progeCAD NLM User Guide
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1. EXC E d orogeGAD 2 progeCAD NLM User Guide Rel 13 1 progeCAD gu L AN Table of Contents Ibm medir TNEFOGUCTION m MOW tO SUNG sai iii mem progeCAD NLM Server Installation cccccsscsessosssscscsssscnssssescscoussectoussscucusssceusesestoussseseussseneussssensoussessenssss progeCAD NLM Server Registration cccsccsscccseccseccscccseccsccceuccesecesecesecesecsseeseeceusceuseeuscesseesseesseseeseessaetes LICENSES Addition ANG Activa OM me E E E progeCAD Installationand USA E aisiais ii iai asi aa i i ii i a a a a i a How to obtain a Take Away LICENS B ise ient Mortis ne ia i a i S e S I NES LM DU Re en Server control Trom other PC sceseet i eseedtvka ur Rakes red eeu eu kve iki i asi ks ai E Ve devi eu ub rn i i pU EK auER Server Management and Configuration Change 1 oe nana nana nana aa saaa aaa ias u uaa ua una FECESS CO ACIS Ca ELO FB ONC NI E i ii i i i i i a i a a p Adran radon Pane Isos siai iii i iii ii a i i i a i i a VIMUS LICENSE IAA O Eoi TTE DOLO SE VE eS TT m 3m progeCAD Introduction The progeCAD NLM version Network License Manager allows to run concurrently a number of progeCAD copies corresponding to the number of licenses purchased on various workstations within the same network LAN o Internet The NLM version cons2. Live when there is Internet access otherwise via e mail It is also possible to add and activate licenses later on from the Start menu Once licenses are added and activated the Server is ready for use progeCAD Installation and Usage Install progeCAD on all the PCs where you are going to use the software and carry out registration This operation consists of the following steps Choose Register in the dialog box that pops up upon progeCAD Startup Insert the serial number that was assigned during the NLM Server registration This number can be retrieved at any time through NLM Monitor where it is visualized in the upper left corner of the window see figure on the side Type Name Surname and the company name Add Mew Licenses Tour NLM Server has no one license if you recerved already NLM licenses you can add and activate it right nowy Add Mew Licenses Insert Serial Number s of new licenses one Far line HLM111511 ALATYCU11 T AAV SKF HLMTITSTEALATERSIYT TAA 3ISCBS HLMTITSTEALATARS7711 1AAB 78HEBE HLMTITSTTEALATRSEVTTAAAN RILS Add and Activate v don t have any license at the moment 1 NLM Monitor connected to progeSC NLM Monitor Monitor connected to the Server server is Running Server Serial Number 111711 ALATX7 7R 11AA X98WBS Use this Serial Number each time you must register a new client Once registered progeCAD is ready for use and the software will ask for the IP
3. Monitor Configuration ee Ly AN VA Y progeCAD Note If the connection to the server was not possible the server probably failed to start on a new port and so reset the previous value You should indicate the old port number in Monitor Configuration In this way all other Monitors will not have to present any modification e User Timeout in minutes Set a time limit in minutes when the license is conserved even if the communication from the client is lacking during this period the user can work locally even without access to the Server The higher timeout value the better stability for the users work longer in case of net malfunctioning but at the same time the worse flexibility if some user fails to communicate with the server has no way to release his license so no other user will be able to take this license e Administrator Password The password necessary to access Administration Panel Attention When changing password you are not asked for confirmation of an inserted password so it is strongly recommended before saving the new settings to verify if the new password corresponds to the one you were intending pressing the Show Hide button for its visualization e Who can view Client Names in the License List If you select the All Monitors option all Monitors will be able to see Names and Surnames of those users who possess the corresponding licenses With the Only Local Host Monitors option the
4. are connected to the server you can release the license before its expiration If you are connected to the server you can obtain a Take Away license by choosing the number of days you want to work offline and specifying the Take Away password set by your NLM Server Administrator Server control from other PC NLM Monitor Configuration It is possible to monitor and control the server from any other PC on VIV one te Rarer the same network For that you need to copy the Server IF 82158110 NLMServerMonitor folder from the PC with NLM Server to the Server Monitor Port Number 51105 desired computer Then run NLM Monitor and press the Monitor Configuration button Indicate in the popped up dialog the IP Save amp Connect Cancel address of the PC where NLM Server is installed and a configured port to communicate with Monitors Server Management and Configuration Change Access to Administration Panel Once NLM Monitor is connected to NLM Server you can access Administration Panel pressing the Administrate the Server button and inserting the NLM Server Administration Password Upon the NLM Server installation the default password is created It is possible to change it later on from Administration Panel If you forget the Administration Password start NLM Monitor from the PC with NLM Server making sure that in the NLM Monitor configurations the Server IP address is set to 127 0 0 1 Then connect to the
5. address of the PC where NLM Server is installed and for the clients port If the procedure has been carried out correctly progeCAD will make a license request to NLM Server After verification of its availability NLM Server will assign the license allowing the launch of the software To learn the IP address of the server execute the command NLMTakeAwayManager Rn ipconfig from the command line prompt on the computer with NLM Server Current NLM License Currently you have a Take Away license that will expire on 04 02 2010 10 33 54 Release License How to obtain a Take Away License Ask for a Take Away NLM License User James Bond 7 i You can work not only connected to NLM Server but you can also obtain a license for some period of time that aka ed i Take Away password Default takeaway allows you to work disconnected from NLM Server This k k Ask for a Take Away License type of license is called a Take Away license To get a Take Away license you must launch the program NLM TakeAway that you can find in the progeCAD Center _ E placed in the Start Menu going to All programs gt progeCAD 2013 Professional ENG gt progeCAD Center 2013 Professional English in Windows 7 and later A a gt gt progeCAD At the top of the window you will see your current license type no license connected to the server Take Away license If you already have a Take Away license and you
6. ed to the server will become disconnected and they would Moi ga 2 User Timeout in minutes 15 350 180 have to insert a new port number in their settings Administrator Password Show Hide If the change of a port number fails for example it is already used Who can view Client Names in the License List by some other program then NLM Server will turn back to the old All Monitors po rt C Only Local Host Monitors 127 0 0 1 P Take way Settings a Moni tor P or t N umb er Minimum License Span in days 1 30 3 The port number to communicate with network Monitors When a Maximum License Span in daye 1 30 p Monitor Port Number happens to be changed all the Monitors License Request Password 7 Show Hide connected to the server will become disconnected and a new port Server State Server is Running number would have to be inserted in the configuration If the change of a port number fails for example it is already used ade by some other program then NLM Server will turn back to the old lg Save Settings Restore Default Settings port Close Administration Panel In any way the Monitor where the port has been changed will automatically set a new value in its configuration So in case the change of a port is successful just press the Connect to the Server button and you will be connected to the server using the new port Meanwhile the port number on all other Monitors will have to be changed manually in
7. ifies the values in the corresponding fields but does not save them To save the default settings it is necessary to use the save settings command In case you prefer to reject the default settings just close Administration Panel down without saving e Save Settings Saves all modified settings and closes down Administration Panel
8. ists of two parts e progeCAD clients that can be installed on the unlimited number of workstations The maximum number of progeCAD copies for concurrent use corresponds to the number of purchased licenses e The NLM Server software that can be installed on any PC of the network including progeCAD workstations NLM Server manages licenses and assigns them to the users who want to use progeCAD It is recommended to install NLM Server on a PC with Internet access for further registration and activation of licenses NLM Server lacking GUI can be monitored and managed from any PC on the network via the NLM Monitor software included in the NLM Server Installation The NLM Server Management provides the possibility to add eventually purchased new licenses remove licenses or monitor their state availability the user who works with the software expiration etc progeCAD users working within the network can immediately obtain a license from the Server valid during the period of progeCAD or they can request a Take Away license that will allow them to work on a workstation out of this network for a necessary period of time up to 30 days maximum Note Each Take Away license reduces the number of licenses available on the network by one for the Take Away license duration period or till the moment of the license release How to start progeCAD NLM Server Installation To install NLM Server start the file nlmserver2013proeng exe on a network PC
9. n e License E mail Activation Once the e mail activation requested you will receive an e mail response with an activation file attached Pressing the E Mail Activation button the dialog box will appear Select the file received as attachment to the e mail e Delete non activated licenses You can delete non activated or expired licenses that you do not want to activate any more simply selecting and pressing the Delete Licenses button e Release Active Licenses This list enumerates active licenses currently not in use and consequently available for being released This operation is necessary when you want to re activate the licenses on another Server Note To release licenses correctly the Server must be connected to the internet This operation is not provided via e mail If no Internet access is available you can still proceed with the release but in this case the licenses will be simply removed from the server without being actually released As a result new eventual activations will be generating an alert message Server Settings The NLM Server Settings dialog allows to control and modify all the options and settings in regard to the NLM Server functionalities among which e Clients Port Number 9 NLM Server Administration Panel The port number to communicate with network clients When a License Manager Server Settings Server Settings port number happens to be changed the users eventually Clients Port Number connect
10. server press the Administrate the Server button and proceed to the default password re setting I NLM Server Administration Panel Administration Panel License Manager Server Settings Upon the password insertion the Administration Panel opens Add new NLM Licenses Insert Serial Mumber s of new licenses one for line offering two main tabs License Manager and Server Settings License Manager Mat Activated and Expired Licenses The License Manager dialog offers the following operations e Add and activate new licenses To add new licenses insert serial numbers of new licenses purchased in the appropriate field one serial number at a line then press the Add and Activate Licenses button The Server will add new licenses and will proceed to their HLM111511 ALAT 1H21 144R8NFPAA immediate activation NLMITS11 ALAT6V11 14AN78NL5 Select All HLhMT1151 T ALATR 711 1 amp AB78HXB e Activate Licenses BERLINER Eee Deselect All This list presents non activated licenses the activation of these licenses was not possible at the moment when they were added A progeCAD To activate these licenses it is necessary to select all licenses or some of them according to your need am and press the Activate Selected Licenses button If the Server finds Internet connection it will immediately proceed to the automatic activation otherwise you will be asked to proceed with the e mail activatio
11. shared with all the PCs where progeCAD is going to be used and follow instructions popped up on the screen progeCAD NLM Server Registration It is necessary to register NLM Server to be able to use it The NLM Monitor installed together with NLM Server will be automatically launched at the end of installation It is also possible to launch NLM Monitor later on from the Start menu just clicking on NLM Server Monitor icon in Windows 8 or going to All programs progeCAD 2013 NLM Server Pro ENG Start NLM Server Monitor in previous versions of Windows Once opened NLM Monitor will connect to NLM Server and ask to complete registration Select the OK button and the NLM Server Registration Form will appear When the form is filled out press the Activate button the program will try to carry out the Live registration that is a quick registration via Internet In case your PC is not connected to the Internet it will be necessary to proceed with the e mail registration following the offered instructions P e k progeCAD Licenses Addition and Activation When the Server has been registered there will appear the dialog allowing to activate purchased licenses see figure on the side Every license has its own serial number starting with NLM If you already have license serial numbers insert these serial numbers in the dialog box and press Add and Activate The activation method is similar to the Server registration method
12. users names and surnames will be hidden to all Monitors except for one started on the PC where the Server is installed and connected to the Server with the localhost address 127 0 0 1 e Minimum License Span in days The minimum number of days for granting a Take Away license e Maximum License Span in days The maximum number of days for granting a Take Away license e License Request Password The password necessary to obtain a Take Away license from the Server Attention When changing password you are not asked for confirmation of an inserted password so it is strongly recommended before saving the new settings to verify if the new password corresponds to the one you were intending pressing the Show Hide button for its visualization e Start Server Suspend Server The command to start or suspend the Server As far as Users are concerned to suspend the Server is equivalent to switch it off All Users will be disconnected and the Server will stop functioning on the clients port becoming inaccessible the users who were connected will be able to continue working even without Server for the time set by Timeout as far as Monitors are concerned nothing will be changed and they will continue functioning in the same mode Starting the server the clients port will be reset e Restore Default Settings Turns the settings except the two passwords back to the default values Attention The Restore Default Settings function only mod
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