What Is the Correct Format for the Client License Text for Software Using a Concurrent License?


Date: 04/28/2020
Categories: Software

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To create a client license file, follow the instructions on page 14 of the License-Server Setup Guide for concurrent licenses. However, there is an error, and the middle line of the license text was omitted. The line "VENDOR ScxMSSW0" needs to be included in the second row of the license text. Create the license file text as follows:


A USE_SERVER license file is a special type of license file that contains a special keyword, USE_SERVER. The client license file can be created in a text editor and then saved as an lic file with All Files file type selected.

The SERVER line must always be:
SERVER [IP or HOSTNAME] ANY [PORT]

[Sic] The second line must always be:
VENDOR ScxMSSW0]

The last line must be:
USE_SERVER.

We recommend using the server name instead of the TCP/IP address of the license server. The server name (HOSTNAME) should be the full computer name including the domain such as ServerComputerName.Domain.Net.

Create and save a USE_SERVER license file and then distribute it to each client.

 
In summary, the correct format for concurrent licenses is: 

SERVER [SERVERNAME.DOMAIN.COM or IP ADDRESS] ANY [PORT NUMBER]
VENDOR ScxMSSW0
USE_SERVER

An example might look like this: 

SERVER licenseserver.network.com ANY 27010
VENDOR ScxMSSW0
USE_SERVER

Or

SERVER 168.254.0.80 ANY 27000
VENDOR ScxMSSW0
USE_SERVER