Chilkat permanent unlock codes

Question:

I'm a little confused about the use of this permanent Unlock Code:

1. Will it work with the latest version of the ZIP components I download? Meaning, there's no link to a special build compiled just for me, right?

2. How can I ensure the zip component is truely unlocked before I ship my product? If I install my finished product (your control included) on a clean test box and advance the date 1 yr, would the zip notify me or stop working if the unlock code was incorrect?

Answer:

1: Yes, your unlock code will work with future versions of the Zip component because all new-version upgrades are free. If for some reason a future version uses a different unlock code scheme, it will be clear from the release notes documentation, and we'll issue new unlock codes upon request. The downloads at http://www.chilkatsoft.com/downloads.asp are the full versions of the Chilkat components. Your unlock code is all that is needed to unlock the component at runtime.

2. To verify, you can set your system date ahead and call UnlockComponent with both your permanent unlock code, and with some other string. The former will work, while the later will fail. Your code should check the return value of UnlockComponent to determine whether it worked or not.