intelligence. Various apps are pre-installed on the camera and must be activated for use with a valid license key.

### Online-Activation

After receiving the activation IDs, activate them in MxMC as follows:

1. Select from the menu Window > Camera App Licenses.
2. Select the camera on which you want to license apps and click Select.
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3. An overview of the licenses installed on the camera may be displayed. Click Activate License.
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   Note: If necessary, correct the time set on the camera.
4. Enter a valid Activation ID and specify the number of licenses to install on this computer.
5. If you want to license another product, click on . In the new row, enter the appropriate Activation ID and the number of licenses you want.
6. If necessary, click to remove a line.
7. When you have entered all Activation IDs, click Activate License Online. During activation, MxMC connects to the license server. This requires an Internet connection.
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Successful activation
After successful activation, a new login is required to apply the changes. Alternatively, you can return to license management.

Failed activation (missing internet connection)
If the license server cannot be reached, e.g. due to a missing internet connection, apps can also be activated offline. (siehe Offlline activation).

### Offline-Activation

For offline activation, the partner/installer from whom you purchased the licenses can generate a capability response (.bin file) on the license server to activate their licenses..

1. Select from the menu Window > Camera App Licenses.
2. Select the camera on which you want to license apps and click Select.
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3. An overview of the licenses installed on the camera may be displayed. Click Activate License.
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   Note: If necessary, correct the time set on the camera.
4. Enter a valid Activation ID and specify the number of licenses to install on this computer.
5. If you want to license another product, click on . In the new row, enter the appropriate Activation ID and the number of licenses you want.
6. If necessary, click to remove a line.
7. When you have entered all Activation IDs, click Download Capability Request File (.lic). and send it to your partner/installer.
   Note: This file allows the partner/installer from whom you purchased the licenses to generate a capability response file (.bin ) on the license server.
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8. Click Load Capability Response File and follow the instructions.

Successful activation
After successful activation, a new login is required to apply the changes. Alternatively, you can return to license management. .

### Manage licenses

In the license management screen, you get a tabular overview of all licenses that have been activated for a camera.

1. Select from the menu Window > Camera App Licenses.
2. Select the camera on which you want to license apps and click Select.
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3. An overview of the licenses installed on the camera may be displayed.
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Bezeichnung | Erläuterung
--- | ---
Name | Name of the licensed app.
Product | The feature of the licensed app
Expiration | the time limit of the licence
Quantity | Number of licenses purchased for a product.
Seriennummer | Unique identification determined by MxMC for the device used. If problems occur during licensing, please have the device ID ready.

Synchronize licenses with server
Bei Programmstart erfolgt kein automatischer Abgleich der Lizenzen zwischen Computer und Lizenzserver. Klicken Sie deshalb auf Aktualisieren, um die Lizenzen erneut vom Server zu laden.

Lizenzen aktualisieren
To update temporary licenses, click Activate Licenses. The dialog for updating/activating licenses opens.

Note: You need administrator rights to synchronize and update licenses.

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