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How to install and configure the NX 8.5 License Server

Prior to installing the NX 8.5 License server, you will need to save your license file to a

permanent location.

Once you have the license saved to a permanent location, you will may need to edit the

license file to identify the correct server host id. First, right click on your license file and select edit. Then, where it says “this_host” enter the

host id of your server (ex: User-PC or User-Laptop). If you don’t know your machine’s host

id, it can be found by clicking on system in the control panel. There will be a field named

“Computer Name” followed by your machine’s host id (the host id may also be referred to as

the host name or computer name). Or, you can type “whoami” into a command prompt.

Be sure to save your “configured” license file.

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M a i n O f f i c e : 7 3 2 0 S W H u n z i k e r S t r e e t S u i t e 2 0 5 T i g a r d , O R 9 7 2 2 3 V : 5 0 3 . 7 4 7 . 0 8 5 0 F : 5 0 3 . 7 4 7 . 4 2 6 9

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Now you are ready to install the NX 8.5 License Server.

First: Insert the NX 8.5 “Base & Options” DVD, then launch the installer by selecting “Install

License Server” on the NX 8.5 splash screen

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M a i n O f f i c e : 7 3 2 0 S W H u n z i k e r S t r e e t S u i t e 2 0 5 T i g a r d , O R 9 7 2 2 3 V : 5 0 3 . 7 4 7 . 0 8 5 0 F : 5 0 3 . 7 4 7 . 4 2 6 9

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Alternatively, you could navigate to the SPLMLicenseServer_v5.3.1.exe located in the root

directory of your NX 8.5 install media (some machine security configurations may require

you launch the installer using the “Run as administrator” option).

After an initial splash screen, on which there is nothing to do but select next, you will be

asked where you would like to install your Siemens PLM License Server. If you noticed the

installer skip the “Advanced” bullet on the bulleted list to the left of the installer, this is

normal.

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M a i n O f f i c e : 7 3 2 0 S W H u n z i k e r S t r e e t S u i t e 2 0 5 T i g a r d , O R 9 7 2 2 3 V : 5 0 3 . 7 4 7 . 0 8 5 0 F : 5 0 3 . 7 4 7 . 4 2 6 9

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After configuring the installer to install your Siemens PLM License Server in the desired

directory, select next.

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M a i n O f f i c e : 7 3 2 0 S W H u n z i k e r S t r e e t S u i t e 2 0 5 T i g a r d , O R 9 7 2 2 3 V : 5 0 3 . 7 4 7 . 0 8 5 0 F : 5 0 3 . 7 4 7 . 4 2 6 9

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On this screen you are asked to provide a License file location. We recommend you keep

your license in a permanent location, like the documents folder of the user directory. The installer cannot continue without a valid License file.

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M a i n O f f i c e : 7 3 2 0 S W H u n z i k e r S t r e e t S u i t e 2 0 5 T i g a r d , O R 9 7 2 2 3 V : 5 0 3 . 7 4 7 . 0 8 5 0 F : 5 0 3 . 7 4 7 . 4 2 6 9

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The next screen allows the user to review their selected installation options as well as the

disk space required to complete the install.

Once you have ensured the installer is properly configured, select install.

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M a i n O f f i c e : 7 3 2 0 S W H u n z i k e r S t r e e t S u i t e 2 0 5 T i g a r d , O R 9 7 2 2 3 V : 5 0 3 . 7 4 7 . 0 8 5 0 F : 5 0 3 . 7 4 7 . 4 2 6 9

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During the installation process you will have to “ok” the following message.

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M a i n O f f i c e : 7 3 2 0 S W H u n z i k e r S t r e e t S u i t e 2 0 5 T i g a r d , O R 9 7 2 2 3 V : 5 0 3 . 7 4 7 . 0 8 5 0 F : 5 0 3 . 7 4 7 . 4 2 6 9

Te c h n i c a l S u p p o r t : 5 0 3 . 4 3 0 . 1 0 5 6 To l l F r e e 8 7 7 . 2 2 8 . 1 7 5 0 e m a i l s u p p o r t @ a c u i t y i n c . c o m

After the Installation is complete, the installer will provide you with the location of the install

log as well as the server log.

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M a i n O f f i c e : 7 3 2 0 S W H u n z i k e r S t r e e t S u i t e 2 0 5 T i g a r d , O R 9 7 2 2 3 V : 5 0 3 . 7 4 7 . 0 8 5 0 F : 5 0 3 . 7 4 7 . 4 2 6 9

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To ensure your license server is running properly, launch the LMTools application under

“Siemens PLM License Server” in your start menu.

This is the LMTOOLS application. The LMTOOLS application allows you to configure your

server, start/stop your server, run server diagnostics, and perform server status enquiries.

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To check or change the configuration of your Siemens PLM License server, click the Config

Services Tab

Verify the path to the license file.

The lmgrd.exe and debug log file are both located in the PLM License Server folder in the

Siemens directory (by default: in Program Files folder on the C drive).

If you make changes to the service configuration, then when you’re finished be sure to click

Save Service.

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M a i n O f f i c e : 7 3 2 0 S W H u n z i k e r S t r e e t S u i t e 2 0 5 T i g a r d , O R 9 7 2 2 3 V : 5 0 3 . 7 4 7 . 0 8 5 0 F : 5 0 3 . 7 4 7 . 4 2 6 9

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Whenever you make changes to your license server configuration, you should restart the

license service and re-read the license file. To restart the license service click on the

start/stop/reread tab.

Select the “Force Server Shutdown” box and click stop. You should notice a message at the

bottom of the utility that will indicate when the server has been successfully stopped. When

it has, click Start Server. Once the server has restarted, click the ReRead License File

button.

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M a i n O f f i c e : 7 3 2 0 S W H u n z i k e r S t r e e t S u i t e 2 0 5 T i g a r d , O R 9 7 2 2 3 V : 5 0 3 . 7 4 7 . 0 8 5 0 F : 5 0 3 . 7 4 7 . 4 2 6 9

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If the LMTools application fails to either stop or start the license service, you can restart the

service using the Services utility in the Administrative Tools section of the Windows Control

Panel. (You can also type “services” in the search bar on your start menu).

In the services utility, scroll to the service named Siemens PLM License Server and select

it. You can either restart the service by clicking “Restart the service;” or by right clicking the

service, selecting properties, and then using the “Service Status” buttons to Stop and then

Start the service.

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M a i n O f f i c e : 7 3 2 0 S W H u n z i k e r S t r e e t S u i t e 2 0 5 T i g a r d , O R 9 7 2 2 3 V : 5 0 3 . 7 4 7 . 0 8 5 0 F : 5 0 3 . 7 4 7 . 4 2 6 9

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Once you have restarted your license service, and reread the license file, you are ready to

ensure your license server is running properly.

To ensure your license server is running properly, click the Server Status tab.

Click the Perform Status Enquiry button, and then scroll through the report until you see the

lines: “license server UP (MASTER) v11.9” and “ugslmd: UP v11.9” (They should be very near the top)

Your NX 8.5 License Server is now running and properly configured.