(VB.NET) Global Unlock

Demonstrates how to unlock the Chilkat API with a global (Bundle) purchased unlock code, or with a 30-day trial unlock code.

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' The Chilkat API can be unlocked for a fully-functional 30-day trial by passing any
' string to the UnlockBundle method.  A program can unlock once at the start. Once unlocked,
' all subsequently instantiated objects are created in the unlocked state. 
' 
' After licensing Chilkat, replace the "Anything for 30-day trial" with the purchased unlock code.
' To verify the purchased unlock code was recognized, examine the contents of the LastErrorText
' property after unlocking.  For example:
Dim glob As New Chilkat.Global
Dim success As Boolean = glob.UnlockBundle("Anything for 30-day trial")
If (success <> True) Then
    Debug.WriteLine(glob.LastErrorText)
    Exit Sub
End If


Dim status As Integer = glob.UnlockStatus
If (status = 2) Then
    Debug.WriteLine("Unlocked using purchased unlock code.")
Else
    Debug.WriteLine("Unlocked in trial mode.")
End If


' The LastErrorText can be examined in the success case to see if it was unlocked in
' trial more, or with a purchased unlock code.
Debug.WriteLine(glob.LastErrorText)