Q: I have the license file for version 2. Will it work with ExpertControls 3?
A: No. ExpertControls 3 use another format of a license file. To convert your current file, please attach it and send e-mail to support@aspnetexpert.com.

Q: Where can I get more documentation on ExpertControls?
A: Download ExpertControls from our site and install them. During installation there will be created "Program Files\ASP.NET Expert Group\ExpertControls 3.X\" folder where all available documentation will be installed. Shortcuts to documentation and demo examples will be created in Windows Programs Menu.

Q: How do I add ExpertMenu (ExpertTree) to the Visual Studio .NET toolbox?
A: ExpertControls installator automatically adds all controls to the toolbox.

To manually add them follow these steps:

1. Open an ASPX page in design mode.
2. Right-click on the toolbox and select Customize Toolbox from the menu.
3. Select the .NET Framework Components tab and click Browse...
4. Find ASPNETExpert.WebControls.dll and select Open.

From now on Visual Studio .NET will automatically add ASPNETExpert.WebControls.dll assembly to your web application's bin directory when you add an Expert control to your aspx pages.

Q: How do I activate ExpertMenu, ExpertTree or both?
A: ExpertControls are available in a single binary for both free trial and production uses. The default free trial behavior is to render a demo warning item at random intervals. Production behavior is enabled when the license file is located in the application's \bin directory together with ASPNETExpert.WebControls.dll (or the license file is located in the GAC folder in case ExpertControls assembly is installed into the global assembly cache). The license file contains licenses for the products you purchased (ExpertMenu, ExpertTree or both).

Q: What do I do with the license file after purchasing the license?
A: Put it into the \bin directory of your web application if you use non-GACed ExpertControls assembly.

If you installed ExpertControls assembly into the Global Assembly Cache (GAC), you need to copy the license file into ExpertControls GAC folder. Since GAC folder is a special folder, Windows Explorer doesn't allow navigation to it. In this situation you can use third-party utility to copy the license file into the GACed folder.

Q: I own the ExpertMenu license. I want to purchase ExpertTree. What do I do with the additional license file after getting the ExpertTree license?
A: All controls come in the single assembly ASPNETExpert.WebControls.dll. The license file for it is named ASPNETExpert.WebControls.dll.lic. The license file contains the license for one or more products from ExpertControls suite. If you purchased one of the controls and got the license file for it and now purchase another, you will receive another file ASPNETExpert.WebControls.dll.lic that will contain the license for the newly purchased product. But there should be only one license file that contains merged licenses. Please send us your license files and we will merge them for you.