Licensing FAQ

Free and legacy tools frequently utilize older simulation engines that may struggle with complex or curved geometries. In contrast, AN-SOF is built on the Conformal Method of Moments (CMoM) with an Exact Kernel. This provides industry-standard precision and a streamlined CAD interface that significantly reduces design and setup time.

Yes. For small-to-mid-sized businesses, the Platinum Plan provides the full AN-SOF Engine for optimization and automated scripting. Compared to enterprise tools costing $100k, Platinum offers a superior return on investment, often paying for itself within a single project by reducing prototyping and design time.

Absolutely. You can upgrade to the Platinum tier at any time to unlock the full optimization engine and priority support. To move up, you simply pay the price difference between the Gold and Platinum plans.

An external key is not required to begin your trial. Simply launch AN-SOF to start. If the application prompts you for a license, navigate to the main menu and select Help > Activate AN-SOF. In the window that appears, click the Trial Key button followed by Activate. AN-SOF will restart automatically and be ready for use in trial mode.

The initial trial period lasts 30 days, during which full software evaluation support is available. You may continue to use the AN-SOF Trial version after this evaluation period ends; however, technical support will be limited to licensed users.

The Trial version has a calculation limit of 50 segments (which includes wire segments, wire-to-wire junctions, and wire-to-ground connections).

Important Exceptions:

• Additional Models: You can also download a variety of additional example models with fewer than 50 segments from this link.
• Pre-computed Models: All example files included in the installation directory (accessible via the Models tab) are pre-computed. You can open, analyze, and display their tables and graphs without any segment restrictions.

No. Consulting services are not included as we do not offer custom design or consulting services of any kind. However, technical support for both plans goes beyond resolving software issues. We actively assist customers in refining their models and expanding their proficiency with antenna modeling techniques to maximize the capabilities of AN-SOF. While we provide technical guidance and tips, this support is distinct from professional consulting.

If you choose not to renew your subscription plan, the following terms will apply to your license:

• Continued Functionality: Your current installation of AN-SOF will remain functional on the PC where it was activated. You will continue to have access to the final version released prior to your plan’s expiration.
• No Updates: You will no longer receive new software versions, feature updates, bug fixes, or security patches.
• Limited Support: Technical support services will no longer be available.
• Version Discontinuation: Installed versions are eventually phased out. Three years after a specific version is discontinued, its installer and activation key will no longer be available.

To ensure uninterrupted access to the latest features, security updates, and engineering support, we recommend renewing your plan before it expires. Customers who renew early are eligible for special benefits and renewal discounts.

Due to the availability of a fully functional trial version with no time limit, all sales of AN-SOF software licenses are final and non-refundable. This policy ensures that users have a thorough opportunity to evaluate the software before making a purchase. We encourage all users to fully test the trial version before purchasing a license. Detailed information regarding the conditions and the process for exceptions to this policy can be found on our dedicated Refund Policy page.