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Document Type: TechNote Product(s): Version(s): Pre-XM Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group
Document Type: TechNote
Product(s):
Version(s): Pre-XM
Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group
Most Pre-XM products that will license via a Node Locked license file (.txt file) will be able to check out a license through the SELECTserver Gateway.
1. Activate the product through the SELECTserver Gateway by creating a pointer file using a text editor (Notepad is recommended).
2. Inside the file add the following in uppercase letters:
SERVER=YourGatewayMachineName.
For example: If the gateway machine name is computer1 the file should read SERVER=computer1.
3. Save the file with the corresponding file name and location dependant on the product.
4. Open the software. It should now obtain a license from the gateway server.
5. Most programs will have a Utilities menu > License Checkout. The License Check Out/In dialog will display.
6. Click the Browse button to locate the local license file previously created (this file is typically located in: C:\ProgramFiles\Bentley\Program\Licensing) and select the appropriate file.
7. The license check out/in dialog will refresh as follows with your license list.
8. Select the product to check out from the list displayed.
9. Click the Check Out button.
10. The license will now be checked out and assigned to your local machine.
11. You can confirm in the actual local license that the license string has been created.
Note: This license will only be valid on the machine it has been checked out to.
1. The Checked-Out license will appear in the bottom box.2. Highlight the product in the bottom box.3. Click CheckIn.
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