How to create a license file for an ActiveX?

[WarrenW]

I have created an activex with VB 6.0 and would like to know how it creates a .LIC file after entering the serial information? I have searched for this and came up empty handed!

Thanks

[Aaron Young]

Do you mean the built in licensing for VB ActiveX Controls?

On the General Tab of the Project Properties check Require License Key.

When you build the Control into an OCX a VBL extension file will be generated, this is the License Key.

[WarrenW]

Thanks! But if I want to have it show a nag screen in both runtime and designtime, I need to code in my own licensing routine right? Because the one you described does not allow the control to be used in designtime? Or am I wrong on this?

[Aaron Young]

Right, the licensing feature (if you can even call it that) in VB for ActiveX controls is very limited.

If you want even a modicum of control, you'll have to come up with your own licensing method.