Siemens moderators and community experts are careful not to provide support for this tool on their official platforms. In another discussion, a user seeking help with a licensing issue was told that they were asking for help on a Siemens-sponsored forum on a case that is "illegal and hurts Siemens' business" [19†L7-L9]. The moderator also raised the critical point of trust, asking how far you can trust the answer from a person who already has no problem using software illegally [19†L10-L12].
Before installing SIMATIC EKB, ensure that your system meets the following requirements:
You do not need to resort to illegal utilities to learn or work with Siemens automation systems. Siemens provides several legitimate, low-cost, or free pathways for students, researchers, and professionals. 1. Siemens Trial Licenses