From da05cead4be00687cbacd22c049b7c78a8ab8375 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Arnulfo Arroyo Date: Tue, 21 May 2024 13:46:48 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Update README with activation instructions --- README.md | 18 +++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 17 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 1c06ad2..bb77150 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -18,4 +18,20 @@ Many of these sample programs automatically generate an output file or set of fi *(Note: that the Forms Extension product and samples are available by talking to Datalogics Sales.)* ## ***Building and Running Samples*** -Samples can be built and run easily in an IDE such as Visual Studio 2017, 2019, or 2022. \ No newline at end of file +Samples can be built and run easily in an IDE such as Visual Studio 2017, 2019, or 2022. + +## Free trial & license activation + +To activate the free trial: +1. Visit https://www.datalogics.com/pdf-sdk-free-trial to obtain an activation key. +2. A prompt will appear on your console when executing Datalogics sample code. + +Alternatively, to use an activation key in code, the LicenseKey member of the Library class can be set to +a valid activation key prior to instantiating the library. +``` +Library.LicenseKey = "xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx"; +using (Library lib = new Library()) +{ + //APDFL Code +} +``` \ No newline at end of file