Version 4.50 should allow access to the output module for report review with an expired ESL. Note, this is a change we made for Version 4.50. Prior versions won't allow this.
Yes there is a specific reason why a limited run ESL won't allow access to the date limited version of the software. The date limited version is essentially a full run version (i.e. no run limit), with an expiration date. In the past, we had users update full run copies by purchasing a limited run version. This is how we prevent this from happening.
You don't have to continually reinstall the software. If you have both date limited and run limited versions and ESLs, install both in different directories. Then, name the desktop icons appropriately to reflect the necessary ESL. As long as both installations are the same version (i.e. 4.40 or 4.50), you won't have any problems. Mixing versions is tough because the data files are not downward compatible.
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Richard Ay - Consultant