Pipe Flow Wizard for Windows is a software package that is provided for use on personal computer systems.


Installation


When the software is installed it generates a unique product number that is shown on the Software License screen when you run the program.  A matching license code must be entered to fully enable and license the software.



Figure 1 License Software



Purchasing a License


Each installation of the Pipe Flow Wizard software requires a license code to be entered in order to fully activate the program. Until the license code is entered the software can only be used in trial mode.

When in Trial Mode, all functionality is available except for the following restrictions:

  • Find Pressure - Pipe Diameter cannot be changed.
  • Find Flow Pipe - Diameter cannot be changed.
  • Find Diameter - Pipe Length is set to a random value.
  • Find Length - Pipe Diameter cannot be change.
  • The Gas Data Calculator cannot be used to compute the properties of compressible fluids at different temperatures and pressures.


License codes can be purchased from www.pipeflow.com

Standard licensing and pricing options are shown at www.pipeflow.com

You do not require an internet connection when licensing and enabling the software. The software does not need an internet connection to operate.


Moving a License


We allow a user to move the license to another machine. The old license is de-activated which generates a License Removal Confirmation Number. We then provide a new license code for a new installation of the software. This service is provided at no further cost as part of the Annual License fee which also includes support.


Network Licensing


Contact us at info@pipeflow.com for enquiries about network licensing.


Software Distribution Note


Our software for personal computers is provided via download from our web sites at www.pipeflow.com and www.pipeflow.co.uk .This helps to reduce our costs, which allows us to offer lower prices for our customers and also guarantees that the user is always installing the latest version of the software. Users are free to make their own copy of the software, however every installation of the program will generate a new product code and a new license code will still be required.

Software that is available on mobile devices is completely fulfilled via the relevant App Store (e.g. Apple’s App Store), please see www.pipeflow.com for which products are available on mobile devices.



New Customers


Those of you who have previously purchased software from us will already be assured of our reputation and will not be concerned about receiving the software via download. However, we understand that as a new customer you may be concerned that you do not receive physical media with the software on.

If we provided the software on physical media, it would be the exact same program that you can download from our web site (in fact the web site will always carry the very latest version of the software). Having a physical media would not allow you to install and enable the software on multiple computers, since each installation would still generate a unique product number and would require a matching license code.

When you purchase a program from our web site, you will automatically be emailed with a unique purchase token and an invoice/receipt that confirms your purchase. This is all you need for proof of purchase and we will always be able to confirm your purchase in our database.

We have sold software via download for over 20 years. We are not one of those companies who you will not be able to contact or get a response from. As our existing customers know, our service and assistance with any issues you may have is worth far more than just having the software on physical media.

In some cases, we may sell a license to use a copy of the software on a USB drive. When this option is purchased, we send you a ‘Pipe Flow’ branded USB drive and allow you to license this. This provides a completely portable copy of the software. There is nothing to install. The USB drive can be plugged in to any compatible personal computer and the software can then be run directly from the USB drive, up into the memory of the local computer.  Please see www.pipeflow.com for which products are available on a USB drive.


Summary


  • The Pipe Flow Wizard software can be downloaded and installed for a free trial.
  • A license code can be purchased from our web site at www.pipeflow.com that will enable use of the software for a specific time period (normally 12 months).
  • A user can be up and running with a licensed version of the software within a few minutes.
  • An Annual License fee must be paid to extend the license to use the software for a further 12 months, once any previous license period ends. The Annual License fee can be paid at www.pipeflow.com.
  • Software support and maintenance, including technical assistance, help with modeling issues and free upgrades to new releases, are provided for free while you are running a licensed copy of the Pipe Flow Wizard software. This ensures that you will always be able to use the latest version of the software.