WS-Slideshow - Frequently Asked Questions

Licenses
- What does a "License for private, non-commercial use" mean?
  
  Your website has a private and non-commercial character. That means that your website has no commercial content or background.
  
  These kinds of websites are private homepages and blogs, game clans, websites for non-profit associations or public educational institutions (e.g. public schools, colleges, universities, etc.).
  
  Using the WS-Slideshow is free for private, non-commercial websites.
  
  Download free version!
- Who does need a commercial license?
  
  Your website has a commercial background. That means that you or the owner of the website are an enterpriser, a member of a company, a freelancer, etc. and the website presents a business. This includes for-profit educational institutions, such as private schools or private universities.
  
  Using commercial license WS-Slideshow will be delivered without WS-Slideshow logo.
- What does a "License for 1 commercial use" mean?
  
  You can use the WS-Slideshow based on the "License for 1 commercial use" at one domain (www.mysite.com) including all subdomains (sub.mysite.com). Please note that this kind of license depends on a domain, not on a person who has bought it. That means the license is transferable to another person for their use. For using more than one WS-Slideshow you have to buy an additional license or check out the "License for unlimited commercial use".
  
  Using this license WS-Slideshow will be delivered without WS-Slideshow logo.
  
  Purchase and download now!
- What does a "License for unlimited commercial use" mean?
  
  A "License for unlimited commercial use" means that you can use the WS-Slideshow on any domains or subdomains. Please note that this kind of license is non-transferable. "Non-transferable" means you may not give or loan it to another person for their use.
  
  Using this license WS-Slideshow will be delivered without WS-Slideshow logo.
  
  Purchase and download now!
- What does a "License for using WS-Slideshow Configurator" mean?
  
  A "License for using WS-Slideshow Configurator" means that you can use the WS-Slideshow Configurator (trial or full version) on any computer or workstation. Please note that this kind of license is non-transferable. "Non-transferable" means you may not give, loan or sell the WS-Slideshow Configurator or its license key to another person for their use.
  
  WS-Slideshow Configurator delivers a *.swf file of WS-Slideshow, which is for "Private, non-commercial use" only. For commercial use of all generated files you need a "License for 1 commercial use" or a "License for unlimited commercial use" of WS-Slideshow as well.
  
  Purchase and get a license key for WS-Slideshow Configurator now!
- How long is a license available?
  
  All licenses are granted for an unlimited time using a particular version. Until the next release of WS-Slideshow or WS-Slideshow Configurator (version 2.0) all updates are included and free. If you want to upgrade to the next release you have to renew the license.
Purchase
- How secure is the order process?
  
  The share-it! order process is protected via a secure connection using SSL. For more information about security, check out the Customer Care Center.
- Which payment options are available?
  
  As a global e-commerce partner, share-it! accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, JCB and Diners Club, as well as UK debit cards Solo and Maestro. You can use PayPal to pay for your order even if you do not yet have a PayPal account.
- How will I receive an invoice?
  
  share-it! will automatically e-mail your invoice or order confirmation to your billing address. The order documents will be included as a PDF attachment to the e-mail. You can also view and print your order documents any time after completing your order using the secure "My Account" area on share-it!.
- When will I receive the WS-Slideshow?
  
  You will immediately receive a download link for the ordered WS-Slideshow with your email order confirmation from share-it!.
- When will I receive the license key for WS-Slideshow Configurator?
  
  You will immediately receive a license key with your email order confirmation from share-it!.
Installation
- What are the requirements for running WS-Slideshow?
  
  The Flash Player Plugin Version 9.0.28 or later has to be installed on your desktop. Click here to check which version is installed for your browser. The installation of the latest Flash Plugin is pretty simple. Just go to Adobe and download the latest version of the Flash Player for free.
- How do I install the WS-Slideshow?
  
  The installation of the WS-Slideshow is pretty simple. Check the forum for detailed instructions: "Installation instruction".
  
  Another great help is the WS-Slideshow Configurator, which lets you configure your WS-Slideshow as simple as possible.
- What kind of properties of WS-Slideshow can I change?
  
  You can customize the following properties:
  background color, "theme color" (e.g. colors of buttons or icons), auto start, time delay for sliding content, hiding the item bar located at the bottom, first view (such as album, slide overview or first slide)
  All properties are customized using a XML structure.
  
  Check out the "Pimp it!" section as well, where you will find a lot of examples including the necessary xml data.
- Where can I get more help?
  
  For more questions, feel free to use the WS-Slideshow Forum.
WS-Slideshow Configurator
- What operating systems does WS-Slideshow Configurator run on?
  
  WS-Slideshow Configurator is build with Adobe® AIR™. It runs on Microsoft® Windows® 2000; Windows XP; Windows Vista® Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise and Mac OS X v10.4 or 10.5 and Linux®. For more information check the official FAQ of Adobe AIR
- What is Adobe® AIR™?
  
  Adobe® AIR™ is a client software technology developed by Adobe Systems. For further information check the official FAQ of Adobe AIR
- How do I install the WS-Slideshow Configurator?
  
  The installation of the WS-Slideshow Configurator is pretty simple. Go to WS-Slideshow Configurator, click install button and follow the installation instructions.
- How do I enable a full version of WS-Slideshow Configurator?
  
  For enabling a full version of WS-Slideshow Configurator you need a license key, which is available at the "Download / Purchase" section. After installing WS-Slideshow Configurator go to "Settings" -> "License". Enter your data and submit it. The trail version will be unlocked to a full version without any restrictions.
- Does include the full version of WS-Slideshow Configurator a commercial license for using WS-Slideshow as well?
  
  No. The WS-Slideshow Configurator generates a SWF file of WS-Slideshow for "private, non-commercial use" only. For a commercial use of all generated files you have to purchase a commercial license of WS-Slideshow.
- I purchased a commercial version of WS-Slideshow. However, the WS-Slideshow generated by the Configurator includes an logo. What is going wrong?
  
  As default the WS-Slideshow Configurator generates a WS-Slideshow, which includes the logo, because it is for "private, non-commercial use" only (check features list).
  
  To use your purchased commercial version of WS-Slideshow you have to do an extra step after generating all files using the Configurator: Just replace the generated SWF file "ws-slideshow.swf" (located within the "ws-slideshow-generated" folder) with the same named SWF file "ws-slideshow.swf" of your commercial version (which is included within the zip delivered by share-it).
- How can I unlock my license key?
  
  After using a license key 5 times to enable the full version of WS-Slideshow Configurator, the key will be locked for security issues. In this case you have send an email to license@ws-slideshow.com to unlock it for next 5 registrations.
Miscellaneous
- Where can I find information about updates?
  
  Please check for all updates the WS-Slideshow - Forum category "News / Updates"

WS-Slideshow - Free Flash based slideshow for everyone.

Licenses

What does a "License for private, non-commercial use" mean?

Who does need a commercial license?

What does a "License for 1 commercial use" mean?

What does a "License for unlimited commercial use" mean?

What does a "License for using WS-Slideshow Configurator" mean?

How long is a license available?

Purchase

How secure is the order process?

Which payment options are available?

How will I receive an invoice?

When will I receive the WS-Slideshow?

When will I receive the license key for WS-Slideshow Configurator?

Installation

What are the requirements for running WS-Slideshow?

How do I install the WS-Slideshow?

What kind of properties of WS-Slideshow can I change?

Where can I get more help?

WS-Slideshow Configurator

What operating systems does WS-Slideshow Configurator run on?

What is Adobe® AIR™?

How do I install the WS-Slideshow Configurator?

How do I enable a full version of WS-Slideshow Configurator?

Does include the full version of WS-Slideshow Configurator a commercial license for using WS-Slideshow as well?

I purchased a commercial version of WS-Slideshow. However, the WS-Slideshow generated by the Configurator includes an logo. What is going wrong?

How can I unlock my license key?

Miscellaneous

Where can I find information about updates?