| General |
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| Q. |
How is
Livewire different to Bright Spark? |
| A. |
Bright
Spark is primarily
aimed at teaching electricity and basic electronics
to students who may not have any previous experience
of the subject. Bright Spark can be viewed as
a junior version of Livewire,
which is a more sophisticated circuit simulator. |
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| Q. |
Can Livewire generate
a PCB layout? |
| A. |
Yes. If you have PCB
Wizard 3, Livewire can convert a circuit diagram
into a PCB layout. |
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| Q. |
Can I use Livewire
with PCB Wizard 2? |
| A. |
No. You will require
PCB Wizard 3. |
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| Q. |
I already use Crocodile
Clips and PCB Wizard 2. Why should I upgrade to
the new Livewire and PCB Wizard 3? |
| A. |
There’s more components
to design with, better simulation accuracy, wires
that don’t break when you move components, enhanced
translation from circuit design to circuit board
and much improved component placement and automatic
routing. |
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| Q. |
What components does
Livewire support? |
| A. |
Over 1500 analogue and
digital components are available. Click here
for a full list. |
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| Q. |
Can I add my own components? |
| A. |
No. However, you can
let us know which components
you would like to see, so that we can consider adding
them to future versions of the software. |
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| Q. |
Do you plan to do
a Macintosh® version? |
| A. |
We have no plans to
produce Livewire for the Macintosh. |
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| Sales
and Licensing |
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| Q. |
How much does Livewire
cost? |
| A. |
Please contact your
local reseller for price information. |
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| Q. |
Will Livewire operate
on my Windows® network? |
| A. |
Yes. Livewire has been
designed to work with any Windows®-compatible
network, including
Research Machines Connect 2 and 3. A multi-user
(5 users or above) version is required. Click here for
more detailed information. |
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| Q. |
How does your licensing
work? |
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Single-user licenses allow the software
to be installed and used on one computer. Multi-user
licenses allow the software to be installed and
used on the number of computers specified by the
license. Multi-user licenses also allow the software
to be used on a network provided that the maximum
number of concurrent users does not exceed the
number of computers specified by the license. |
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| Q. |
We have a multi-user license
of Livewire. How do I control the number
of concurrent users on my network? |
| A. |
Livewire has built-in concurrency
control to stop users accessing the software when
the maximum number of licenses has been exceeded.
When installing the software on a network, you
should visit Updates to
ensure you have the last version. |
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| Q. |
How do I extend my multi-user
(5 users or above) version of Livewire? |
| A. |
5-user extension licenses are available
from your Livewire supplier. |
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| Q. |
I have purchased a single-user
version of Livewire. Can I put it on
my PC and my portable computer? |
| A. |
Yes, as long as you are the only
person who will be using the software. |
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| Q. |
I have had to reformat my
hard disk and my unlock code no longer works.
What should I do? |
| A. |
You can contact
us for a new unlock code. Please make sure
you provide your existing product serial number. |
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| Q. |
Can Livewire
be used at home by teachers? |
| A. |
Yes. A teacher may use
Livewire at home for educational purposes so long
as the teacher is employed by a licensed institution.
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| Q. |
Can Livewire
be used at home by students? |
| A. |
Students are not permitted
to use a school/college version at home. However,
a special low-cost version is
available that can be used at home. |
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| Q. |
Does the license
permit use of Livewire on a portable computer? |
| A. |
Only if the portable
computer is owned by the licensee and is normally
used at the postal address of the licensee. |
