License Status and Behavior
What license statuses can Powersheet display?
Powersheet uses four license severity levels to communicate license state:| Status | Meaning | Effect |
|---|---|---|
OK | Valid license, full functionality | All features enabled |
INFO | Informational message | Full functionality with a notice |
WARNING | License issue detected | Limited functionality; action recommended |
INVALID | No valid license | Restricted access; sheet may be read-only |
OK, a message is displayed explaining the issue, which may include details such as the expiration date or user count limits.
Where does the license status banner appear?
The license panel renders as a non-blocking banner at the bottom of the Powersheet viewport. It displays the current license state including trial, expired, or invalid conditions, and provides a link to obtain or renew a license. The banner does not prevent you from viewing the sheet, but editing capabilities may be restricted depending on the license status.How does an invalid license affect editing?
When the license status isINVALID, Powersheet enforces a readOnly flag across the entire application. This means all data editing, configuration changes, and save operations are disabled. The readOnly mode is determined by combining the license status with user permissions — if either the license is invalid or the user lacks write permissions, the sheet becomes read-only.
License Management
How do I request an evaluation license?
To obtain an evaluation license for Powersheet, contact Nextedy support and provide the server details for your development or staging environment. Nextedy support will generate a license file that can then be applied through the Polarion administration interface. For production upgrades, you may also need to coordinate with Siemens Support.Where do I manage the Powersheet license in Polarion?
Navigate to Administration > Nextedy POWERSHEET > License in the Polarion administration interface. The license management page is available at the project, project group, and repository (global) scope levels. This page allows you to view the current license status and apply new license files.How do I renew an expiring license?
Contact Nextedy support to request a renewal license file before your current license expires. Provide your server information and current license details. Once you receive the new file, apply it through Administration > Nextedy POWERSHEET > License in Polarion.The exact license renewal workflow may vary depending on your organization’s agreement with Nextedy and Siemens. Contact your account representative for specific renewal procedures.
Permissions and Access
How do permissions interact with the license?
Powersheet enforces two levels of access control: license-based and permission-based. The license status determines the baseline access level, while individual user permissions control specific capabilities:- Document administration —
readpermission to view configuration,writeto modify it - Model administration —
readpermission to view the domain model,writeto modify it
INVALID, all users are forced into read-only mode regardless of their individual permissions. Permissions are fetched from the server and combined with the license status to determine the final access level.
Can I check my current permissions?
Your effective permissions are determined by Powersheet at load time based on your user role and the current license status. If you cannot edit data or access configuration settings, verify with your Polarion administrator that you have the appropriate role assigned and that the license status isOK. See Configuration FAQ for details on permission-related configuration.
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prod-powersheet-src/com.nextedy.powersheet.client/src/modules/ConfigProvider/types/UserPermissions.d.tsconfigContext.tsprod-powersheet-src/com.nextedy.powersheet.client/src/modules/Powersheet/Powersheet.tsxprod-powersheet-src/com.nextedy.editor/src/types.d.tsprod-powersheet-src/com.nextedy.powersheet/src/META-INF/hivemodule.xml