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By default, the Standalone plugin runs in its unlicensed mode, and allows you to render images without making any purchase from Next Limit. Optionally, a license may be purchased. This license may be activated from within the plugin, providing for an ’in-place’ upgrade. The capabilities of each license are as follows:
| License | Draft Mode | Production Mode | Maximum Resolution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlicensed |  |  | 800 x 800 pixels |
| Licensed | | | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
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When the Render Suite plugin is run in the absence of a valid Maxwell Render Suite (or Learning Edition) license, it will operate in much the same way as the Standalone plugin: MXS export and external rendering are disabled, and the Maxwell Fire window will only allow rendering in Draft mode. To enable Render Suite functionality, it is necessary to install Maxwell Render and use its license activator to activate a valid Maxwell Render Suite (or Learning Edition) license.