Licensing and Activation (Reference)

This reference provides comprehensive technical documentation for all licensing methods, activation procedures, and license management operations.

Related Topics:

• Solution Center (Reference) - Main interface
• License Server (Reference) - Network licensing
• Product Series - Product families and models

Evaluation Version

Capabilities and Limitations

Licensing Methods

Method Comparison

Virtual Machine Considerations

?? Important: Maintain consistent VM hardware configuration to prevent license invalidation:

• Network adapters
• Video cards
• Hard drives
• CPU configuration
• Memory allocation

Hardkey License

Specifications

Usage

1. Insert USB dongle
2. License auto-detected
3. Remove to transfer to another computer
4. No deactivation needed

Softkey License

Generation Process

1. Get Site Code
   • Solution Center → License Information
   • Click "Get Site Code"
   • Save generated file
2. Submit for Processing
   • Send SiteCode to vendor
   • Provide purchase order/contract info
   • Wait for license generation
3. Install License
   • Receive LicenseKey file
   • Click "Load License Key"
   • Select received file
   • License activated

Site Code Contents

Online Activation

Process

1. Obtain Credentials
   • Serial Number (format: XXXX-XXXX-XXXX)
   • Activation Code (format: XXXX-XXXX)
2. Activate
   • Solution Center → License Information
   • Click "Online Activation"
   • Enter credentials
   • Internet connection required
   • Instant activation

Benefits

Offline Activation

When to Use

• No internet connection
• Secure/isolated networks
• Corporate firewall restrictions

Process

1. Generate Request
   • Click "Get Site Code"
   • Save request file
   • Transfer via USB/email
2. Process Offline
   • Submit to vendor portal
   • Or email to support
   • Receive license file
3. Install License
   • Transfer license file to target
   • Click "Load License Key"
   • Select file
   • Activated without internet

License Server

Overview

Centralized license distribution across network.

Configuration Requirements

Setup Process

Server Side:

1. Install server license
2. Start TWebService
3. Verify port accessibility
4. Check available seats

Client Side:

1. Create RemoteLicenseService.config
2. Configure: RemoteServer=<IP>:<Port>
3. Place in: C:\Users\Public\Documents\FrameworX\MachineSettings
4. Restart application

For detailed setup, see License Server (Reference)

License Types

Type Comparison

*Via remote connection from engineering license

Runtime License

• Production execution only
• No Designer access locally
• Remote editing supported
• Ideal for deployed systems

Developer License

• Full engineering capabilities
• 7-day runtime for testing
• Not for production
• Validation/maintenance use

Product Families

Family Comparison

Model Tiers

Premium Protocols

Additional cost drivers requiring separate licensing:

• Some proprietary protocols
• Advanced historian connectors
• Enterprise integrations

See Communication Drivers for included vs premium protocols.

License Migration Procedures

Computer to Computer

Softkey to Hardkey

License Termination

License Information Panel

Display Fields

OEM Integration

Embedding Options

Contact sales@tatsoft.com for OEM requirements.

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

License Files

Best Practices

Security

• Store license files securely
• Document serial numbers
• Restrict license server access
• Regular backup of licenses

Management

• Monitor expiration dates
• Plan renewals 30 days ahead
• Keep vendor contact info
• Document migration procedures

Virtual Environments

• Snapshot after licensing
• Document VM configuration
• Avoid hardware changes
• Test restore procedures

See Also

Parent Page:

• Solution Center (Reference) - Main interface

Related Pages:

• License Server (Reference) - Network licensing details
• Product Series - Product comparison
• Service Verification - Service setup

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