Software Protection for Delphi 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
and C++ Builder 3 and 4

TTrialware is a Delphi and C++ Builder software protection and registration control component set. It enables developers to release trialware, shareware, and time or use-limited versions of their software to online libraries and internet sites, and activate the full features of the software by subsequently supplying a registration code to the customer. Proper entry of the registration code transforms the application into a full registered version.

There are several similar products available for Delphi that use a variety of algorithmic techniques. TTrialware uses Applied Analytic Systems' implementation of the Vernam Cipher to encrypt the user name and (optionally) system information to determine the registration code. The TTrialware component compiles directly into the application's exe file. There are no additional dlls or datafiles to distribute. In addition to making TTrialware powerful and secure, we have done everything possible to make it also easy to use.

General Capabilities of TTrialware Standard

Each of the following properties, methods, and events are used by the developer to provide the appropriate interface and registration experience to the event-user. Using these properties, the application can be made to work only on a particular workstation, only with a particular UserName, or both.

Fig. 1 TTrialWare Component Properties

There is a single method, which tells the application whether it is being used by a registered or licensed user. The developer can disable certain functionality or display a "nag message" whenever an unregistered version of the application is found to be in use. The method is appropriately named IsRegistered.

Fig. 2 TTrialWare Component Methods

Currently, TTrialware has two (2) associated events. These are used to respond to a user when user data is input in an attempt to register an application.

These events,

Fig. 3 TTrialWare Component Events

if assigned, are triggered whenever a user enters data into the UserCode property. The event handlers assigned to these events are typically message boxes used to thank the user for registering or to inform the user that the data entered is not a correct registration code.

TTrialware Pro 2.0

Developers can now choose a Pro version of TTrialware for Delphi 3, Delphi 4, Delphi 5, Delphi 6, or Delphi 7 or C++ Builder 3 or C++ Builder 4.

TTrialWare Pro includes the enhanced TTrialWare descendent, TTrialMonitor, described below.

In addition to its registration code generation and enforcement, TTrialMonitor actually monitors the user's trial usage of your application.

The TTrialware Pro 2.0 Component Set adds capabilities most requested by our users:

• Default Registration Information entry form - TTrialWare and TTrialMonitor
• Auto storage of Registration Information [TTrialWare and TTrialMonitor]
• Limit uses to a certain number of days (e.g.. 30-day trial) [TTrialMonitor only]
• Limit software to a maximum number of uses (e.g. 15 uses) [TTrialMonitor only]
• A cannot-use-beyond DropDead date (e.g. 12/31/01) [TTrialMonitor only]
• A Date class that is sensitive to Regional Date Formats [TTrialDate]

The TTrialFormLink component allows users to create forms for acquiring and displaying registration information and easily link the forms using the TTrialWare.NewRegistration method.

TTrialware and TTrialware Pro Component Set

Components	Component Set Name Includes     TTrialware Standard TTrialKey, TTrialware, and TTrialFormLink     TTrialware Pro TTrialware Standard + TTrialMonitor & TTrialDate Components
Latest Version	2.1.0 (Jan 2001)
Encoding Algorithm(s)	Modified Vernam Cipher
Documentation	Delphi-style Windows help file, Readme File, and demo project with (demo) source.
License	Unlimited Runtime Distribution. Compiles into exe. No dlls to distribute.
Site Licenses and Source Availability	Contact support@aasdt.com for site license information. Source code is not available for this component.
Platforms Supported	TTrialware Standard Set Delphi 2.0, 3.0, 4.0 C++ Builder 3.0 TTrialware Pro Set Delphi 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0 C++ Builder 3.0 and 4.0
Single Developer Cost	TTrialware Standard Set US $27 per developer TTrialware Pro Set US $49 per developer
Credit Card Orders	TTrialware Std: Product No 2544 - USD 27 TTrialware Pro: Product No 3812 - USD 49 Paypal Orders Processed by Applied Analytic Systems' SOHO Software Group. Your product file will be sent by email.
Checks or Money Order Payments	Checks for TTrialware can be mailed to our office. Make $US check or money order payable to Applied Analytic Systems, Inc. Please specify the version of Delphi (or C++ Builder) you are using, and include your email address. Mail to: Attn: TTrialware Registration Applied Analytic Systems, Inc. P O Drawer 15783 Robinson, PA 15244 USA

Applied Analytic Systems Carnegie Office Park 600 North Bell Ave Bldg. 2, Suite 2700 Carnegie, PA 15106
Phone: 412.253.4160 FAX: 412.788.4205