| Action | Status | | :--- | :--- | | Is the System Time on the target device correct? (Licenses check absolute time) | [ ] | | Did you Install the license, or just Order it? (Activation is a separate step) | [ ] | | Does your Runtime version match the License version (e.g., V3.5 SP19)? | [ ] |
Most common for industrial use: Soft Container activated via CODESYS License Manager. codesys license activation
| Type | Physical / Virtual | Portability | Common Use | |------|--------------------|-------------|-------------| | USB Dongle (CmStick) | Hardware | High | Industrial PCs, embedded devices | | SoftContainer | File on hard drive/SSD | Low (tied to PC hardware) | Engineering laptops, virtual machines (with limitations) | | Runtime License (target-bound) | Stored in PLC non-volatile memory | None | Embedded controllers, Raspberry Pi, BeagleBone | | Demo License | Temporary container | Varies | Evaluation only (30 days or 2‑hour runtime limit) | Transfer
Critical nuance: A license is not a keyfile you copy. It must be activated via the CODESYS License Manager or CODESYS Security Key tool. Updating / Renewing
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