Node-Locked/Non-Select licenses

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Next year I expect not to take out my long standing Bentley Select subscription because I have been out of work for a long time and can't afford it and I would like to convert my license for MicroStation Version 08.11.09.829 to a Node Locked/Non-Select license. However when I look at the Bentley page I get when I search Edge or Google Chrome with the search heading 'Bentley Systems Non-Select licenses' under the first listing 'Activating as a Non Select or Node Locked user [TN] - Licensing...' (which you might or might not open with the following link - I'm not sure if it is functioning properly as a link) 
 https://communities.bentley.com/products/licensing/w/licensing__wiki/5278/activating-as-a-non-select-or-node-locked-user-tn 
 not far from the top is the sentence ' All version 8.9 or newer software is activated against a SELECTserver license server.' 
 Does that mean what I interpret it to mean, that I can't change the license of my version of MicroStation to a Node-Locked/Non-Select license or have I misinterpreted it?

Andrew Bell · Accepted Answer

Unknown said: 'All version 8.9 or newer software 
 All this is saying is that when Bentley introduced this method of licensing that the procedure works with ALL versions of MicroStation that were released after V8.9 or the V8 XM releases. This also includes ALL the V8i and CONNECT versions including what you are stating you are using, 08.11.09.829. Previous versions of MicroStation used a different method of licensing so the node lock procedure is different. 
 I hope this information helps.

AnuKuu · Answer

Hello, When you read the article further, there is this: " Your Products need to connect SELECTserver OnLine in order to authenticate and check-out your license. Once the check-out is successful, you will not need to keep a connection to SELECTserver OnLine. 
 In order to activate and check-out a license you will need to enter an activation key and server name into the product when it starts up after installation, then continue with a license check-out. This will remove the license from SELECTserver OnLine and make it available on the machine on which you performed the check-out. Once again, this machine will no longer need to connect to SELECTserver OnLine until you need to renew it or move it to another machine. " 
 
 I hope this explains it. 
 
 Regards, Anu

Andrew Bell · Answer

Hi Philip 
 The link to the Wiki article that you provided should show images explaining each step of the procedure to Check Out or Node Lock a Non-SELECT license to the correct server name. Also, your Activation Key would not change from the current one you already use. The problem is that I can see that you have not yet cancelled your SELECT account. You also mentioned that you would not renew the contract "next year". Until you have officially cancelled your SELECT contract with Bentley you would not need to Check Out or Node Lock your license. If you wanted to cancel your Bentley contract now that would be fine but until it has been cancelled you should not need to follow this procedure. Always remember that you can call your local tech support phone number on 1800 500 227 in Australia for further questions. 
 https://communities.bentley.com/products/licensing/w/licensing__wiki/5278/activating-as-a-non-select-or-node-locked-user-tn

Node-Locked/Non-Select licenses

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