Single versus Multiple license
Q: What is the difference between a Single Reporting Entity (SRE) license and a Multiple Reporting Entity (MRE) license?
Single Reporting Entity (SRE) license
- The SRE license is intended for use by a candidate campaign or PAC when doing their own reports. The vast majority of Campaign ToolBox licenses are SRE licenses.
- The SRE license is also for those preparing reports for multiple entities, but still need to use it on more than one computer or need to strictly avoid any co-mingling of funds (regarding purchasing the software license).
- A SRE license can be used on any computer.
- A SRE license can be used on any number of computers in your campaign. The candidate, treasurer, and campaign manager can share the database file to keep track of campaign finance issues as well as prepare reports.
Multiple Reporting Entity (MRE) license
- The MRE license is intended for use by accounting firms, law firms, and management firms who prepare reports for multiple clients.
- A MRE license is restricted to use on a single hard drive. When ordering, you must include the System ID Number (click on Help > About Campaign ToolBox to view the number). The registration code is based in part on this number. If you attempt to use the registration code on another system or move the database file to another hard drive, it will not work (Records can be viewed, but not saved.).
- The second, and all following reporting entities can be licensed at a reduced cost, resulting in a cost-savings.
Q: Can I use the MRE on a network?
A: Yes. As long as the program is installed on a single hard drive, you can access it from any other computer on your network. Note that tech support does NOT include assistance with networking issues. Before ordering a MRE license to use on a network, you should first install the program on the system you plan to use, and make sure you can access the program in Trial Mode from other workstations on your network.
Q: What is the System ID Number?
A: This is a number that uniquely identifies the hard drive that you want the program to run on. Your registration code will only work when running on that specific hard drive. If you try to move the database file to another hard drive, the number will not match and it will not work. A MRE license cannot be processed without this number, so your order form must include it when you send it in. You can find your System ID Number by going to the blank screen and clicking on Help, then About Campaign ToolBox. If the number is not shown there, you have an old version of the program and must update your program before placing your order.
Q: What if I have a MRE license, and my hard drive crashes or we need to switch to another computer?
A: The best way to handle this is to simply extend your licenses for another full year using the System ID Number from the new computer. If you need to have new registration codes generated due to moving to another computer and you are not renewing for another year, there will be a $75 charge to issue new registration codes for all reporting entities licensed to that computer. Again, the best way to handle this though, is to simply extend your licenses for another full year using the System ID Number from the new computer - the $75 charge does not apply in that case.
Q: I already have a SRE license. Can I convert it to a MRE license?
A: If you have a MRE license and find you need to move a file to another computer (for example, the candidate decides he would rather do the reports himself), that can be done be paying the difference between the two different license types (120 - 30 = $90).
Q: How do I order Campaign ToolBox?
A: Use either the Single Reporting Entity order form or the Multiple Reporting Entity order form.
