Sierra Video DashBoard Control System - Manual (Page 16)

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Activating DashBoard Licensed Features
This section outlines how to install software keys to access DashBoard features such as the DB
View. The required DashBoard software licenses must be purchased from your Ross Video sales
representative before activating DashBoard licensed features.
Activating DashBoard Licensed Features
Use the following procedure to install a software license for a DashBoard feature:
1. Launch the DashBoard software by selecting the DashBoard icon on your desktop.
2. Select the feature you wish to license as follows:
• From the main toolbar, select Window > Preferences.
• From the Preferences dialog box, select Licensed Features. A list of available
licenses is displayed in the Licensed Features dialog box and is organized into
subfolders. The Active subfolder includes those features currently installed on your
computer. The Available subfolder lists the new features you can install on your
computer.
3. From the Available subfolder, click the feature to license.
4. From the Licensed Features dialog box, click Install/Update License to open the
Enter License Key dialog box. The Enter License Key dialog box can include your
Request Code, and Hardware ID. You need this information when contacting Ross
Video Technical Support. To print the information in the dialog box, click Print.
Figure 2.1 Enter License Key Dialog Box
5. Contact Ross Video Technical Support using the contact information in the section,
“Company Address”. Ensure that you have the following information from the Enter
License Key dialog box: Request Code, Hardware ID, and Feature ID.
6. When you speak to our Technical Support representative, tell them your name, your
facility name, and the Request Code as listed on the Enter License Key dialog box.
7. If you received a license key, enter the License Key in the License Key field.
8. If you received a License file (*.keypack), click Install License Key Pack and follow
the on-screen instructions in the Install License Key Pack dialog box.
Operating Tip — DashBoard does not require that you install any of the optional
licensed features.