This section outlines some of the key components to a document scanning and indexing workflow and how SimpleIndex implements them. The actual settings screens will be easier to understand once the underlying concepts are explained.

Demo/Registration Screen[edit | edit source]

When SimpleIndex is first installed, it is automatically set to run in Demo Mode, with the expiration date set to 30 days after you first run the program. Demo Mode can run as SimpleIndex Full with all optional features enabled, or it can emulate the SimpleSearch view-only. You must restart SimpleIndex to switch between modes.

SimpleIndex Simple Setup SimpleSoftware Demo Registration Screen Steps

Starting in Demo Mode[edit | edit source]

To start SimpleIndex in demo mode, click Launch SimpleIndex. Click SimpleSearch Demo to emulate a search-only license. Close will exit the application.

License Activation[edit | edit source]

To register SimpleIndex, enter your serial number in the box and click Activate. If you are connected to the Internet, and no firewall is blocking it, SimpleIndex will connect to the activation server and register automatically.

If connectivity problems prevent communication with the activation server, you may activate offline by clicking the Offline Activation button and following the on-screen instructions.