CDXZipStream, our Excel add-in for address, zip code, and route analysis, has a licensing agreement that is significantly different (in a good way!) from most other software.  Understanding that CDXZipStream contains a number of functions for route planning and optimization, it makes sense to allow our users to install it on multiple computers.  For example, you can plan and optimize a route on your desktop, then follow the directions for the optimized route on a laptop in your car.  For very long calculations, it is also helpful to use a secondary desktop or laptop so your main computer is not tied up.  Since the CDXZipStream license is provided per user, you won’t have to buy multiple licenses to do this; each CDXZipStream license comes with three key codes, allowing you to install it on three separate computers.  

To set up CDXZipStream on a new computer simply download and install the CDXZipStream demo on the new computer.  When installation is complete and Microsoft Excel opens, press the third button on the CDXZipStream toolbar named "License Information and Software Updates". (If you are using Excel 2007 or 2010, the CDXZipStream toolbar is located under the "Add-Ins" menu.) Then press the "Buy Now" button followed by pressing "Generate KeyCode" and log into our web site using the username and password you received with your original purchase.  If you did not retain your original purchase information please contact us at support@cdxtech.com

A web page allowing you to generate a new keycode should appear with your new Computer ID automatically entered. This Computer ID is unique for each PC and your registration code is based on it. Then press "Next" to generate your new registration key.

Copy your new keycode from the box that appears and then press the "x" in the upper right corner and minimize your browser. Then paste the copied code into the "Keycode" section of the "CDXZipStream Purchase and Registration" box and press "OK". (This is the box where you pressed the "Generate Keycode" button.) CDXZipStream will now be fully activated on your computer.

Your online account can also be used to purchase data updates or upgrade your product to a more powerful version.  A history of all data purchases is maintained in the "Download Data Files" section.

Our license does not permit sharing with other users on additional machines.  We do require that multiple users purchase multiple licenses.  Each CDXZipStream license will be registered under a person’s name, which can be displayed by clicking on the “License Information and Software Updates” button on the main CDXZipStream toolbar.  Also shown is the number of licenses associated with the name.   If the name needs to be transferred, such as in cases where an employee has left an organization, please contact us at support@ cdxtech.com.  We also offer generous volume discounts of up to 20% for 10 licenses; please contact us for details if you need more than 10 licenses.  

The  CDXZipStream toolbar has a button third from the left that looks like a small certificate or drivers license.  It's the License Information and Software Updates (LISU) button, and it's the main portal through which you can get and maintain your CDXZipStream software.  We'd like to review all the things you can do when you press this button. 

But first, a couple of things before we start.  To use the LISU button, the CDXZipStream toolbar must be visible (duh!).  If you can't see the toolbar, we've posted a couple of support articles that address this problem.  Also, many of the activities described below will require you to login to your CDX Technologies account. (Once you've purchased CDXZipStream, this account will have already been created for you.)  If you've lost your account information, or can't remember your password, please don't hesitate to contact us at support@cdxtech.com and we'll quickly get your information to you.

Purchase CDXZipStream:  If you've downloaded and installed the CDXZipStream free demo, press the LISU button to initiate the purchasing process.  We've covered all the details of the purchasing process in a previous blog post, so please refer to that for more information.

Once you've purchased and installed CDXZipStream, the following functions are available:

Get Data Updates:  Press the LISU button, then press "Data Updates' and login to your account.  You'll be directed to a webpage where you can click on the Product drop-down list to see the data updates available for your version of CDXZipStream.  Then just follow the purchasing process on the website.

Get Product Updates:  Press the LISU button, then press "Product Updates" to check to see if you have the latest release of the software.  We are continuing to refine and add new features to CDXZipStream, and as of this writing we provide software updates free of charge.  After pressing this button you will be automatically directed to our website where you will have the option to download and install the latest version.

Generate a Keycode:  You can use the "Generate Keycode" button on the LISU box to transfer CDXZipStream to another computer.  First, download and install the CDXZipStream demo on the new computer.  When installation is complete and Microsoft Excel opens, press the LISU button, press the "Buy Now" button, then press "Generate KeyCode".  Log into your account and a web page allowing you to generate a new keycode should appear with your new Computer ID automatically entered. This Computer ID is unique for each PC and your registration code is based on it. Then press "Next" to generate your new registration key.

Copy your new keycode from the box that appears and press the "x" in the upper right corner to minimize your browser. Then paste the copied code into the "Keycode" section of the LISU box and press "OK".  CDXZipStream will now be fully activated on your new computer.

Update a Keycode:   You can also use the "Update Keycode" button on the LISU box if you wish to upgrade your version of CDXZipStream.  Login to your CDXZipStream account, and under the Account menu on the left select "Product Management".  Press "Upgrade License" and go through the purchasing process to obtain the upgrade and accompanying keycode.  Copy your new keycode from the box that appears and press the "x" in the upper right corner to minimize your browser. Then paste the copied code into the "Keycode" section of the LISU box and press "Update Keycode".  The upgraded version of CDXZipStream will now be fully activated on your new computer.  Don't forget to download any accompanying data files for the new version; these files are available under your account's "Product Management" webpage.

Warn if Zip Code Data is Out of Date:  Since zip code data changes frequently, and we update our database on a monthly basis, you can elect to receive an automatic message to warn you if your database is out of date.  Just check or uncheck this box according to your preference. 

Last but not least, the LISU box also provides general information on product registration status, available data feeds for your version of CDXZipStream, as well as product version, database version, and date of the last database update.