Understanding Quit Dates: How It Works

When you purchase ESPRIT, you get a perpetual license—meaning it's yours to use forever! However, you might have come across the term "quit date," and I’m here to explain what that means and why it’s in place.

What is a Quit Date?

A quit date is simply a part of the licensing process that helps ensure payments are completed. By default, this date is set 60 days from your order date whenever you make a purchase—whether it's a new ESPRIT license, an upgrade, an additional machine, or SMC (Software Maintenance Contract). If you’re unable to make the required payment by the quit date, you can reach out to your PMT ESPRIT account manager to discuss options.

Why is It There?

Think of the quit date as a friendly reminder to finalize payment. If payments are completed as planned, the quit date is removed, and everything continues smoothly! If payment isn't made by that date, the license will temporarily stop working until payment is fulfilled. But don’t worry! Once payment is received and processed, the quit date is lifted—you’ll just need to reactivate ESPRIT on your end to get back up and running.

 

Where Can I View My Quit Date?

You can view your quit date in a few places:

• ESPRITWeb: Go to ESPRIT Web and navigate to your company details. There, you can see all your licenses, including their quit dates if there’s one in place.
• Splash Screen: When you start ESPRIT, the quit date is displayed on the splash screen for easy reference.
• Security Manager: In the Security Manager, you’ll find the quit date listed as the Expiration Date under License Details. This can be a bit confusing, so it's understandable if it raises questions.

What If I Choose Not to Renew My SMC?

Your ESPRIT license is yours to keep, even if you decide not to renew your Software Maintenance Contract (SMC). It will continue to work with the software version available at the time of your last active SMC. However, keep in mind:

• Adding New Machines: To add new digital machine packages, an active SMC is needed, as per Hexagon's guidelines.
• Upgrades: Without an active SMC, you won't be able to upgrade to newer versions (like moving from SolidMill FreeForm 3-Axis to SolidMill FreeForm 5-Axis).
• Software Updates: Your software will stay locked to the most recent version available during your last active SMC. For example, if your SMC was active during the ESPRIT 2023 release, that’s the latest version you can use.

I hope this clears up any confusion! Your perpetual ESPRIT license is yours to use, and the quit date is just a part of keeping things on track. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out—I'm here to help!