Software Based Licence Authentication (User Settings)

Software based licence authentication (user settings)
With the release of InfoWorks CS/RS/WS v14.5, InfoNet v14.5 and InfoWorks ICM v4.5, we are now
able to offer all customers the opportunity to use a software based key to authenticate their use of
InfoWorks or InfoNet rather than using a hardware lock (Dongle).
Software keys come in two types, fixed [local licence] and floating [network licence]. Fixed licences
are tied to one particular PC, but Floating licences can be acquired on demand by any physical
Computer or any Virtual Machine on the network each time InfoWorks/InfoNet is used. Floating
licences can also be checked out from the Licence Server to a specific laptop or workstation for a
defined period of time. Once a licence has been checked-out to a local machine, the laptop can be
disconnected from the network and used fully stand-alone. Checked-out licences expire at the end
of the check-out period and are returned to the licence pool at that time, therefore making them
available to others.
1. Instructing InfoWorks/InfoNet to use a fixed (local) software licence
On the computer that will be running InfoWorks or InfoNet start the Licence Key Setup Wizard and
choose the first option, Select a licence to use with the software and press the Next > button. On
the next screen, choose either the first or second option, depending on whether you will be setting
things up for just your own Windows login account (first option), or for everyone who uses the
computer (second option - requires full administrative privileges) and then press the Next > button.
On the following screen use the drop-down menu to pick Local soft licence from the list of options
and press the Apply > button to complete the process.
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A final screen will confirm your chosen settings have been successfully applied. Press the Finish
button the close the window.
Please note the following important point:
Fixed (local) software keys cant be used to authenticate a copy of InfoWorks or InfoNet that is
being run over a Windows RDP (Remote Desktop) Connection.
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2. Instructing InfoWorks/InfoNet to use a floating (network) software licence

Before you can use InfoWorks/InfoNet with a floating licence the software need to be told where to
find the licence when it first starts up. Floating licences can be used in two ways:1. They can be acquired on demand by any physical computer or Virtual Machine on the network
each time InfoWorks/InfoNet is used.
2. They can be checked out from the Floating Licence Server to a specific laptop or workstation for
a defined period of time. In this second case, once a licence has been checked-out to a local
machine, that machine can be disconnected from the network and used fully stand-alone. This is
ideal for those using Laptop or portable computers. Checked-out licences expire at the end of
the check-out period and are returned to the licence pool at that time, therefore making them
available to others.
2.1. Using a floating licence on demand
choose the first option, Select a licence to use with the software. Then press the Next > button. On
the following screen, choose either the first or second option, depending on whether you will be
setting things up for just your own Windows login account (first option), or for everyone who uses
the computer (second option - requires full administrative privileges) and then press the Next >
button.
On the following screen use the drop-down menu to pick Network soft licence (on demand) from
the list of options. In the next field, enter the Hostname or IP Address of the server hosting the
Innovyze Floating Licence Server. If the licence server is hosting multiple licences, use the last field
to specify the number of the specific licence you wish to use.
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Press the Apply > button. A final screen will confirm your chosen settings have been successfully
applied. Press the Finish button the close the window.
2.2. Using a floating licence that has previously been checked out
choose the first option, Select a licence to use with the software. Then press the Next > button. On
the following screen, choose either the first or second option, depending on whether you will be
setting things up for just your own Windows login account (first option), or for everyone who uses
the computer (second option - requires full administrative privileges) and then press the Next >
button.
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On the following screen use the drop-down menu to pick Network soft licence (checked out) from
the list of options.
Press the Apply > button. A final screen will confirm your chosen settings have been successfully
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3. Checking out and Checking in a floating software licence

Floating licences can be checked out from the Floating Licence Server to a specific laptop or
workstation for a defined period of time. Once a licence has been checked-out to a local machine,
the laptop can be disconnected from the network and used fully stand-alone. Checked-out licences
expire at the end of the check-out period and are returned to the licence pool at that time, therefore
making them available to others. The check-out time can be extended at any time or the licence can
be checked back in ahead of schedule if it is no longer needed on a particular machine.
3.1. Check out a floating software licence
choose the second option, Check in / out soft licence (floating licence server) and then press the
Next > button.
On the next screen, specify the name of the Floating Licence Server or its IP address. Press Next >.
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The next screen will display a list of available licences. Place a tick against each type of licence you
require and use the box at the bottom of the dialog to specify the number of days you need the
licence(s) for. The number can be any time between 1 and 14 days.
Press the Next > button. A final screen will confirm your chosen settings have been successfully
applied.
Press the Finish button the close the window.
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3.2. Check in a floating software licence

Next > button.
On the next screen, specify the name of the Floating Licence Server (or its IP address) that manages
your software licences and then press Next >.
The next screen will display a list of available licences on the server and show any that are already
checked out to your PC or Laptop, together with the date and time they are currently set to expire.
To check in any licences you no longer need simply remove the tick from the relevant program
and then press Next >. A final screen will confirm your chosen settings have been successfully
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3.3. Extending a Checked out floating software licence

Next > button.
On the next screen, specify the name of the Floating Licence Server (or its IP address) that manages
your software licences and then press Next >.
The next screen will display a list of available licences on the server and show any that are already
checked out to your PC or Laptop, together with the date and time they are currently set to expire.
Add more licences by ticking the relevant licence. If you need to extend the number of days that
existing checked out licences are needed for, use the box at the bottom of the screen to add extra
days. You can extend the period up to a maximum of 14 days in advance of the current date.
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Press the Next > button and a final screen will confirm your chosen settings have been successfully
4. Checking to see which licences are available
choose the last option, Test a Dongle or soft licence server, or get soft licence details and then
press the Next > button.
On the following screen, you can check to see which local (fixed) software licences are available on
your local PC, or which on demand soft licences are available from the Floating Licence Server or
which Checked-out licences have been extracted from the Floating Licence Server to your PC.
4.1. Checking to see which fixed (local) software licences are available
Use the drop-down menu to pick Local soft licence from the list of options.
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Press the Test> button.

A report will be generated, confirming all the details of your local (fixed) licence.
4.2. Checking to see which on demand software licences are available on the Server
Use the drop-down menu to pick Network soft licence (on demand) from the list of options. At the
next prompt, specify the hostname or IP address of the Floating Licence Server. If the server hosts
more than one licence, specify the number of the licence you wish to interrogate.

The report that follows might take a few seconds to be generated. It will show the total number of
products that are available on the Floating Licence Server, together with their size and any additional
options that apply. It will also show any licences that have been checked-out by specific users,
which machines they are checked-out to, and how long they have been checked out for.
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4.3. Checking to see which checked out software licences are available on your PC
Use the drop-down menu to pick Network soft licence (checked out) from the list of options.
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The report that follows might take a few seconds to be generated. It will show all checked-out
licences on your PC, together with their size and any additional options that apply. It will also show
how long they have been checked out for.
All of the reports can be saved to your computer, printed out, or copied into an e-mail for sending to
someone else.
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