License Management

You can evaluate PowerDesigner by obtaining a fully featured trial version, which expires 15 days after installation. If you need more than 15 days to evaluate PowerDesigner, you can obtain an extension from Sybase, which will be provided as a standalone local license granted for a limited period of time. To continue to use PowerDesigner after the trial period, you must purchase a regular license from Sybase or a reseller.

PowerDesigner is licensed as a package of modules, or types of model. Various packages are available, each regrouping some or all of the modules. Your permission to use these modules is controlled by the Sybase licensing system, SySam (see Installation Guide > Planning Your PowerDesigner® Installation or visit http://www.sybase.com/sysam).

The following types of license are available: