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24.5. Using the Demo Version
Before you purchase licenses for LincDoc Mobile, you can access a demonstration (demo) version of the app, allowing you to use it and experience the app's many features.
The demo version does not require you to log in. When you open it, you are immediately presented with the initial screen, as shown below.
Proceed to one of the following sections below for more information:
- Using the Demonstration Version of the Mobile App
- Understanding the Demo Version's Limitations
- Getting More Information About the App
- Closing the Demo Version and Accessing the Standard Version
Using the Demonstration Version of the Mobile App
When you first open the mobile app, the "initial screen" appears.
The demo version includes a sample form (Expense Report), which can be accessed by tapping the All Forms option on the left side of the app, if not already selected. The Expense Report form itself is listed on the right side of the app.
For more information on using the other options in the demo version, refer to the remaining topics in this chapter of the online help.
Understanding the Demo Version's Limitations
In most respects, the demo version of the app behaves in the same way as the standard version, but with the following notable exceptions:
- While in demo mode, you are connected to a default, demonstration LincDoc server, so you will not be able to view any of your forms. Only the sample Expense Report is available until you connect to your LincDoc server with the standard (non-demo) version of the app.
- Since you are not connected to your LincDoc server, the Server Search feature is empty and cannot be used.
- You cannot sync (upload) documents to the demonstration LincDoc server.
- Although all other options are accessible, they are limited in scope due to you only having one form with which to work and being connected to a demonstration LincDoc server.
Getting More Information About the App (Licensing Details)
The Learn More screen, which allows you to send information to LincWare, is accessed by tapping the Learn More option in the top left portion of the demo version of the app.
The About LincWare screen appears, allowing you to submit additional information concerning how you plan on using LincDoc mobile.
Once you fill in the information and submit it to LincWare, a representative will contact you to provide more information about the LincDoc mobile app (including purchasing information).
Closing the Demo Version and Accessing the Standard Version
Once you are ready to use the standard version of the mobile app (you have received a license for the app), you can log into a licensed LincDoc server to automatically activate the standard version of the app.
This connection effectively ends the demonstation period, and removes the demo Expense Report form. From this point forward, every time you access the mobile app, the standard version of the app will be used and the forms on your LincDoc server will be accessible.
- On the left side of the app, tap Options.
The app's options appear on the right side of the app. - On the right side of the app, tap Login.
The Login screen appears. - Tap Log In.
You are directed to the standard login screen, which allows you to connect to your LincDoc server and access the standard version of the app. - Perform one of the following actions:
- Log in to your LincDoc server and end the mobile app demo.
Important: Once you connect to a licensed LincDoc server via the mobile app, the only way to re-access the demo version is to uninstall and reinstall the entire app.
- Tap Return to Demo to continue using the demo version of the app.