Computer Software for Steel Professionals
Structural Material Manager Software Security Key
During the first six years in which Structural Material Manager was available, it had no copy protection. During this time, we were actually receiving tech support calls from companies that never purchased our software! Since E.J.E. Industries' software support policy grants free, lifetime support to the purchasers of our software, support calls from companies with "bootleg" copies posed a real dilemma. In 1991, the decision was finally made to protect all new systems. This decision has proven to benefit both E.J.E. Industries and the end-user.
Full-Size USB Keys are the best choice for desktop computers:
Micro USB Keys are best for laptops:
No hidden costs!
If we did not key our software system, we would have to raise the price significantly, thus "hiding" the cost of extra users by incorporating them into the base price. We think you'll agree that a customer with only a few users should not pay the exact same price as a client running Structural Material Manager on 20 stations!
Our security key protects you...the buyer!
As we mentioned earlier, our software began as an un-keyed system, and "bootleg" copies were making their rounds. Such copies, which violate federal copyright laws, were quite often taken by ex-employees to their new jobs. To see the real impact of this, imagine for a moment that you paid for Structural Material Manager, and a former employee then began using it for his new employer: your competitor. Suddenly, your hard-earned estimating and production tool has become a weapon against you!
Another way that you as the end-user benefit from our software protection is that E.J.E. Industries is guaranteed to receive continuing revenues as more and more companies begin to use this system. This assures sufficient funds for further software development, and further development translates into better and better software for you!
Onto how many computers may I load the system?
You are free to load the system on as many computers as you wish, but it will only run if the security key is attached. Some users simply move the key to whichever computer they need at a given time, while others choose to purchase extra keys.
How do I order additional security keys?
If you would like to invest in additional keys, they can be obtained for $995.00 each. We always maintain a large inventory of keys, so your order can usually be on its way to you the same day the order is placed. Once you receive your new key, all Structural Material Manager modules that you already have licensed on existing PC's will now be accessible on an additional PC; there is no need to re-purchase the Main System or any optional modules.
What if the security key becomes defective?
Our software security keys are backed by an unconditional lifetime warranty.
In the rare event that one of our software keys becomes defective due to an internal defect, simply return it to E.J.E. Industries, Inc. We’ll ship a free replacement within 24 hours…it’s that simple!
If a key becomes defective due to physical damage (lightning, fire, flood, physical breakage, etc.), your investment is still protected. Our lifetime warranty provides for replacement of such units at $50.00 each + shipping.