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    Create duplicate checkbox form fields with different export values

    When using Foxit Quick PDF Library it is possible to create checkbox form fields which have the same name and as a result become duplicate form fields (updating one updates them all), but it is not possible to have duplicate form fields with different export values. When a duplicate form field is created what actually [...]

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    There are 8 people in our development team and we’re supporting 4 different products. How many licenses we need to purchase?

    Foxit Quick PDF Library is licensed on a per developer basis. So in this case you need to purchase 8 licenses (1 per developer). You can use the library in as many of your products as you like, providing that all of the products are owned and developed by your company. For your situation, given [...]

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    Can I purchase a source code license for Foxit Quick PDF Library?

    Yes, a source code license for Foxit Quick PDF Library can be purchased through our online store. A source license allows the licensee to modify the source code for their own needs as part of a non-competing compiled solution, but may not redistribute it in non-compiled form. Foxit shall retain all rights, title and interest in [...]

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    Is Foxit Quick PDF Library licensed royalty-free?

    Yes, Foxit Quick PDF Library is a royalty-free PDF library which means that you can distribute it along with your compiled applications for no additional cost. You simply pay the initial license fee and then you are free to include our PDF SDK with your companies applications for as long as you like. The only [...]

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    Where can I find my license key for Foxit Quick PDF Library?

    There are two different types of license keys available for Foxit Quick PDF Library. The first is a commercial license key which you only receive after purchasing a copy of the product and the second is the trial license key which is only valid for 30 days after installation. Commercial License Key: After successfully purchasing [...]

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    How do I unlock Foxit Quick PDF Library with my license key?

    To unlock Foxit Quick PDF Library so that it is not limited in anyway you need to use the UnlockKey function with your commercial or trial license key after you have initiated the library. The UnlockKey function returns a value to indicate whether or not the library could be unlocked: 0 = The library could [...]

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    Can I renew or reset a trial license for Foxit Quick PDF Library?

    In most cases we’re happy to provide an additional 30 day trial period if you’re re-evaluating Foxit Quick PDF Library for a second time, simply contact us directly and we’ll be happy to assist you. This article refers to a deprecated product. If you are looking for support for Foxit PDF SDK, please click here.

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    Which programming languages does Foxit Quick PDF Library support?

    Foxit Quick PDF Library is available in 4 different editions: Delphi (DCUs, source code also available) ActiveX DLL LIB Dylib This means that Foxit Quick PDF Library supports quite a wide range of programming languages. The list below isn’t exhaustive — it simply contains the languages that we’re familiar with and that we know Foxit [...]

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    Can I use the trial version of Foxit Quick PDF Library for development purposes?

    No, the trial version of Foxit Quick PDF Library is for evaluation purposes only and should not be used in a live production environment due to the fact that the trial version is time limited and will stop working once the trial period has finished. This article refers to a deprecated product. If you are [...]

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    Can I upgrade from iSEDQuickPDF to Foxit Quick PDF Library?

    Yes, customers who own a license for iSEDQuickPDF can purchase an upgrade to the latest version of Foxit Quick PDF Library. Upgrades are available for both the compile and source code versions of iSEDQuickPDF. This article refers to a deprecated product. If you are looking for support for Foxit PDF SDK, please click here.

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