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This topic is relevant to users of a trial ("shareware") copy of Exl-Plan Basic. It deals with:

•	Upgrading from trial copy to fully-operational

•	Getting a trial copy of a more powerful version of Exl-Plan

•	Trading up from a "paid-for" copy of Exl-Plan Basic to a more powerful version.

Use of the trial version of Exl-Plan for any purpose other than evaluation is not permitted under the terms of the License Terms for Unregistered Shareware ("Trial") & Freeware Versions.

We offer generous terms to users seeking to trade up from a "paid-for" copy of Basic to a more powerful version for the purpose of generating more detailed monthly and quarterly multi-year projections and to gain access to a range of powerful planning tools for "what-ifs" sensitivity analyses, profitability improvement etc. For details, visit this special page at <http://www.planware.org/exltradeup.htm>.

Notes on Option to Remotely Upgrade:

1.	If upgrading, you have the option of remotely upgrading your existing trial copy of Exl-Plan Basic to fully-operational, in addition to securing a separate fully-operational copy.

If the Code Number (comprising unique 11-13 digit number and version details) at the top right-hand corner of the Front worksheet of Exl-Plan is quoted when upgrading, your trial copy of Exl-Plan can be remotely upgraded using an Unlock Code Number. This means that you can immediately enter meaningful data into the trial copy which can be subsequently upgraded to a fully-operational version. This saves further downloading and the re-entry of assumptions.

Once an Unlock Code Number has been received, your trial copy should be reloaded and the Unlock Code entered via *Exl-Plan Help > Enter Unlock Code Number. This copy of Exl-Plan becomes your main file. During the unlocking process, a working copy (WORKPLAN.XLS) will be automatically created for day-to-day use. Note that the Unlock Code will not work with any other downloaded Exl-Plan files.

Upgrading from Trial Copy to Fully-Operational Copy of Exl-Plan Basic

The main method of upgrading is to use an e-commerce service at PlanWare - Invest-Tech's website at <http://www.planware.org/exlupgr.htm> to allow you to download a fully-operational copy of Exl-Plan immediately after your payment has been authorized. If you supplied a Code Number when ordering, you'll also be sent an Unlock Code via email from PlanWare. You should retain the downloaded file carefully as your master/backup copy.

Alternative methods of upgrading are as follows:

Complete the Upgrade Form in the Upgrade worksheet within Exl-Plan and copy/paste it into an email to <sales@planware.org> or, more securely, print/fax it to PlanWare - Invest-Tech Limited at +353-1-2834083. This form incorporates your Code Number for remote upgrading, so you'll be sent an Unlock Code as soon as your payment has been cleared.

2.	Use the fax form at <http://www.planware.org/exlfax.htm> or phone +353-1-2834083 to upgrade.

If you use one of these alternative methods, you'll be sent a backup copy by email or Priority Airmail.

Getting a Trial Copy of a More Powerful Version of Exl-Plan

As indicated in Exl-Plan Range, Exl-Plan offers multiple versions and editions which are similar to Basic but more detailed and powerful. For example, they all provide for monthly projections for at least one year in contrast to the annual projections with Basic. For more information, see Scope of Exl-Plan Range and Facilities & Features of Exl-Plan Range.

If you are familiar with Exl-Plan Basic, you'll immediately be at home with the other versions as they use the same general approach and similar menus.

Here are key website links relating to more powerful versions:

More detailed information: <http://www.planware.org/exldesc.htm>

Download trial copies: <http://www.planware.org/exldown.htm>

Purchase: <http://www.planware.org/exlupgr.htm>

Trading up from "paid-for" Copy of Exl-Plan Basic to a More Powerful Version

If you have purchased a copy of Exl-Plan Basic and wish to trade up to a more powerful version of Exl-Plan, we offer generous discounts. For details of the latest offers, visit this special page at <http://www.planware.org/exltradeup.htm>.

If you are familiar with Exl-Plan Basic, you'll immediately be at home with the other versions as they use the same general approach and similar menus.