Licensing Xamarin Applications

ComponentOne Xamarin applications support application licensing through the NuGet package build scripts included with the controls.

To build and properly license a Xamarin application, each developer or build machine must have an activated ComponentOne serial key. For instructions, see Activating a Serial Key.

How Licensing Works

When a Xamarin application is built on a machine with an activated serial key:

• A unique run-time license file is generated during the build process

• The license file is embedded into the application as a resource

• The embedded license enables the application to run without requiring a license on the end user’s machine

The run-time license file has the following extension format:

• .gclicx

Before embedding, the license file can usually be found in the build output directory, such as:

• obj/Debug

• obj/Release

The run-time license file must be distributed with the application as an embedded resource.

Manual License Generation

In advanced scenarios, such as custom build processes, build agents, or specialized packaging workflows, you can manually generate the run-time license file.

For instructions, see Create Runtime License.

If you are working with build agents or licensing user controls, see Additional Licensing Scenarios.