Frequently Asked Questions About Purchasing Stylus Studio

We've compiled a list of frequently asked questions concerning purchasing Stylus Studio. Click on the appropriate link to find the answers to your questions:

• Purchasing
• Getting an evaluation copy
• Upgrading

Purchasing

Where can I buy <%= ConfigurationManager.AppSettings["SSV"] %>?

You can buy <%= ConfigurationManager.AppSettings["SSV"] %> from our own online shop or any software reseller.

What about volume discounts?

We offer volume discounts in the form of user packs (packs of 2, 5, 10, and 20 are popular). For details, visit our online shop.

Offline Activation Keys

For federal institutions, government contractors, and other air-gapped environments where connection to the Stylus Studio license manager cannot be established, IVI Technologies may allow to generate offline activation keys.

Who do I contact to discuss an enterprise licensing arrangement?

Contact our sales team to discuss enterprise licensing matters.

Stylus Studio XML Enterprise Suite provides development tools for Stylus XQuery and Stylus XML Converters.  How are these components licensed?

Stylus XQuery and Stylus XML Converters are included in Stylus Studio for development purposes only, and are separately licensed products. For more information, visit:

• Stylus XQuery
• Stylus XML Converters

Do I need an additional license to Deploy Generated Code?

Yes. Stylus XML Converters and Stylus XQuery can be used within Stylus Studio for developing and testing; however, deploying these features into applications requires separate runtime licenses. For more information, please contact our sales team.

Can I buy <%= ConfigurationManager.AppSettings["SSV"] %> with a purchase order?

Sure! contact our sales team to purchase via a purchase order.

I've purchased a product key for <%= ConfigurationManager.AppSettings["SSV"] %>. Where do I download the software?

Get the latest version of <%= ConfigurationManager.AppSettings["SSV"] %> from the product download page — be sure to download and install the correct edition of <%= ConfigurationManager.AppSettings["SSV"] %> (Enterprise, Professional or Home Edition) that corresponds to the edition which you have purchased. Next, from within <%= ConfigurationManager.AppSettings["SSV"] %>, select Help -> About <%=ConfigurationManager.AppSettings["SS"]%> -> Activate/Register <%=ConfigurationManager.AppSettings["SS"]%>, and then copy/paste the product activation key from your sales order confirmation email into the license manager, and click "Activate <%=ConfigurationManager.AppSettings["SS"]%>". You're all set!

What is the difference between <%= ConfigurationManager.AppSettings["SSXE"] %>, <%= ConfigurationManager.AppSettings["SSXP"] %> and <%= ConfigurationManager.AppSettings["SSXH"] %>?

We've posted a detailed feature matrix which shows the differences between <%=ConfigurationManager.AppSettings["SS"]%> editions, as well as the top ten reasons why we highly recommend <%= ConfigurationManager.AppSettings["SSXE"] %>. In a nutshell, here are the main differences between the three editions of <%= ConfigurationManager.AppSettings["SSV"] %>:

• <%= ConfigurationManager.AppSettings["SSXE"] %> is our main XML IDE offering a full development lifecycle solution for advanced XML data integration. It provides outstanding tools for working with XML, XSL/XSLT, XPath, XML Schema/DTD, XQuery, XML Mapping, XML Pipeline, plus deployment features like Java code generation, Web services tools, XML publishing tools, support for <%= ConfigurationManager.AppSettings["DDXC"] %>, Industry standard XML vocabularies, and more advanced tools for legacy data integration. For more information, download the datasheet.
• <%= ConfigurationManager.AppSettings["SSXP"] %> provides tools for working with XML, XSL/XSLT, XPath, XML Schema/DTD, XQuery and XML Mapping. It is ideal for professional XML developers needing to develop and test XML applications.
• <%= ConfigurationManager.AppSettings["SSXH"] %> is for student or home users learning XML in a non-commercial settings. Home Edition is not licensed for revenue generating activities, commercial use, nonprofits, academic institutions, or government use. It offers a sub-set of features at a reduced price, and is designed to simplify XML learning. We've created an entirely separate FAQ for questions about <%= ConfigurationManager.AppSettings["SSXH"] %>.

I work for a department of the US federal government. Are Stylus Studio products available for purchase through the General Services Administration (GSA)?

Yes - US Government customers may purchase Stylus Studio products from our reseller partners that specialize in working through the GSA.

Evaluation Copies

How do I Upgrade from an Evaluation Version of <%= ConfigurationManager.AppSettings["SSV"] %>?

In order to upgrade from an evaluation version of <%= ConfigurationManager.AppSettings["SSV"] %>, we need to first email you your full license activation key. You can purchase an activation key for any edition of <%= ConfigurationManager.AppSettings["SSV"] %> from our online shop. When you receive your full license activation key, follow these steps:

• Start <%= ConfigurationManager.AppSettings["SSV"] %>
• Display the About dialog box (Help > About <%=ConfigurationManager.AppSettings["SS"]%>).
• Click the "Activation & Registration" button in the About <%=ConfigurationManager.AppSettings["SS"]%> dialog box.
• Enter your full license activation key in the "Activation key" field, removing any existing value in that field.
• Click the "Activate <%=ConfigurationManager.AppSettings["SS"]%>" button. <%= ConfigurationManager.AppSettings["SSV"] %> will then display a message indicating that your fully licensed version has been activated.

Do you offer evaluation copies of <%= ConfigurationManager.AppSettings["SSV"] %>?

Yes! You can download a free, fully functional evaluation any edition of <%= ConfigurationManager.AppSettings["SSV"] %> from the downloads page on our Web site.

How long is the evaluation period?

The evaluation period is 15 days. One evaluation is permitted per major release. (<%=ConfigurationManager.AppSettings["SS"]%> 2011, <%=ConfigurationManager.AppSettings["SS"]%> X14, and so on).

Why is the evaluation period so short?

Because we've dramatically reduced prices. Other XML tools suites might cost 3-5x more. If productivity, value, standards compliance and scalability matter to you and your organization, we think the choice is obvious.

Can I upgrade my evaluation copy to the latest release?

Yes. Evaluators can download minor release and patch release upgrades that fall within the free evaluation period.

Upgrades

How can I upgrade my current Stylus Studio® license to a newer release?

The easiest way to upgrade from one product release to another (e.g., Stylus StudioŽ 2009, release 1 to Stylus StudioŽ 2009, release 2 or Stylus StudioŽ 2010, release 1) is to purchase Annual Upgrade Protection (AUP) for your current Stylus StudioŽ license. AUP is available for Stylus StudioŽ XML Enterprise Edition and Stylus StudioŽ XML Professional Edition. AUP is not available for Stylus StudioŽ XML Home Edition. Separate upgrade licenses are also available to migrate from one product release to another, if AUP is not in force you must purchase AUP at the same time to be eligible to purchase an upgrade License. To purchase Annual Upgrade Protection, please email us at stylusstudio@stylusstudio.com.

How do I get software maintenance updates

Software maintenance updates (e.g., from Stylus Studio® 6 Release 1 build 501i, build 501j, build 501k...) are provided free. You can easily check on the availability of upgrades to your current version of Stylus Studio® by clicking Help > Check for Latest Version on the Stylus Studio® menu.

Do you offer upgrade protection or software maintenance?

Yes. Please read about our Annual Upgrade Protection program for more information.