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Trial versions
PLA 3.0 provides trial versions for both the framework and individual add-ons. These trials differ in scope and activation requirements. Understanding these differences will help you choose the right trial version for your needs.
Add-on trial
If you have not yet licensed a specific add-on, you can request a trial version of this add-on to evaluate and test its functionality in your work environment.
Request trial versions and quotes
To evaluate the functionality of a not yet licensed add-on in your work environment, request a trial version. To include an add-on in your license, request a quote.

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Explore PLA 3.0, its key features and ongoing enhancements, and learn how to log in and register.
- About PLA 3.0
  PLA 3.0 is a commercial off-the-shelf software for biostatistical analysis in Research and Development (R&D) and regulated environments. It provides a range of features you can use during the design and implementation of analytical methods and also supports you in achieving regulatory compliance.
- What's new in PLA 3.0?
  Get an overview of the innovations and improvements PLA 3.0 has seen in current and previous versions.
- Quick start
  Get started with PLA 3.0 in just a few steps.
- Trial versions
  PLA 3.0 provides trial versions for both the framework and individual add-ons. These trials differ in scope and activation requirements. Understanding these differences will help you choose the right trial version for your needs.
  - PLA 3.0 trial
    Use the PLA 3.0 trial version to evaluate and test core functionality before purchasing a license. Find out whether PLA 3.0 covers your business requirements, and check out the latest features to make an informed update decision.
  - Add-on trial
    If you have not yet licensed a specific add-on, you can request a trial version of this add-on to evaluate and test its functionality in your work environment.
    - Request trial versions and quotes
      To evaluate the functionality of a not yet licensed add-on in your work environment, request a trial version. To include an add-on in your license, request a quote.
User interface
PLA 3.0 supports you in your daily work by providing a set of graphical and textual user interface elements. Learn about the different elements and how to use them efficiently.
Key concepts
Details on documents and templates, the data editors and the Content editor of PLA 3.0. Learn about the position factors and data aggregation features.
Data analysis
Data analysis add-ons offer a wide range of capabilities, ranging from analytical methods over comprehensive analysis to statistical process control. PLA 3.0 also provides a set of add-ons that support and supplement data analysis add-ons.
Data import
Use data acquisition and data import add-ons to import external response values and observation data into PLA 3.0 for further processing and evaluation.
Installation
Details on the deployment, installation, initial and advanced setup of PLA 3.0.
Licensing
Details on the licensing solution of PLA 3.0, the available licensing options, and the activation and management of licenses.
Administration
Details on system administration tasks such as setup and maintenance of databases and add-ons, user accounts, access rights, and migration and update procedures.
Regulatory compliance
PLA 3.0 supports you in achieving compliance with regulations such as ISPE GAMP^® 5 and 21 CFR Part 11. It also provides options to validate PLA 3.0 in your environment.
PDF downloads
Download PDF guides of current and previous framework and add-on versions.
Sample lab
Meet the team at Stegmann Labs, where PLA 3.0 plays an essential role in every step of bioassay management.
Glossary
Find definitions of terms.

Request trial versions and quotes

To evaluate the functionality of a not yet licensed add-on in your work environment, request a trial version. To include an add-on in your license, request a quote.

Note: Trial versions are available for specific add-ons only.

Procedure

To request a trial version or a quote:

On the System menu, select Add-on management.
Result: The Add-ons tab opens.
Note: The tab displays all add-ons available to you, sorted alphabetically by add-on name. Which add-ons are available depends on your information package.
Select the add-on for which you want to request a trial or a quote.
In the status bar, select Request trial or Request quote.
In the form, fill in at least the mandatory data.
Send your request using one of the following options:
- On a computer with internet access, you can directly transfer your data by clicking Submit my request online.
- If you prefer to send an e-mail, select By e-mail. PLA 3.0 creates a draft e-mail. Use your e-mail client to send the e-mail to requests@stegmannsystems.com.
- Without internet access, select By e-mail from another computer. PLA 3.0 copies your data to the clipboard. Make the data available on a computer with an internet connection, paste it into an e-mail, and send it to requests@stegmannsystems.com.