Difference between revisions of "Benderlink for SolidWorks NLM Installation"
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| − | Using Notepad is the easiest way to edit this file. To do this, right-click on | + | Using Notepad is the easiest way to edit this file. To do this, right-click on '''blinksw.config''' and choose '''Open With''', then choose '''Notepad''' from the Menu.<br><br> |
| − | + | In the editor, look for the line that says:<br><br> | |
| − | + | <code>NLM IP Address=127.0.0.1</code><br><br> | |
Change this address to the IP address of the server that the NLM software is installed on.<br><br> | Change this address to the IP address of the server that the NLM software is installed on.<br><br> | ||
| − | + | In the editor, look for the line that reads: | |
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| + | <code>Enable Network=0</code> | ||
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| + | Change the "0" to a "1" at the end of this line in order to enable NLM with Benderlink for SolidWorks. | ||
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| + | Save the file and exit Notepad.<br><br> | ||
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<td bgcolor="#b1b2c5">Step 6</td> | <td bgcolor="#b1b2c5">Step 6</td> | ||
| − | <td bgcolor="#b0c2e0" width=300>Run Benderlink for | + | <td bgcolor="#b0c2e0" width=300>Run Benderlink for SolidWorks. The NLM Server software should report that a user is logged into Benderlink for SolidWorksand that there are the correct seats of the software available. |
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Revision as of 20:59, 5 March 2008
This page addresses how to setup the Network License Manager for use with Benderlink for SolidWorks.
| Step 1 | Plug the hardware key into the NLM SERVER computer. |
| Step 2 | Install the software from the CD |
| Step 3 |
Under the Hardware Key Data tab, verify that The Key Type is memo and that the Key Serial Number matches the Licensed Key Serial Number. Next, check the Licensed Applications tab. Application Name should say Benderlink for SolidWorks. Be sure Max Seats is set to the number of licenses that you purchased. |
| Step 4 | Install Benderlink for SolidWorks on any workstation that will run the software. |
| Step 5 |
Once installed you'll need to edit the configuration file that is located at:
Using Notepad is the easiest way to edit this file. To do this, right-click on blinksw.config and choose Open With, then choose Notepad from the Menu. In the editor, look for the line that says:
Change this address to the IP address of the server that the NLM software is installed on. In the editor, look for the line that reads:
Change the "0" to a "1" at the end of this line in order to enable NLM with Benderlink for SolidWorks. Save the file and exit Notepad. |
| Step 6 | Run Benderlink for SolidWorks. The NLM Server software should report that a user is logged into Benderlink for SolidWorksand that there are the correct seats of the software available.
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