In this article we explain the different GeoStudio license modes and how to select them.

Before You Start

• The "Best available license" mode was introduced in GeoStudio 2018 R2.

Selecting License Modes

• GeoStudio license modes are selected on the 'Start Page':
  

• When you select a feature-limiting license mode, the bottom of the 'Start Page' will display an appropriate notification:
  

License Mode Descriptions

The various license modes are:

• Best available license:
  • This mode will enable all "Full licenses" that you are entitled to use and "Basic licenses" for others. 
  • This license mode will not enable "Student" or "Viewer licenses".
• Full license:
  • This mode will only enable "Full licenses" available to you.
  • "Basic", "Student", and "Viewer licenses" are not available.
• Basic license:
  • This mode will only enable the GeoStudio "Basic licenses" you are entitled to.
• Student license:
  • This is a feature restricted license mode that is free to use.
  • It is built into GeoStudio.
  • It does not require a separate serial number to enable.
• Viewer license:
  • This mode allows access to all engineering analysis types in a read-only context.

For a full description of GeoStudio license mode features, please refer to our Licensing Options page.