What type of license does TestAuto2 use?
TestAuto2 — Automotive Safety Solution is a commercial Nextedy product that uses a named-user licensing model. Each license grants access to specific Nextedy tools (Risksheet, PowerSheet) and must be assigned to individual Polarion users. The solution requires both a Polarion ALM license and a Nextedy product license to function.How many licenses do I need for my team?
You need one Nextedy license per active user who will access Risksheet or PowerSheet features. For example, if 5 safety engineers will work with HARA documents in Risksheet and 3 design engineers will use PowerSheet for traceability, you need 8 total licenses. Project stakeholders who only view published reports or LiveDoc pages do not require Nextedy licenses.What’s the difference between Risksheet and PowerSheet licenses?
Risksheet licenses enable users to create and edit risk analysis documents (HARA, FMEA, HAZID, control plans) using spreadsheet-style interfaces with formulas, conditional formatting, and traffic light indicators. PowerSheet licenses enable users to work with traceability matrices (RTM sheets), verification sheets, and characteristics sheets that visualize relationships between work items across the V-model lifecycle. Both license types can be combined — users who need full functionality (risk analysis + traceability management) require both Risksheet and PowerSheet licenses assigned.How are licenses assigned to users?
Licenses are assigned through the Polarion admin interface by project administrators or global repository administrators. Navigate to Administration → Users → [User Name] → Licenses and assign the appropriate Nextedy product licenses (Risksheet, PowerSheet) from the available pool. Changes take effect immediately without requiring user logout. See Manage User Permissions for detailed assignment instructions.Can I reassign licenses between users?
Yes, licenses can be reassigned at any time by administrators. Simply remove the license from one user and assign it to another through the Polarion user management interface. This is useful for teams with rotating roles or contractors who work on specific project phases. Note that active work sessions are not interrupted when licenses are removed — users will see permission errors only when attempting the next save operation.What happens if I exceed my license count?
If more users are assigned Nextedy licenses than your purchased quantity, Polarion will display license compliance warnings in the administration interface. Nextedy products use an honor system — they do not hard-block over-licensed users, but license violations are tracked in audit logs and reported to Nextedy during license verification. Over-licensing violates your license agreement and may result in billing adjustments or service restrictions.Does TestAuto2 require separate licenses for development and production?
Yes, standard Nextedy licensing requires separate license pools for development/test environments and production environments. A 10-user production license does not automatically grant access to a staging Polarion instance. Many organizations purchase smaller license quantities for non-production environments (e.g., 10 production + 3 development). Contact Nextedy sales for multi-environment licensing options.Are there different license tiers or feature levels?
TestAuto2 uses a single-tier licensing model — all features (HARA, FMEA, control plans, RTM sheets, dashboards, custom formulas, traffic lights, tour scripts) are included with standard Risksheet and PowerSheet licenses. There are no “basic” vs “professional” editions. Feature access is determined by assigned license types (Risksheet vs PowerSheet) rather than pricing tiers. For detailed feature comparison, see Solution Architecture.License Assignment Matrix
| User Role | Risksheet License | PowerSheet License | Typical Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety Engineer | ✓ Required | ✓ Recommended | HARA, FMEA creation + traceability verification |
| Design Engineer | Optional | ✓ Required | Requirements refinement, verification tracking |
| V&V Engineer | Optional | ✓ Required | Test case creation, coverage checking |
| Project Manager | Not required | Optional | Dashboard viewing, report generation (read-only) |
| Configuration Manager | Optional | Optional | Tool configuration, no active editing |
Users without Nextedy licenses can view published LiveDoc pages, static reports, and dashboard widgets. They cannot open Risksheet/PowerSheet interfaces or edit risk analysis documents.