# Getting Started with Innova Engineering

## **Download & Install**

* [**Software Installers**](https://www.innova-drilling.com/download/trial)**:** Download the latest installation files. Click on **Existing Users** to access the download links.
* [**Installation Guide**](https://docs.innova-drilling.com/introduction/innova-engineering-how-to-guides/innova-engineering-guides/installation)**:** Step-by-step installation instructions.
* [**Innova Documentation Portal**](https://docs.innova-drilling.com/introduction/innova-engineering-how-to-guides/innova-engineering-guides)**:** Access manuals, quick start guides, and video tutorials.

## **License Information**

Innova Engineering includes a **2-day evaluation license** by default. To extend this evaluation or renew an existing license:

* Open Innova Engineering.
* When the **License Expiration** dialog appears, select **Request License**.
  * If you already have a paid license, this dialog appears when **less than 30 days remain**.

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* Complete the form and add details in the **Comments** field (e.g., *extend evaluation*, *renew license*).

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* Click **Submit**. You will receive:
  * A confirmation email, followed by
  * A license email from a no-reply address once your license is generated.

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* Check your **Junk Mail** folder if you don’t receive these emails.

## **Example Projects**

Innova Engineering comes with pre-loaded example projects that you can explore to get familiar with the software.

To open them:

1. Launch Innova Engineering.
2. Select **File → Open → Example Projects folder**.

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