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License Management

Mathcad uses a license management program called FLEXnet, provided by 

Macrovision Corporation. Additionally, the Image Processing, Signal Processing, 

Data Analysis, and Wavelets Extension Packs are also license managed with FLEXnet.

In order to use Mathcad, you need the appropriate license file. Mathcad is sold with 

either floating or node-locked licenses, on either a perpetual or an annual basis. Floating 

licenses can be used by any workstation on your network, while node-locked licenses 

can only be used on specified workstations. The Mathcad End User License Agreement 

allows you to obtain a home-use license for each purchased floating or node-locked 

license. For more information on types of licenses, see the section “Obtaining a License 

File” on page 11.

Annual licenses must be renewed on a yearly basis on the PTC Customer Support site 

or by contacting your local support office.