Components License - Visual

Continuous updates to the eCatalog, ensuring you have the latest CAD models from major robot manufacturers (KUKA, ABB, Fanuc, etc.). Direct access to the technical support helpdesk. License Compliance and Audits

A standalone license binds the software to one specific computer.

Let's delve deeper into the specifics of each licensing model, the costs involved, and the user experiences associated with them.

Dedicated automation engineers or small teams where one person uses the software full-time. visual components license

This tier includes everything in Essentials plus advanced modeling capabilities.

Visual Components is a leading provider of 3D manufacturing simulation and visualization software, used to design, simulate, and optimize production lines and factory layouts. The software offers powerful simulation for applications ranging from simple layout planning to complex, multi-robot offline programming (OLP). Understanding its licensing is crucial as the software's pricing is not publicly listed like off-the-shelf products; instead, it follows a tailored to each organization's specific needs and use cases.

: It does not require an active network connection to a local license server, making it ideal for offline field work or secure environments. Floating (Network) Licenses Continuous updates to the eCatalog, ensuring you have

Users log in with their corporate credentials to authenticate their license via the internet.

Do you need to simulate or custom-built machinery ?

: Focused on basic layout planning and simulation. Let's delve deeper into the specifics of each

Visual Components offers three distinct licensing models tailored to different work environments.

The newest licensing model is credential-based, accessed through VC Accounts. This early access option offers the most advanced and secure license management. It provides centralized control and visibility for administrators to assign, revoke, and monitor licenses through a web-based dashboard. If a user leaves the organization, an admin can instantly revoke their license and reassign it to someone else without needing to track product keys. It uses encrypted authentication, eliminating the risk associated with sharing physical product keys. This system is hosted and maintained by Visual Components in Europe, integrates with single sign-on (SSO) services, and supports bulk user uploads, making it ideal for large teams and academic institutions.

: Adds advanced modeling and simulation features.

| Competitor | Pricing Model | Key Differentiator | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Higher starting price ($3k+/year), multi-method modeling. Better for complex logistics analytics but steeper learning curve. | More customizable logic (Java) but less visual drag-and-drop. | Fabrix | Contact for pricing. Focuses on IT operations visualization rather than manufacturing physics. | Better for IT data monitoring, not robot programming. | Siemens Tecnomatix | Very high enterprise pricing. Industry giant with deep PLM integration. | Best for mega-corporations already on Siemens ecosystem; overkill for SMEs. | Visual Components Premium | Mid-to-high annual subscription. Best-in-class OLP with "universal compatibility" with 70+ robot brands and over 1,600 robot models. | Best combination of ease-of-use (drag-drop) and OLP depth.