This chapter explains how to obtain or update licenses. It also provides instructions to install PTC License Server, a third-party license management software for Creo Illustrate.You must install PTC License Server before installing Creo Illustrate unless you have purchased uncounted node-locked licenses. Refer to your sales documents for your license type.

The license server need not be installed on the same machine as Creo Illustrate.

PTC uses FlexNet Publisher from Flexera Software, Inc. as its license server. See License Management Software for an overview and benefits of the license management software. The FlexNet Publisher License Administration Guide may be helpful as you install PTC License Server.