Working with a Local License
A local license allows Modeler to be used at any time.
Standalone installations of Modeler are initially set up to use a local license.
Client Only installations of Modeler are initially set up to use a server-based floating license.
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FLEXnet Publisher user documentation refers to a local license as a node-locked license.
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Setting Up Modeler to Use a Local License
To set up Modeler to use a local license:
1. From the computer on which the Modeler client resides, start License Manager.
To start License Manager under Windows 10:
◦ On the Windows Start menu, click All Apps, click Windchill Modeler, and then click License Manager.
To start License Manager under Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012:
◦ On the Windows Apps screen, in the Windchill Modeler group, click License Manager.
To start License Manager under Windows 7 and earlier supported versions of Windows:
◦ On the Windows Start menu, point to All Programs, click Windchill Modeler, and then click License Manager.
2. If you are setting up default settings for other users of the computer, click Manage Default License Settings for New Users.
3. Click Options.
4. If the The Path to the Local License option is not selected, click the Path to the Local License option.
If the Path to the Local License is empty or if the path is not as required, click the associated browse button, and then select the folder in which the license file will reside.
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You cannot select a folder that can be subject to virtualization.
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5. Click OK, and then close License Manager.
Adding or Replacing a License File
PTC provides license files to customers through emails.
1. To add a license file, follow the instructions provided in the email:
To start License Manager under Windows 10:
◦ On the Windows Start menu, click All Apps, click Windchill Modeler, and then click License Manager.
To start License Manager under Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012:
◦ On the Windows Apps screen, in the Windchill Modeler group, click License Manager.
2. Click Manage License Settings for Yourself.
3. Click Options.
4. If the The Path to the Local License option is not selected, click the The Path to the Local License option.
If the Path to the Local License is empty or if the path is not as required, click the associated browse button, and then select the folder in which you want the license file to be copied.
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You cannot select a folder that can be subject to virtualization.
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5. Click Replace.
6. Select the license file that has been sent to you by PTC, and then click Open.
License Manager copies the license file to the folder that is shown in the Path to the Local License box.
7. Close License Manager.
Creating a Request for a Permanent Modeler License
A permanent Modeler license allows you to use Modeler after the evaluation Modeler license has expired.
To request a permanent Modeler license:
1. From the computer on which the Modeler client resides, start License Manager.
To start License Manager under Windows 10:
◦ On the Windows Start menu, click All Apps, click Windchill Modeler, and then click License Manager.
To start License Manager under Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012:
◦ On the Windows Apps screen, in the Windchill Modeler group, click License Manager.
To start License Manager under Windows 7 and earlier supported versions of Windows:
◦ On the Windows Start menu, point to All Programs, click Windchill Modeler, and then click License Manager.
2. Click Manage License Settings for Yourself.
3. Click Request Wizard.
License Manager opens the Introduction page of the License Request Wizard.
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If the Request Wizard button is not available, Modeler is set up to use a floating license. If you require a Modeler license for the server, you must generate the license request from the server. If you require a local license, enable the Request Wizard button by clicking Options, clicking the Path to the Local License option, and then clicking OK.
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4. Follow the instructions of the License Request Wizard.
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• On the Features Details page - select the check boxes associated with the Modeler licenses you want to use.
• On the final page of the Request Wizard, click Save As to create a license request file.
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5. After finishing the wizard, close License Manager.
6. From the PTC eSupport Portal (https://support.ptc.com/), create a new Support Case to request the required license from PTC. Ensure that you attach the license request file to the Support Case.
Upon receipt and verification of your request, PTC will send you a permanent Modeler license.
Viewing Modeler Licenses
1. Start License Manager.
To start License Manager under Windows 10:
◦ On the Windows Start menu, click All Apps, click Windchill Modeler, and then click License Manager.
To start License Manager under Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012:
◦ On the Windows Apps screen, in the Windchill Modeler group, click License Manager.
To start License Manager under Windows 7 and earlier supported versions of Windows:
◦ On the Windows Start menu, point to All Programs, click Windchill Modeler, and then click License Manager.
2. Click Manage License Settings for Yourself.
3. Click View.