Authorizing Carlson Software

The first time you start Carlson Software, the Registration Wizard is displayed.

Carlson Software has installed an automated procedure for registering your software license. Change keys are no longer given over the telephone. Please choose one of the following registration methods.

Form: This method allows you to fill out a form that you can print out and fax or mail to Carlson Software for registration.
Internet: If your computer is online, you may register automatically over the Internet. Your information is sent to a Carlson Software server, validated and returned in just a few seconds. If you are using a dial-up connection, please establish this connection before attempting to register.
Enter change key: Choose this method after you have received your change key from Carlson Software (if you previously used the Form method above).
Register Later: Choose this method if your want to register later. You may run Carlson Software for 30 days before you are required to register.

After you choose the registration method, press Next

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Choose the reason for installation. The very first time you install Carlson Software is the only time you will choose the first reason. All subsequent installations require a choice from the remaining options.

New install or maintenance upgrade of Carlson Software: If you are installing Carlson Software for the first time, choose this reason.
Home use. See License Agreement: Choose this reason if you are installing on your home computer. See your license agreement for more details!
Re-Installation of Carlson Software: Choose this reason if you are reinstalling on the same computer with no modifications.
Windows or AutoCAD upgrade: Choose this reason if you have reinstalled Carlson Software after installing a new version of Microsoft Windows.
New Hardware: Choose this reason if you are installing Carlson Software on a new computer or if your existing computer has had some of its hardware replaced such as the hard disk, network adapter, etc.

After you choose the reason for installation, press Next, and then enter the required information into the dialog.

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If you are using the Form method, press the Print Fax Sheet button, to print out the form. You may fax this form to the number printed on the form, or mail it to Carlson Software, 102 W. Second St., Suite 200, Maysville, KY 41056-1003.

If you are using the Internet method, press Next. After a few seconds, your registration will complete. If your registration is successful, you will receive a message such as the one below. If your registration is unsuccessful, please note the reason why and try again. Keep in mind that each serial number may be registered to a single computer only.

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If you do not have access to the Internet, and do not have a printer, you must write down the information from the User Info tab (shown above) and fax it to 606-564-9525, or mail it to Carlson Software, 102 W. Second St., Suite 200, Maysville, KY 41056-1003.