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Set Up Your Project

Main Topics

• Start FaceReader
• Project Management
• Add Your Test Participants
• Add Analysis Input
• Project Wizard

Start FaceReader

Aim

To start working with FaceReader.

Procedure

The procedure depends on your license type. You may either have:

• A software license key.
• One or more hardware keys.

Activate FaceReader With A Software License Key

1. Start FaceReader, select the option Activate software license key and click OK.
2. Select either Floating or Fixed and click OK.

What Is The Difference Between A Floating And A Fixed Activation?

When you have a software license key you can choose between a Floating and a Fixed activation.

• Floating activation — Choose this option if you want to be flexible on which computer you use FaceReader. If you bought, for instance, a software key with two licenses, you can simultaneously use the software on, for instance, the FaceReader computer in your lab and on the computer in your office. If your student wants to use FaceReader as well (on his/her personal laptop) then this is possible. You can install and activate FaceReader on as many computers as you want but with two licenses you can use the software only on two PCs at a time. If you want to use FaceReader on a third PC the software should not be running on one of the other two PCs. Please note that a computer must have an internet connection to activate and work with a Floating license.
• Fixed activation — A Fixed activation is linked to one computer. The advantage of having a Fixed activation is that you do not need an internet connection to work with the software. If you bought a software key with, for instance, two licenses, you can activate FaceReader on two computers (if you choose 'Fixed' for both licenses). If you want to use FaceReader on a third computer, you have to deactivate one of the licenses and activate it on the new computer (either as Fixed or as Floating). See Deactivate your FaceReader license for more information. Please note that a computer must have an internet connection to activate/deactivate a Fixed license. After you have activated the license you can use FaceReader without internet. Alternatively, you can activate/deactivate your license using your smartphone.

Activate Your Floating License

Enter your Activation key and click OK. The software now opens.

Activate Your Fixed License In An Online Mode

Enter the Activation key that you received with the software and select:

• Activate Online if the PC is connected to the internet. When you click OK the FaceReader software opens.
• Activate Offline if the PC does not have an internet connection. Scan the QR code with your smartphone and click WEB. Copy the Computer key shown on your smartphone to the Computer key field on the FaceReader PC and click OK. The FaceReader software opens.

Activate Your Fixed License In An Offline Mode

Enter the Activation key that you received with the software and select:

• Activate Online if the PC is connected to the internet. When you click OK the FaceReader software opens.
• Activate Offline if the PC does not have an internet connection. Scan the QR code with your smartphone and click WEB. Copy the Computer key shown on your smartphone to the Computer key field on the FaceReader PC and click OK. The FaceReader software opens.

If You Have A Hardware Key

1. Plug the key into a USB port on your computer. If the hardware key is correctly connected, a red light is visible inside the key.
2. Now start FaceReader. Keep the key inserted in your computer while you work with FaceReader.

IMPORTANT The hardware key is your FaceReader license. This is an important piece of equipment. It is sensitive and can be easily damaged. Please be careful with the hardware key and make sure you do not lose it. You will need to pay for a new license if you do so.

Source: FaceReader 10 Reference Manual (Help), Noldus Information Technology