SOFTWARE Development

Locally. This software is installed on each registered user's computer. Installation on network or shared devices is expressly prohibited.

Yes. Every time the software starts, a user's license is checked against the list of registered users. There is no transmission of project data to the internet.

On-Line only. The only way to purchase these products is by credit card using the automated store above. Purchase orders, invoices, or other methods are not supported. 

Call the number on the back of your card. Some card holders may not have used the payment service used by this web store. Thus, if payment is refused, calling the number on the card to authorize your purchase may be required. 

13 months following receipt of an initial, complete Registration Form. Subsequent new or changed licenses also expire on that original expiration date. See EULA for limitations on user registration changes.

No. Java is not used in this software. This software was developed in Python. For COBieOM software, the COBie eBook requires use of Cascading Style Sheets, icons, and JavaScript for HTML page presentation and user interaction. 

Most likely yes. The COBie software was developed for and has been successfully tested on Windows 11 computers. Limited testing on Apple OS has also been successful when using a Windows emulator. 

1. Prairie Sky Consulting cannot assist you during this fully automated purchasing process.
2. This software is exclusively available for credit card purchase using the form above. 
3. Prior to purchase you must coordinate with your IT staff as software downloads should be automatically blocked by your company's firewall.
4. If your purchase is refused, contact your card provider to authorize the transaction. 
5. After purchase, download all files provided. See #3 above if you encounter problems. 
6. To document your purchase, save a copy of the receipt from the website purchase.
7. Prairie Sky Consulting does not issue invoices or other purchase documentation. 
8. If EULA, Privacy Policy, or Information Assurance review is required, the needed information is provided in the PDF User's Manual available after purchase.

1. Purchase your product using a credit card using the form provided. 
2. After purchase, download all files.  
3. Complete the Registration Form as instructed. Send as email attachment. 
4. We will check that the Registration Form is complete.
5. We will send a license key file to each registered user's email address.
6. We will provide a PDF User's Manual for exclusive use by registered users and IT security.
7. We will invite each user to the Community Forum using their LinkedIn account name.
8. Typically, two weeks are required for receipt of the User's Manual.
9. Once the User's Manual and license key file are received, the software can be installed.

Yes. Technical Support is available by pre-paid, scheduled appointment. See our homepage for more information.

Yes. A PDF User's Manual is provided for each registered user following registration.  Purchase of a physical User's Manual does not provide access to the software. 

Yes. Registered users will be invited to join a private User Forum hosted by LinkedIn. This forum will be the place for users to share best-practices and custom checking rule files.

Maybe. Educational licenses are exclusively provided to students in University of Florida’s COBie Academy.  Educational versions for other courses are not available. Trial versions are not available.

No. The receipt provided by the automated store is the only record that is provided for your purchase. Prairie Sky Consulting does not provide supplemental purchase documentation.