Testing the Application Using the Trial/Demo Version

You can test ARES Commander by installing the trial version and make use off all the features available in the application.

You can download ARES Commander trial version from www.graebert.com/downloads.

The trial version is limited to a 30 days period. You can run the trial version only if you have a Graebert Account.

After 30 days, the trial version transforms into a demo version which does not allow saving and printing.

 Note: If the trial version is expired, ARES Commander is asking for login. Create a Graebert Account, if you are not registered yet. Then log in to your account from the Licensing dialog box of ARES Commander.

Characteristics of the 30-day trial version

• You can save the drawings you create and edit (as .dwg and .dxf files).
• Print output is marked by a "demo version" stamp.
• You can also test ARES Kudo (your CAD viewer in the Cloud) and ARES Touch (your CAD application on mobile devices).

Characteristics of the demo version

• You can view drawings (.dwg and .dxf files).
• You cannot save drawings.
• You cannot print drawings.
• You cannot use ARES Kudo and ARES Touch.

Activating a Trial Version

To activate the 30-days trial version:

1. Start ARES Commander.
2. If you disabled showing the Licensing dialog box when using the trial version previously, click the arrow next to  in the title bar and select Start Page from the drop-down list.
3. In the Licensing dialog box, select Start free trial.
4. Next, click I already have a Graebert account.

   Note: Create a Graebert Account, if you are not registered yet. Click Sign up for free Graebert Account. See Creating a Graebert Account.

5. Login to your Graebert Account.
   1. Type your e-mail address and click Next.
   2. Type your password.
   3. Click Login.

   The trial is started.