Finding Bluebeam Product Key
Pros: I love that it can 'read' my plans, and help me with my takeoffs. The search function can look for either words or symbols, and is incredibly useful when I'm looking for something specific.
The different user type profiles are tailored to show the tools and functions that someone in that role would be more likely to use the most. It's easy to switch between these profiles, even when viewing the same file, so no matter what or how many hats I'm wearing that day, it's easy to find the tools that I need for the job I'm doing.
The customizable tool box is great - I can use the existing tools, or create my own! These are handy for posting as-builts, as well as for doing take offs and estimates.
I love all the short cut keys!! Instead of using my mouse to select tool options, I can simply use the 'G' key to take a 'photo' of a certain part of my open file, or 'C' to cloud an area. I use these frequently and it really cuts down the time I spend posting changes to our drawings.
There are so many tools, functions, and options, that you're sure to find everything you need for seamless and efficient construction drawing management!
Cons: At first, it was a bit overwhelming to use. There are so many tools and menus that it definitely took a little time to learn; however, Bluebeam offers hundreds of short 'how-to' videos on many different topics. After watching these, and using the software for a few weeks, it got much easier.
Overall: I spend a lot less time posting changes and as-builts, but with much more professional results. I also love the time it's cut down on creating our punch lists and tracking the completion of those items.
I have legitimate copies of Visual Studio 2008 installed on several computers, each with different license keys. I cannot remember what key was used on each install.
Where in the registry can I find what license key was used for that PC's Visual Studio 2008 installation?
I would imagine that it is in the registry somewhere.
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just run your computer and then type the word 'regedit'you'll find the four basic HKLM but i thin k just use this :
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftVisualStudio9.0Registration2000.0x0000PIDKEY on my PC. not sure but just try because some of this working.
If you are using Win7, then try HKLMSoftwareWow6432NodeMicrosoftVisualStudio9.0Registration2000.0x0000PIDKEY
A couple of options listed here:
Magical Jelly is the best product key finder for Windows. It’s free and portable, hence you can use it without installation or modifying the Windows registry. It can be used to extract the product keys of paid software like Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visual Studio, Adobe Photoshop etc.
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WinkeyFinder is another great program to find the CD keys of installed software as well as the operating system. You can use this program to
- Find product keys of Windows XP, Vista, Windows 2003, Windows 98 and Windows ME editions
- Find serial keys of Microsoft Office 2000, 2003 and Microsoft 2007.
- Change or copy the volume serial number.
- View .NET key.
You could try ProduKey from NirSoft. Its an app for listing Microsoft licence keys, however I don't think it'll work if your copy of Visual Studio was pre-pidded, i.e. it came from say an MSDN account.
If you go into regedit and browse to the following path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftVisualStudio9.0Registration.
The Product Key can be found in the ProductID Registry Key.
Hope that helps!
I've had positive experiences with Belarc Advisor http://www.belarc.com/Programs/advisor.exe. It gives out a neat list of software installed on your pc with Keys and I generally archive this on a secure cloud so even if My pc crashes, I can still get a registered copy of all the software installed.
Today its even possible to have the entire image of your installation archived so that You get a clean PC with the set of licenses refreshed on installed anytime you want one!