2. Setting up the License Manager
This article provides instructions for setting up the PSCAD License Manager. This may be set up as either of the following options:
- Installed on a server, for sharing licensing with client machines over the network, or
- Installed directly on the PSCAD machine, but only if:
(1) the licensing is also installed on the PSCAD, AND
(2) the license contains more than one PSCAD seat.
Download for the Latest License Manager
The License Manager installer is available as follows:
- Link to host page: https://mycentre.pscad.com/site/utilities.php
- In the main directory of the dongle (USB lock) memory starting at PSCAD v5.1.0.
- May be posted to your MyCentre user account.
1. Quick Start Setup Instructions
a. System requirements are available from this webpage.
b. Display the attached Quick Start setup document.
c. Install and configure the License Manager as per Step 6.
Note - The installer may be obtained as per the above paragraph called "Download for the Latest License Manager".
d. Install the license database file as per Step 7.
Notes - To be able to install the file:
- The License Manager must be stopped (click on the new "Stop Service" link on your desktop).
- No PSCAD instances may be running.
- A dongle with a different license number may not be plugged in.
- If a different license file was previously installed on this machine, it must first be removed (select the Actions / Delete License Databases option in the :Update Licenses" link on your desktop).
2. Detailed Setup Instructions
a. System requirements are available from this webpage.
b. Display the attached Detailed setup document.
c. Install and configure the License Manager as per Section 2.3.1.
Note - The installer may be obtained as per the above paragraph called "Download for the Latest License Manager".
d. Install the license database file as per Section 5.1
If there are any setup questions, please refer to Section 7 of the attached DETAILED document. Or please contact our Support Desk (support@mhi.ca).
Enhancements to the License Manager
As of version 1.42, the license manager was enhanced to allow licensing across multiple networks. In previous versions, licensing was restricted to machines residing on the same network as the server. For further details, please refer to the attached document, "License Manager Enhancements".