DesignShop 12 requires internet access for the license to be activated. Once activated, it is recommended that the computer continues to be connected to the internet to receive periodic updates.
Once the license is activated, if internet access is no longer available to the computer, the DesignShop 12 license will remain activated for 90 days. After that 90 days, the computer will need to be connected to the internet again for DesignShop 12 to function at the licensed level of software.