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Specify idle timeout for a feature, returning it to the free pool for use by another user. Sets the maximum time a license can be borrowed in hours.ĭeny a user the ability to borrow BORROW licenses.ĭeny a user access to all features served by this vendor daemon.ĭefine a group of users for use with any options.Īllow a user to borrow BORROW licenses or use a specific feature.Īllow a user or a group of users to the ability to borrow any license or use any feature. Set the number of BORROW licenses that cannot be borrowed. It can easily be used to control various additional operating parameters of an SNL server.Īs well as the TIMEOUT function used in the previous examples, there are additional Option keywords that can be used to control actions: Keyword

Select Finish to complete the activation/ reactivation process.Īs well as offering those administering PDM more control, an Options File can allow for more control over any other product license within a system.

Choose Select All and all of your SOLIDWORKS products should be highlighted.

Double check the server information is correct.

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SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional Processor License SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional CAD Editor & Web The table below, shows a list of PDM products and their associated Feature Names. Make sure the text entered into text file is correct.(After 15 minutes of inactivity all licenses will timeout.) (After an hour of inactivity, the viewer license will timeout.) Syntax is important with this text file and should follow this format: Within this, you create your Options File. A text file will automatically launch in the background.If no Options File exists already, you will be prompted to create one.Check the box next to Options File then click Edit.Choose Activate/Reactivate your product license(s).Search for the SolidNetwork License Manager Server, usually found within Programmes > SOLIDWORKS Tools.This guide will show you the required steps to create your own Options File using the SolidNetwork License Manager. For example, it can be used to force a PDM license to return back to the license pool when the SolidNetwork License Manager (SNL) sees there has been inactivity on a client machine for a specified amount of time. In the Borrowed product licenses section select the license(s) you wish to return (hold Ctrl to select multiple products)An Options File in one of its simplest forms allows those administering PDM a little more control and flexibility over how the network licenses are allocated. However, if you are finished the the license early then you should return it to the server as soon as possible. Licenses will be returned to the server on the date you specified when borrowing the license. Select the product you wish to borrow and then click OKĬlose the License Manager window by pressing the OK button in the bottom right of the window. If you are going to be off campus with no connection to the internet then you will need to borrow a license before you leave.

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Now close the License Manager window by pressing the OK button in the bottom right of the window.Īs the SolidWorks licensing is controlled by a central server you will not be able to run the software if you cannot connect to the server to request a license. In the Add Server window type the following and then press OK While holding down the Shift key right click on the SolidNetWork License Manager

Inside this folder open the SolidWorks Tools folder. Here you will find a SolidWorks folder (SolidWorks 2013 is the current version). If you do not have administrator rights please contact the ISA Support team.įrom the Start menu go to the All Programs section.

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You must have administrator rights to update the license server. If you are going to be without an internet conenction then you will need to borrow a license from the server (see License Borrowing below). If you are trying to use the software while off campus, you will need to connect to the Cisco VPN service before you can connect to the SolidWorks license server. When you close SolidWorks the license is returned to the server for re-distribution. Each time you run SolidWorks a request is sent to this server and if a license is available it is granted to your PC. SolidWorks licensing is controlled over the network by a cenrally managed license server.

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