For decades, TEDDS (Taylor Woodrow Engineering Design Development System) has been a staple for structural engineers. Its ability to combine detailed calculations with annotated sketches saves hours of manual checking. However, one question that consistently pops up during software audits or new hires is: “Which TEDDS license do I actually need?” *
| Scenario | Recommended License | | :--- | :--- | | | Standalone Perpetual (Buy once, use for 5+ years) | | Medium Firm (10 staff) | Network Concurrent (5 licenses for 10 staff) | | Large Corporate | Subscription (For budget flexibility & cloud features) | | Legacy Project Support | Keep an old Standalone dongle on a virtual machine. | tedds license
Trimble is slowly integrating TEDDS logic into Trimble Connect and other cloud ecosystems. If you are buying a new TEDDS license today , chances are high it will be subscription-only. The era of buying a physical CD and a dongle for a one-off fee of $3,000 is ending. | Trimble is slowly integrating TEDDS logic into
If you are confused by the difference between a Standalone key and a Network Concurrent User, you are not alone. Here is your cheat sheet to navigating TEDDS licensing in 2024. If you are confused by the difference between
Still unsure? Open your Task Manager. If TEDDS is running right now in the background while you read this blog, you are wasting a license seat. Go close it. Disclaimer: Licensing models change. Always check the latest Trimble/TEDDS documentation or speak to an authorized reseller for current pricing and terms.