Is a PSCAD V5 License Compatible with Older Versions of PSCAD?
This article provides information on backwards compatibility for a PSCAD V5 license, for both lock-based and certificate licensing.
1. PSCAD V5 Lock-Based License
The following chart specifies how a PSCAD V5 lock-based license may be used with older versions of PSCAD.
| PSCAD Version |
Supported with a V5 Lock |
Supported with a V5 Lock When Using a License Manager |
|
v5.0.0...v5.0.2 v4.6.3 Updates 4 and 5 |
Yes | Yes |
|
v4.6.0...v4.6.3 Update 3 v4.5.0...4.5.5 |
Yes[1] | Yes[2] |
|
v4.3.0...v4.4.1 |
No | Yes[2] |
|
v4.2.1 |
Yes[3] | Yes[2] |
Notes
- Licensing will work using the v5 lock, but it will not correctly be reported as being a PSCAD v5 lock license.
- User must upgrade to the Standalone License Manager 1.45 or better.
- Specifically supported with v4.2.1 (2007) with the 2020 Update installed.
Best Practices for Using PSCAD V5 Lock-Based Licensing
Please see this article for further details and information.
2. PSCAD V5 Certificate Licensing
The following chart specifies how a PSCAD V5 license certificate may be used with older versions of PSCAD.
| PSCAD Version | Supported with a V5 Professional License | Supported with a V5 Educational License |
|
v5.0.0...v5.0.2 |
Yes | Yes |
|
v4.5.4...v4.6.3 |
Yes | Yes |
|
v4.5.3 |
Yes | No |
|
v4.2.1...v4.5.2[1] |
No | No |
Notes
- Not supported with Certificate Licensing.