Frequently Asked Questions

Yes; we offer a 14 day free trial so you can see if MudShark is the right solution for your business. Simply visit our Trial Page, fill in the form, and click submit. Then we’ll be in touch with the details you need to get started.

Yes. A personalised demonstration is the best introduction to MudShark, and will give you the opportunity to both see it in action, and ask some questions.

Software Assurance is an opt-out subscription service we provide to give your business the help and support you need. It offers you access to our professional support team so you can ask and questions you have and get help on using the software. It also gives you access to any updates and upgrades to the MudShark Earhtworks software during a designated period.

Software Assurance is included for no additional costs to our subscription licences.

For customers purchasing perpetual licenses, Software Assurance is available for an additional charge, and 12 months is required on purchase.

We can provide you with a quote for additional Software Assurance, beyond the required 12 months, if you’re interested.

Please notify us in writing at least 14 days before your Software Assurance is due to opt out of your subscription.

Installing MudShark is easy. We’ve created an Installation Guide to give you a helping hand. If you have any other questions about installation, you can contact the BrightBox Support Team.

Depending on how you intend to use MudShark, will determine which licence type is best for you. We’ve listed the differences between Fixed and Floating licence types below.

Fixed Licence

With a Fixed Licence, your copy of the MudShark is locked to a single computer. The software must be uninstalled before it can be used on another machine. Subscription licences are always fixed,

Floating Licence

With a Floating Licence, your copy of the MudShark can be installed and used on as many machines as you require. You can have as many users active as you have Floating Licences, which can be one, two or more.

MudShark Trench is a separate product to MudShark, and can be purchased as standalone software or for the best value it can be bundled together with MudShark.

If you are using a Floating Licence, an internet connection is required every time you launch and close MudShark. If you are using a Fixed Licence, an internet connection is required to validate your software every 15 days.

No, MudShark is not a cloud solution.

MudShark can be used on a Mac, but only by running it through a Windows operating system via a virtual machine, such as Parallels.

For desktop installations, both MudShark and MudShark Trench will run on for server installations, or Windows 10 or greater for standalone desktop installations.

For Server Installations, both MudShark and MudShark Trench will run on Windows Server 2008 or greater.

Please see the minimum and recommended requirements here:

We offer a 30 Day money back guarantee on Perpetual Licence purchases, so you can make sure MudShark is the perfect solution for your earthworks estimating. The money back guarantee is not provided for subscription products.

With proof of enrollment, you can take advantage of an educational licence for no charge for up to 12 months.