topic Re: Has Qlik Dev removed the QSD download option ? in Visualization and Usability

Has Qlik Dev removed the QSD download option ?

Scotchy — Wed, 03 May 2023 00:55:40 GMT

Hey all,

Anyone noticed or knows of an issue/change with Qlik Developer , download QSD file button pointing to the Qlik Community instead ?

Is this a Qlik policy change or de-implementation of QSD files for unlocking QS desktop ?

Thanks

Paul

Re: Has Qlik Dev removed the QSD download option ?

Daniele_Purrone — Wed, 03 May 2023 06:44:29 GMT

Hi @Scotchy ,
I would say it's just a matter of an outdated link: Qlik Sense Desktop is available on the download portal.

I didn't get exactly where you have the button you are referring to: could you please clarify that? Thanks!

Daniele

Re: Has Qlik Dev removed the QSD download option ?

Scotchy — Wed, 03 May 2023 08:58:48 GMT

Hi Daniele,

Thanks for getting back to me so quickly.

On the site https://developer.qlik.com/garden qlik devs can use the download QSD key to keep their Qlik Sense Desktop installation running for their extension development etc.

When clicking the button we are now taken to the Qlik Community Download portal instead of downloading a key from the site.

I have attached a screenshot of the button on the site for your reference.

Wondering if Qlik is ceasing (unannounced the feature)

Thanks

Paul (Scotchy)

Re: Has Qlik Dev removed the QSD download option ?

stevedark — Wed, 03 May 2023 10:33:54 GMT

Hi @Scotchy

The ability to unlock Desktop was not something that Qlik were keen on at any point. I have been able to get a few unlock keys via being part of the MVP programme, but it has been taking longer and longer to get them created and sent. I'm not at all surprised that the link has gone from developer.qlik.com.

What is the use case you have for needing Desktop and an unlock key?

We used to use the key it for proof of concepts, so that prospects could be left with a working app over their own data on inexpensive hardware. The time limited unlock key meant that the PoC would expire at some point. This use case can be met by starting a trial on Cloud - as long as the client is happy putting their data in the Cloud.

Kind regards,

Steve

https://www.quickintelligence.co.uk/blog/

Re: Has Qlik Dev removed the QSD download option ?

Scotchy — Thu, 04 May 2023 01:49:22 GMT

Thanks Steve, but it does not answer my question as there has been no definitive statement from Qlik on this.

Re: Has Qlik Dev removed the QSD download option ?

stevedark — Thu, 04 May 2023 15:14:44 GMT

Hi,

I don't believe that Qlik will make this unlock file easily available again. Would be interesting if @Daniele_Purrone has been able to pursue this internally in order to be able to get a response.

I note that you are a partner, I would suggest contacting your PAM and explain to them why you require an unlock key and they may be able to escalate for you.

Steve

Re: Has Qlik Dev removed the QSD download option ?

Albert_Candelario — Fri, 05 May 2023 07:52:57 GMT

Hello all,

In the meantime I would suggest pursuing the approach @stevedark has mentioned within the PAM. We are also reviewing this topic.

Cheers,

Albert

Re: Has Qlik Dev removed the QSD download option ?

stevedark — Fri, 05 May 2023 09:10:53 GMT

Interestingly enough, just yesterday we hit a use case where the unlock key would be very useful for us.

A new prospect is currently running their business on Windows 2012, and this includes a number of QlikView apps on a QlikView Server.

They have a project to get in a number of new servers to migrate to and they are looking to upgrade their MI as part of this. Because of the procurement process they have the new servers are not arriving for some time, and the old servers are all tied up and under-specced. They cannot (or will not) put their data in the Cloud (something we have tried to work through with them without success).

So that they can evaluate replacement products for QlikView they want to have a proof of concept on a Desktop PC, ahead of when the new servers arrive.

We are now in the position where we have to explain to them that they need to have a trial of Qlik Sense Cloud, in order to licence Qlik Sense Desktop. This is going to be an interesting one to explain to them.

The Sense unlock key would make that situation just go away. As it is, it is potentially giving them a good reason to go PowerBI instead.

Steve

Re: Has Qlik Dev removed the QSD download option ?

Albert_Candelario — Fri, 05 May 2023 13:11:32 GMT

@stevedark @Scotchy the file can be found in the download site, could you please confirm me that works for you?

Cheers,

Albert

Re: Has Qlik Dev removed the QSD download option ?

stevedark — Fri, 05 May 2023 13:47:04 GMT

Hi @Albert_Candelario

Thanks for sharing the information.

I can confirm that I can download that file and it works. It's only good for another five days though. Is a new file going to be made available soon?

Steve

Re: Has Qlik Dev removed the QSD download option ?

Albert_Candelario — Fri, 05 May 2023 14:38:25 GMT

@stevedark I have also seen that and I would guess so as May 2023 is expected to be delivered on 9th May 23'. In any case, I am working to have it confirmed.

Cheers,

Albert

Re: Has Qlik Dev removed the QSD download option ?

Albert_Candelario — Fri, 05 May 2023 19:15:23 GMT

Hello @stevedark,

Indeed a new file is expected when May 2023 release will be available.

Cheers,

Albert

Re: Has Qlik Dev removed the QSD download option ?

Scotchy — Fri, 05 May 2023 19:48:55 GMT

Good to know, hence it would have been great if Qlik updates the Dev site in regards to this new info anyway.

Steve's scenario is a valid and common one I find especially as more clients are switching to Power BI here in Australia.

Re: Has Qlik Dev removed the QSD download option ?

Scotchy — Fri, 05 May 2023 19:51:34 GMT

More and more sites here in Australia moving to Power BI from Qlik , which is a tragedy as far as I'm concerned. Mostly it's licencing costs that drive them, not features and functionality of Qlik to retain them.

Re: Has Qlik Dev removed the QSD download option ?

Scotchy — Fri, 05 May 2023 19:58:46 GMT

Thanks Albert, worked fine. Will this be replacing the feature on the Qlik Developer web site from May ?

Re: Has Qlik Dev removed the QSD download option ?

Albert_Candelario — Fri, 05 May 2023 20:38:26 GMT

Thanks @Scotchy for letting us know that works fine.

Let me check if any other change is expected, as of now I would say no and that is why the button on the Garden site is directing you to the Download site.

I am sure this post will help a lot of other users at our Community.

Last but not least, would you mind expanding on "not features and functionality of Qlik to retain them" and please check the new Ideation portal.

https://community.qlik.com/t5/Support-Updates/Check-out-the-exciting-changes-to-our-Qlik-Ideation-Portal/ba-p/2067155

Cheers,

Albert

Re: Has Qlik Dev removed the QSD download option ?

Scotchy — Sat, 06 May 2023 00:18:29 GMT

Thanks Albert.

Yes one of my biggest sites I have worked with (a Queensland Government site) is moving to predominantly Microsoft Power BI as they are leveraging the fact that they are one of the largest Microsoft licence holders in this state.

One group in particular is driving this push against all resistance as they see it as an economic advantage rather than practical. Unfortunately a lot of these drivers to change are not actually the developers of the solutions.

There are multiple govt agencies here in Qld doing this.

On the flip side we see Qlik Sense / QlikView leverage more in the southern states by State and Commonwealth government. Large corporates e.g. Banks like ANZ, Westpac in the southern states leveraging Qlik products.

Frankly I think Qlik wins hands down as far as BI Tech is concerned.

Cheers

Paul

Re: Has Qlik Dev removed the QSD download option ?

stevedark — Sat, 06 May 2023 09:49:02 GMT

Hi all,

I'm sure I'm not adding anything that anyone doesn't already know to this thread, but the threat from PowerBI is a very real one. It's certainly not because of features or functionality though. We have clients who have tried to move to PowerBI, against the will of their users, and have been unable to come close to replicating what they had in Qlik. We have multiple sites where they maintain Qlik in order to load, blend and prep the data, only to write it to a CSV that PowerBI can read so that management can see that the company is using the tool they have mandated should be used!

Whilst there is a perceived price and ease of adoption (because it feels a bit like Office) benefit from PowerBI we have to ensure that the route to evaluating Sense is as smooth as possible. For those who are happy to put their data in the Cloud this is excellent, I can spin up a demo over live data in my Instant Sense Application in an hour or two and that can be shared around the organisation. For Sense Client Managed time to PoC is not too bad, once servers have been provisioned. For those that need convincing, but don't have spare servers kicking around, Desktop can be a valuable tool in winning hearts and minds. To be fair though, the situations where the first or second options are not feasible are relatively few.

From the things I saw from QlikWorld, and other road map sessions, it is clear that Qlik see their direction of travel being aiming for, and winning, much bigger clients. Traditionally though Qlik has done incredibly well in the SME market and there are a number of businesses, including mine, who deliver great value in that sector using the Qlik platform. I believe it would be a crime for Qlik to loose that part of their market.

That's gone slightly off topic from where can you get the Desktop Unlock Key, but just thought I would share my perspective on things.

Cheers,
Steve

Re: Has Qlik Dev removed the QSD download option ?

Albert_Candelario — Mon, 08 May 2023 08:54:36 GMT

Hello all,

The new file has been provided:

"The unlock file you are about to download expires on August 6, 2023."

Please notice the file will be moved under the May 2023 IR release when available.

Cheers,

Albert

Re: Has Qlik Dev removed the QSD download option ?

Scotchy — Wed, 10 May 2023 19:56:41 GMT

Just wondering where the file has been provided ?