Individual License Guide

This complete reference guide covers licensing for Astah Professional, Astah UML, Astah System Safety, and Astah SysML.

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Activating an Annual License

  1. Log into the CV Members and click [Register License].
    If you don’t have an account yet, create one first.
    Register License Menu in ChangeVision Members

  2. Enter your license number and validation code, then click [Next].
    Registering Astah Annual License


  3. Select your license start date, then click [Next].
    Specifying start date of Astah Annual License


  4. On the next page, verify that your email address is correct, then click [OK].
    Confirmation of Astah Annual License

  5. A confirmation email will be sent to you.
    – Access the URL in the email to download the license file, or
    – Download it directly from the website.

  6. Launch Astah, go to [Help] – [License]. Click [Set License key] and select the downloaded license file.
    Setting a License File to Astah
  7. Additionally, you can add internal notes for your reference if you manage multiple licenses (e.g., for a team). In CV Members, click [My Licenses].
    My Licenses Menu in Change Vision Members

  8. Click the Expand icon next to a license to view details. Click the pencil icon beside the [Notes] field.
    Adding Notes to Astah Annual License

  9. Enter your note and click the checkmark icon to save it.
    Adding Internal Notes to Astah Annual License

  10. Now the notes are added. Notes are visible only within the CV Members portal and they are not included in the license file itself.
    Internal Notes in Astah License

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Renewing an Annual License

  1. Purchase a new Annual License from our online store or authorized distributors.
  2. Log into the CV Members and click [My Licenses].
    My Licenses Menu in Change Vision Members

  3. Select the license you want to renew, then choose [Renew this license] from the [Actions] menu.
    Renewing Astah Annual License

  4. Enter new Astah Annual License Information, then click [Next].
    Renewing Astah Annual License

  5. The License Details screen will appears – click [Next] to proceed.

  6. Make sure that your email address and new expiry dates are correct, then click [OK].
    Completing Astah Annual License Renewal


  7. A confirmation email will be sent to you.
    – Access the URL in the email to download the updated license file, or
    – Download it directly from the website.

  8. Launch Astah, go to [Help] – [License] and select the updated license file.