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This page addresses how to setup the Network License Manager for use with TubeCAD Pro.
 
  
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== Follow these steps to setup the Network License Manager for use with TubeCAD Pro. ==
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<td bgcolor="#b1b2c5" width="65">Step 1</td>
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<td bgcolor="#E8E8E8" width="100">Step 1</td>
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Run the NLM Installation software on the Windows server computer.
 
Run the NLM Installation software on the Windows server computer.
 
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<br>Please do not plug the hardware key into the computer at this point in the installation.  You will be asked to plug it in later.</td>
 
<br>Please do not plug the hardware key into the computer at this point in the installation.  You will be asked to plug it in later.</td>
<td>[[image:NLM_v6_SetupScreen.jpg|250px]]</td>
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<td>[[image:NLM_v6_SetupScreen.jpg|350px]]</td>
 
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<td bgcolor="#E8E8E8 ">Step 2</td>
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Plug the hardware key in the computer now. <br><br>
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<td bgcolor="#b1b2c5">Step 2</td>
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<td bgcolor="#b0c2e0">During installation, allow the HASP hardware key driver software to run.<br><br>
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<td bgcolor="#E8E8E8 ">Step 3</td>
This driver must be installed one time for the hardware key to be found by NLM.</td>
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<td bgcolor="#b0c2e0">You can allow the NLM software to load as the installation is closing.<br><br>
<td>[[image:hasp_installation_screen.jpg|250px]]</td>
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<td>[[image:NLM_v6_SetupScreen_Last.jpg|350px]]</td>
 
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<td bgcolor="#b1b2c5">Step 3</td>
 
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You can plug the hardware key in the computer now. <br><br>
 
  
If appropriate, a '''Hardware Key Update''' program will run that will change the license in the hardware key so that it will run the NLM software rather than a stand-alone copy of TubeCAD Pro. Press "Next", then follow the instructions on the screen until the update is complete.
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<td bgcolor="#E8E8E8 ">Step 4</td>
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<td bgcolor="#b0c2e0">Click on the "Licensed Applications" tab to be sure '''TubeCAD Pro''' is in the list of licenses.
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Also, check the number of licenses available to be sure it matches what you've purchased.
 
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<td>[[image:ATTSetKey_Screen.jpg|250px]]</td>
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<td>[[image:nlm_licensedapplications_tubecad_screen.jpg|350px]]</td>
 
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<td bgcolor="#b1b2c5">Step 4</td>
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<td bgcolor="#b0c2e0">Install Benderlink for SolidWorks on any workstation that will run the software.</td>
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<td bgcolor="#E8E8E8 ">Step 5</td>
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<td bgcolor="#b0c2e0">Use the NLM Adapter List screen to find the server IP address.
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You will use this address to setup the configuration file on the TubeCAD computer.
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<td><br>[[image:nlm_ip_adapter_list_screen.jpg|350px]]</td>
 
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<td bgcolor="#b1b2c5">Step 5</td>
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<td bgcolor="#E8E8E8 ">Step 6</td>
 
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Once installed you'll need to edit the configuration file that is located at:<br><br>
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Go to the TubeCAD Pro computer (where it is installed).  You'll need to edit the configuration file that is located at:<br><br>
  
<code>C:\Program Files\blinksw\config\blinksw.config</code>
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===Path to Configuration===
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For most versions of TubeCAD Pro, use this path to find the config file, then then load this file into an editor:<br>
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<code>C:\ProgramData\tcadpro\TubeCAD.config</code>
 
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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>
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Using Notepad is the easiest way to edit this file.  To do this, right-click on '''TubeCAD.config''' and choose '''Open With''', then choose '''Notepad''' from the Menu.<br><br>
  
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===Edit the Configuration File in a Text Editor===
 
In the editor, look for the line that reads:<br><br>
 
In the editor, look for the line that reads:<br><br>
  
<code>NLM IP Address=127.0.0.1</code><br><br>
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<code>Enable Network=0</code><br><br>
  
Change this address to the IP address of the server that the NLM software is installed on.<br><br>
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Change the "0" to a "1".<br><br>
  
For example, if your NLM is at 192.168.1.20, then change the line like this:<br><br>
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The line should be changed to:<br><br>
<code>NLM IP Address=192.168.1.20</code><br><br>
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<code>Enable Network=1</code><br><br>
  
In the editor, look for the line that reads:
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In the editor, look for the line that reads:<br>
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<code>Server Name=127.0.0.1</code>
  
<code>Enable Network=0</code>
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Change IP address to the IP address that is used at the server.  The value will be the IP address shown in the NLM software in the IP Adapter List tab.
  
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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<code>Server Name=192.168.2.6</code>
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(Please note that your IP address will probably be different than the one shown above.)
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Next, set the timeout to between 10 and 20 seconds to allow TubeCAD time to wait before showing a hardware key error.
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<code>Network Timeout=20</code>
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Set the port values.  The NLM Send Port value must be the same as the listening port at the NLM. Suggested values:<br><br>
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<code>NLM Send Port=17502</code><br>
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<code>NLM Receive Port=17501</code>
  
<code>Enable Network=1</code>
 
  
 
Save the file and exit Notepad.<br><br>
 
Save the file and exit Notepad.<br><br>
 
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<td>[[image:TubeCAD_Config_NLM_Enabled.png|350px]]</td>
 
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<td bgcolor="#b1b2c5">Step 6</td>
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<td bgcolor="#E8E8E8 ">Step 7</td>
<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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<td bgcolor="#b0c2e0" width=300>Run TubeCAD Pro.  The NLM Server software should report that a user is logged into TubeCAD Pro and that there are the correct seats of the software available.
 
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<td bgcolor="#b1b2c5">Step 7</td>
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<td bgcolor="#E8E8E8 ">Step 8</td>
<td bgcolor="#b0c2e0" width=300>If Benderlink for SolidWorks does not log into NLM, then it is probable that your Windows firewall is blocking the transfer of data.<br><br>
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<td bgcolor="#b0c2e0" width=300>If TubeCAD Pro does not log into NLM, then it is probable that your Windows firewall is blocking the transfer of data.<br><br>
  
 
This assumes that the connection that address is valid.  To check validity, run the "ping" command in the DOS command box.  The ping command is formatted like<br>
 
This assumes that the connection that address is valid.  To check validity, run the "ping" command in the DOS command box.  The ping command is formatted like<br>
<code>ping 192.168.1.20</code>
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<code>ping 192.168.2.6</code>
 
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==Other Pages==
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*Go back to [[TubeCAD Pro]]
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*Go back to [[Network License Manager]]

Latest revision as of 17:59, 26 January 2017

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Contents

Follow these steps to setup the Network License Manager for use with TubeCAD Pro.

Step 1

Run the NLM Installation software on the Windows server computer.


Please do not plug the hardware key into the computer at this point in the installation. You will be asked to plug it in later.
NLM v6 SetupScreen.jpg
Step 2

Plug the hardware key in the computer now.

Step 3 You can allow the NLM software to load as the installation is closing.

NLM v6 SetupScreen Last.jpg
Step 4 Click on the "Licensed Applications" tab to be sure TubeCAD Pro is in the list of licenses.



Also, check the number of licenses available to be sure it matches what you've purchased.

Nlm licensedapplications tubecad screen.jpg
Step 5 Use the NLM Adapter List screen to find the server IP address.



You will use this address to setup the configuration file on the TubeCAD computer.


Nlm ip adapter list screen.jpg
Step 6

Go to the TubeCAD Pro computer (where it is installed). You'll need to edit the configuration file that is located at:

Path to Configuration

For most versions of TubeCAD Pro, use this path to find the config file, then then load this file into an editor:
C:\ProgramData\tcadpro\TubeCAD.config

Using Notepad is the easiest way to edit this file. To do this, right-click on TubeCAD.config and choose Open With, then choose Notepad from the Menu.

Edit the Configuration File in a Text Editor

In the editor, look for the line that reads:

Enable Network=0

Change the "0" to a "1".

The line should be changed to:

Enable Network=1

In the editor, look for the line that reads:
Server Name=127.0.0.1

Change IP address to the IP address that is used at the server. The value will be the IP address shown in the NLM software in the IP Adapter List tab.

Server Name=192.168.2.6

(Please note that your IP address will probably be different than the one shown above.)



Next, set the timeout to between 10 and 20 seconds to allow TubeCAD time to wait before showing a hardware key error. Network Timeout=20



Set the port values. The NLM Send Port value must be the same as the listening port at the NLM. Suggested values:

NLM Send Port=17502
NLM Receive Port=17501


Save the file and exit Notepad.

TubeCAD Config NLM Enabled.png
Step 7 Run TubeCAD Pro. The NLM Server software should report that a user is logged into TubeCAD Pro and that there are the correct seats of the software available.



Step 8 If TubeCAD Pro does not log into NLM, then it is probable that your Windows firewall is blocking the transfer of data.

This assumes that the connection that address is valid. To check validity, run the "ping" command in the DOS command box. The ping command is formatted like
ping 192.168.2.6

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