Evaluating ArcGIS for Desktop extensions

At any time, you can choose to evaluate ArcGIS for Desktop extensions that you have not purchased. The evaluation is free of charge for a fixed period of time.

You must first install the extensions, then authorize them. If you do not have the extension you want to evaluate installed, you should rerun your setup.exe program and choose the option to modify your installation, then select the extensions to install. After installing the appropriate extensions, you can evaluate the extensions via one of the methods described in this topic.

Some extensions can be authorized for evaluation using your single-use ArcGIS for Desktop authorization file. Other extensions, and all extensions authorized with a concurrent-use license, require evaluation authorization numbers, which can be requested from Esri Customer Service or your local Esri distributor.

ArcGIS for Desktop extensions that can be authorized for evaluation with a single-use ArcGIS for Desktop license

You can evaluate the following ArcGIS for Desktop extensions during the regular authorization process if you are using a single-use license:

• ArcGIS 3D Analyst extension
• ArcGIS Data Interoperability
• ArcGIS Data Reviewer
• ArcGIS Geostatistical Analyst
• ArcGIS Network Analyst extension
• ArcGIS Publisher
• ArcGIS Schematics
• ArcGIS Spatial Analyst extension
• ArcGIS Tracking Analyst
• ArcGIS Workflow Manager

To enable these extensions for evaluation, use the Software Authorization Wizard.

1. Start the Software Authorization Wizard from the ArcGIS Administrator found at Start > Programs > ArcGIS > ArcGIS Administrator.
2. Click the Desktop folder in the ArcGIS Administrator.
3. Choose one of the Single Use product licenses.
4. Click Authorize Now.

   This opens the Software Authorization Wizard.

5. Follow the instructions in the wizard to provide your ArcGIS for Desktop authorization.
6. When you get to the Authorize Software Extensions panel, you can type the evaluation authorization numbers you received from Esri Customer Service (if you have any) for the extensions in the second list in this topic.
7. When you get to the Evaluate Software Extensions panel, you can choose to evaluate any of the extensions in the first list in this topic.
8. Complete the steps in the wizard to authorize the software and extensions.

For more information about adding extensions after initial installation, see Adding additional installation features.

ArcGIS for Desktop extensions that require evaluation authorization numbers

The following extensions can be evaluated by ordering evaluation authorization numbers from Esri Customer Service (US customers) or your Esri distributor (international customers):

• ArcGIS for Aviation
• ArcGIS for Maritime: Bathymetry
• ArcGIS for Maritime: Charting
• ArcScan for ArcGIS
• Esri Business Analyst
• Esri Business Analyst Premium
• Esri Defense Mapping
• Esri Production Mapping

You must request evaluation authorization for these extensions whether you have a single-use or concurrent-use ArcGIS for Desktop license.

Ordering evaluation authorization numbers for extensions

To order evaluation authorization numbers for extensions for the ArcGIS for Desktop concurrent-use and specified single-use products:

• In the United States, request new keycodes on the Internet at http://service.esri.com.
• Outside the United States, contact your local Esri distributor. For the number of your distributor, call Esri at 909-793-2853, extension 1-1235, or visit our website at http://gis.esri.com/intldist/contactint.cfm.

Duration of evaluation period

Once you have registered the ArcGIS for Desktop extensions, you have a fixed period of time to evaluate them. The evaluation begins once you have completed the authorization process for the ArcGIS for Desktop extensions. If you are registering by e-mail, fax, or mail, the evaluation period begins when you initially contact Esri. The evaluation period cannot be extended.