PDF Xpress for .NET - User Guide > Getting Started > Installing on a Development Machine |
Run the downloaded setup program which installs the development kit on your development machine.
The downloaded development kit includes code samples for supported platforms. Samples are accessed through the Start | Programs | Accusoft | PDF Xpress menu.
By default, this registers as a trial license, which allows you to develop applications but not to distribute them. The trial license allows testing of all the functions and features.
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Please see the section 'Distributing Applications and Deployment' to understand the limits and details to convert licensing editions. |
In order to distribute your finished application, you must purchase and install a fully paid license from Accusoft. The paid licenses override trial licenses.
Once you have installed PDF Xpress, you will have access to the following stand-alone help file:
Accusoft.PdfXpress7.Net.chm - Access the PDF Xpress stand-alone help through the Windows Start menu: Start | Programs | Accusoft | PDF Xpress
In addition, you will have access to the following compiled collection help file:
AccusoftPdfXpress7_Net.cab - MHV (Microsoft Help Viewer). If you have Visual Studio 2010 or 2012 installed, these MHV files will be registered.