> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://tiscad.gitbook.io/tiscad-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://tiscad.gitbook.io/tiscad-docs/licensing/starting-a-free-trial.md).

# Starting a Free Trial

QuickInsert offers a **free trial period** so you can explore all features before purchasing.

#### ✅ What’s included:

* Full access to all features (no restrictions)
* Duration: **14 days**
* Limit of **150 unique files** generated
* No credit card required

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### 📁 Trial File Limit Explained

During the trial, you can generate up to **150 unique component files**.

* ✅ Re-inserting the **same component** multiple times does **not** reduce the limit
* ❌ Each **new part** (new size, standard, material, etc.) generated and saved to disk will **consume one file from the limit**
* Once the limit is reached, further insertions will be disabled until you activate a full license

This ensures you can fully test the add-in without being restricted for common use cases or reusing the same part.

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### 🧭 How to Start a Trial

1. When you first launch QuickInsert, you may see:

> ❗ *"No valid license found. Would you like to activate your licence now?"*\
> ![](/files/mlDsxpyYxfzwmE6AzH8a)

2. Click **Yes** to open the **License Activation Form**

   > ❗ *You can also open it anytime later from the **QuickInsert** tab → **License** button*

   <div align="left"><figure><img src="/files/DYxzYJh4NmIHnYCOR30A" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>
3. Fill out the required fields:
   * &#x20;First Name
   * &#x20;Last Name
   * &#x20;Email address (must be valid and not temporary)
   * Company name
4. Click **Get trial license**— your trial will activate immediately if all info is valid

<div align="left" data-full-width="false"><figure><img src="/files/vbjaDD6M5zeKbgGl4TCJ" alt=""><figcaption><p>License activation window</p></figcaption></figure></div>

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### ⚠ Notes

* Trial can be used **once per machine**
* You must use a **real, non-temporary email**
* You can monitor your usage and remaining file count from the license status section
* For issues, contact <info@tiscad.com>

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### 🔑 Ready to upgrade?

Once your trial ends or you reach the 150-file limit, follow the guide on [Activating Your License](/tiscad-docs/licensing/activating-your-license.md) to continue using QuickInsert.