Allows vendors to set an "end date," after which the project files will no longer open.
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| Claimed Feature | Technical Reality | | :--- | :--- | | Remove time limits | Most "unlockers" are patched .exe files that modify EDIUS’s DRM check. These are unstable. | | Convert trial to Pro | False. The trial limitation is server-side; local cracks cause project corruption. | | Unlock project files from a dead dongle | This is a semi-legitimate need—if a dongle dies, Grass Valley support can help transfer licenses. Unofficial “unlockers” rarely work. | | Emulate a dongle via software | Possible using advanced tools like (SafeNet), but violates EULA. | Allows vendors to set an "end date," after