Licensing options.

Is SimpleIndex for Windows only? I’m a Mac user.

Please refer to the Wiki Documentation for the complete Installation reference.

Unfortunately SimpleIndex is for Windows only. This is true of most high speed document scanning applications, due to the fact that most document scanners only have Windows drivers.

However, SimpleIndex can output to databases and file shares on a Mac server. The fact that it does not have its own proprietary file system and database makes it a very good choice for Mac networks, since only the scanning workstation needs to be a PC.

Likewise, many users have reported great success running Parallels or Bootcamp on their Mac to allow the use of a Windows OS

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How much do Simple Software products cost?

Click here for the latest pricing and online ordering information. You can also purchase full service solutions from one of our Authorized Dealers.

Click here for a PDF version of the price list and a feature matrix that shows which features are included in each version.

All applications are activated online by entering a serial number in the demo. The serial is emailed to you once your order is processed.

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I cannot recognize PDF417 or QR Code bar codes. What does “Advanced “Only” mean?

Please refer to the Wiki Documentation for the complete Bar Code Recognition reference.

This error applies to versions of SimpleIndex prior to version 7. All current versions of SimpleIndex include 2D barcode recognition. The Barcode and Professional licenses include the faster and more accurate Accusoft bar code recognition engine. In order to enable the Accusoft engine with a Server license you need the Advanced Barcode Server add-on.

For SimpleIndex 6 and below:

2D Barcode Recognition (aka Advanced Barcode) is licensed separately from the standard barcode recognition. You can add 2D Barcode Recognition to SimpleIndex Barcode or Full versions. A second serial number must be activated to enable this feature.

Advanced Barcode also removes the 6 barcodes per second limit on recognition speed. Processing will go 5-20 times faster depending on your processor speed. Advanced Barcode recognition speed and 2D formats are enabled in the demo.

Find out more about barcode scanning on our Barcode Scanning Guide.

The Feature Matrix included with our Pricelist has more detail about the which capability and engines are included with the different editions and add-ons of SimpleIndex.

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How do I purchase, register and activate Simple Software products?

Simple Software products are activated online by entering a serial number in the downloadable demo and verifying the license with our server.

First you must order SimpleIndex from our online store or one of our Authorized Dealers. Click Here to order now.

We recommend to buy 1 Year of Maintenance for Simple Software products that includes upgrades and tech support from team of brilliant engineers! We will not provide support for our products if you are not current on your Maintenance contract. Please refer to Simple Software Maintenance Agreement for more information.

Once your order is processed you will be sent a serial number. In case of purchasing several licenses, only one Serial Number will be working immediately. Please give us 1-2 business days to activate the rest of them.

SimpleIndex 9 Specifications
  • Windows 10 32- or 64-bit edition, Windows 8 32- or 64-bit edition and Windows 7 32- or 64-bit edition
  • Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
  • A computer with a 2 GHz Intel Pentium or higher, or equivalent processor, 3 GHz recommended
  • 4 GB of memory (RAM), 8 GB recommended
  • 2.8 GB total hard drive space for all components
  • WIA, TWAIN or ISIS scanner driver
  • Web access needed for online activation

To activate choose which activation applies to you:
First time installation
Activating the Trial version
Option C – No Internet Connection (Offline Activation):

(Keep your Serial Code(s) safe, they can be used to reactivate the software or transfer to a different PC)


Installation Instructions


Option A – New SimpleIndex Installation:

If you are installing SimpleIndex on the Windows computer for the first time first download SimpleIndex from the SimpleIndex Demo Installation Link.

Once the SimpleIndex software has been downloaded install the software from the downloaded installation file.

During the installation process you will be asked to enter your Serial Code or Serial Codes.

Single Serial Code:

Multiple Serial Codes:

After you have entered your Serial Code(s) click Next to move through the installation process.

Once the installation is complete you will receive the following Window:

When you click Finish you will receive the Global Settings Wizard window to configure the general settings for SimpleIndex on the installed computer.

Move through the prompts to configure the Global Settings Wizard.  Once complete you will receive a confirmation that the License was properly activated before the software opens.


Option B – SimpleIndex Demo Already Installed:

If you have already installed the SimpleIndex software then all you need to do is Activate the demo.

Click the SimpleIndex icon on your desktop or from your Windows Start menu.

Enter your Serial Number into the “Enter Serial Number to Activate” field in the Activation Window.

Click the Activate button to activate the license.

You will receive a confirmation that the license was properly activated and your license type will be displayed next to the “License Type:” section of the Activation Window.

Option C – No Internet Connection (Offline Activation):

  1. Open SimpleIndex to the Activation Window
  2. Enter the Serial Code provided with your order
  3. Click the Offline Activation button
  4. Click No to indicate that you have not received a license file
  5. Save the license request file (.req) to a location of your choice
  6. Send us the license request file
  7. We will generate a license file (.lic) and send it back to you for activation
  8. Repeat Steps 1-3
  9. Click Yes to indicate that you have received a license file
  10. Select and Open the license file (.lic)
  11. Confirm activation success
  12. License will now show up in Activation window after reopening SimpleIndex and going to Help menu and Activate/Transfer License

Option C – No Internet Connection (Offline Activation – Pre SimpleIndex v9.2.50):

If you have installed SimpleIndex on a computer that doesn’t have an internet connection an Offline Activation will need to be done.

First fully install the SimpleIndex software without activation.

Once it has been fully installed click the SimpleIndex icon on your desktop or from your Windows Start menu.

Enter your Serial Number into the “Enter Serial Number to Activate” field in the Activation Window.

Click the “Offline Activation” button.

Click OK in the “SimpleIndex Offline Activation” window, which asks you to call or email for an Offline Activation.

Select the license version that you ordered in the “SimpleIndex Version” drop down.

Then either call (865) 637-8986 option 2 or email support@simpleindex.com with the Authorization Request Code.  We will the provide you with the Activation Key.

Enter the Activation Key and then click the Offline Activation button.

If online activation does not work, please call our support staff at +1 (865) 637-8986 to perform an offline activation.

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