How can I change the feature level of my EASE 5 JR or Standard license to Standard or Pro?
You may upgrade to a higher feature level at any point during the license term.
In order to switch, you would have to pay the Renewal Fee of the higher feature level. The remaining full months of your existing license will be credited under the new purchase. At this point the feature level will be upgraded and the new license term will begin.
The licensing conditions for EASE 5 are detailed in the End User License Agreement (EULA).
What licensing and pricing model do you offer for EASE 5?
With the new version of EASE we are moving to a new licensing model. The software is provided under a time-limited license for a period of one or two years.
Starting with EASE: If EASE 5 is licensed for the first time, an Initial Fee has to be paid:
- One-year license: Initial Fee, 1 Year
- Two-year license: Initial Fee, 2 Years*
Renewal Costs: Upon expiration of the license, the license can be renewed by paying a Renewal Fee:
I purchased my EASE 4 license after March 12, 2018: When will I receive my free license for EASE 5?
To help our existing EASE 4 customers make a smooth transition to the new EASE platform, AFMG has granted a free license of EASE 5 for each new commercial license of EASE 4.4 purchased between March 12, 2018 and October 3rd, 2022.
EASE 5 Upgrade History
Anticipated for next release:
- Further improvements related to the Acousteer real-time engine.
EASE 5 - Software & Hardware Requirements
Software Requirements
For EASE to install and run properly, the following hardware and software requirements must be fulfilled:
Installation and Licensing EASE 5
For EASE 5 you only need to download and install the software on your PC. No additional licensing tool is needed.
The Software is activated within the application. From there you can log into your Download Portal account and select the needed license ID.
For any details, please refer to the Installation Instructions for EASE 5.
What to do at error message "Switchable graphics with high performance mode is not supported."?
This can be an indicator for outdated graphic card drivers. An update to the latest driver version should fix the issue.
Please contact the AFMG suppport team for further support.
What do I have to consider when importing DWG models?
What is supported when importing into EASE 5?
- The EASE 5 DWG import currently allows the following modeling elements
- 3D Polylines
- 2D Polylines
- LW Polylines
- 3D Faces
- Polyface Meshes
- Arcs
- Circles
- Ellipses
Can I run EASE 5 on MacOS?
For the time being, EASE 5 will be compatible only with Windows operating systems. As an alternative, you can use Bootcamp or run EASE inside a virtual machine. Possible programs for that purpose are Parallels Desktop, VMware, VirtualBox, etc.
In general, any Windows OS installation that fulfills the system requirements is able to run EASE 5.