A. If you are using a CIRCLY 5.0 version prior to CIRCLY 5.0f (27 June 2005):

The symptoms are that you are asked to enter your Licence Type (didn't use to ask), then on inputting "Full licence", Warning Number: 9201 ("Sentinel has not been activated to run Version 4.1 or greater") is displayed. These messages will not prevent you from running analyses, unless you are using the thickness design option.

This problem has been fixed. Click here to download the latest version.

You must key in a special activation code to set the Hardware Lock to run CIRCLY 5.0. Make sure you have your activation code handy before proceeding.

Before doing this you must have installed the Sentinel System Driver (click here for instructions) AND CIRCLY 5.0 for the first time.

The Licence Activation Key provided by Mincad Systems will be of the form:

V1-HIP1-26719-REN-70611-COMI-7146

Copy the key to the Windows clipboard (by highlighting it and then Control+C).

Make sure your CIRCLY/APSDS Hardware Lock is plugged in.

Start CIRCLY 5.0 from the Windows Start menu (CIRCLY 5.0/CIRCLY 5.0).

Click on the menu item “Help”, then “Licence Activation Key”. You will then see this form:

Paste (Control+V) your Licence Activation Key into the box, then click the “Process Key” button.

Then click the “Continue” button.

C. If you have purchased a new licence for CIRCLY 5.0 or later:

Please get in touch with Mincad Systems or your local agent to arrange a replacement for your Hardware Lock.