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The Network License Manager is software designed to allow licensing of our software to be controlled over a network. With NLM, a license can float (be allocated) to any workstation that needs it as long as there are still licenses available in the NLM software.  When the software closes on the workstation, the license is freed to be used by others.
 
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== Quick Links ==
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* See the [[NLM Software Updates]] page
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* How to [[Setup VTube-LASER for the Network License Manager]]
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* TubeCAD Pro: [[TubeCAD Pro NLM Installation]]
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* Benderlink for SolidWorks: [[Benderlink for SolidWorks NLM Installation]]
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* Proper Windows Firewall Setup for NLM : See [[Windows XP Firewall Setup for NLM]]
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* [http://www.advancedtubularstore.com/product-p/nlm.htm Purchase a new license] at our online store.
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* To run NLM as a service (to keep it running even when logged off), see [[Running NLM as a Service Using FireDaemon]]
  
===Floating Licenses Across Your Network===
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The Network License Manager is software designed to allow for licensing of our software packages over a network.  This method of licensing is used to achieve floating licenses.  Floating licenses are licenses that can be temporarily allocated to users as they are needed, then freed for use by others later.
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== Software Details ==
 
===Single Hardware Key===
 
===Single Hardware Key===
The NLM software checks for the existence of a Parallel or USB hardware key (dongle).  So only one hardware key is necessary for controlling all of your licenses on the network.
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Only one hardware key is necessary for controlling all of your licenses on the network.
 
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===Any Combination of Programs or Licenses===
 
===Any Combination of Programs or Licenses===
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NLM allows for the programming of any number of programs, and any number of purchased licenses for each of those programs.
 
NLM allows for the programming of any number of programs, and any number of purchased licenses for each of those programs.
 
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===Windows Platforms Tested===
 
===Windows Platforms Tested===
NLM has been tested on Windows 2000, Windows XP (32-bit), Windows Vista (32-bit), and Windows 7.
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NLM has been tested on Windows 2000, Windows XP (32-bit), Windows Vista (32-bit), and Windows 7 and Windows 8 (32 and 64 bit).
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===Managing Users Online===
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The Network License Manager displays which users are logged at any given time.   
 
The Network License Manager displays which users are logged at any given time.   
 
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When a client program checks for the existence of a license at the NLM,  NLM will allocate a license for use by that program for limited time.  The allocation is shown in the Users Online menu.<br>
 
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As long as the program on the workstation continues to check-in through the network with NLM on a regular basis, the workstation keeps the license for itself.
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When a client program checks for the existence of a license at the NLM, NLM will allocate a license for use by that program for up to 60 seconds.  The allocation is shown in the Users Online menu.
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The administrator can choose to stop all incoming communications or logout individual users.
 
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===Managing the License Configuration is Easy===
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A unique encrypted "netkey.lmc" file is used to control the NLM license setup.  This file is placed in the "config" folder under the NLM application folder.  The file contains unique information for each customer and couples with a single hardware key that is delivered to the customer.
 
A unique encrypted "netkey.lmc" file is used to control the NLM license setup.  This file is placed in the "config" folder under the NLM application folder.  The file contains unique information for each customer and couples with a single hardware key that is delivered to the customer.
 
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If a customer purchases more licenses of software that need to be added to their implementation of NLM at a later date, then the encrypted file can be sent by the internet directly to the customer for installation on the NLM server computer.
 
If a customer purchases more licenses of software that need to be added to their implementation of NLM at a later date, then the encrypted file can be sent by the internet directly to the customer for installation on the NLM server computer.
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* [http://www.advancedtubular.com/att-nlm/video/nlm_keycheck_demo/nlm_keycheck_demo.html Video of KEYCHECK and NLM remotely] connecting (using two different computers connected on a network).
 
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If a customer purchases more licenses of software that need to be added to their implementation of NLM at a later date, then the encrypted file can be sent by the internet directly to the customer for installation on the NLM server computer.
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* [http://www.advancedtubular.com/att-nlm/att_nlmv6_demo.html View the Demonstration Video] that shows the basic concepts for communication using the Network License Manager
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* [http://www.advancedtubular.com/att-nlm/video/nlm_keycheck_demo/nlm_keycheck_demo.html View a Video of KEYCHECK and NLM remotely] connecting (using two different computers connected on a network).
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===REVISIONS===
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<td>July 11, 2010</td><td>[[Revision: NLM 7.1]]</td>
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<td> - Updated key image</td>
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<td>November 9, 2009</td><td>[[Revision: NLM 7]]</td>
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<td>April 24, 2009</td><td>[[Revision: NLM 6.1]]</td>
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===Detailed Instructions for Setup with Our Software===
 
 
* TubeCAD Pro: [[TubeCAD Pro NLM Installation]].
 
* Benderlink for SolidWorks: [[Benderlink for SolidWorks NLM Installation]]
 
* Proper Windows Firewall Setup for NLM : See [[Windows XP Firewall Setup for NLM]]
 
 
 
 
===Online Store===
 
* [http://www.advancedtubularstore.com/servlet/the-41/Network-License-Manager--dsh-/Detail Purchase a new license] at our online store.
 
 
*[http://www.advancedtubularstore.com/servlet/the-42/Network-License-Manager-Upgrade/Detail Purchase an upgrade] at our online store.
 

Latest revision as of 20:27, 6 February 2017

Nlm-logo.jpg

The Network License Manager is software designed to allow licensing of our software to be controlled over a network. With NLM, a license can float (be allocated) to any workstation that needs it as long as there are still licenses available in the NLM software. When the software closes on the workstation, the license is freed to be used by others.

Nlm v9 screenshot.png

Quick Links



Software Details

Single Hardware Key

Only one hardware key is necessary for controlling all of your licenses on the network.

Any Combination of Programs or Licenses

NLM allows for the programming of any number of programs, and any number of purchased licenses for each of those programs.

Windows Platforms Tested

NLM has been tested on Windows 2000, Windows XP (32-bit), Windows Vista (32-bit), and Windows 7 and Windows 8 (32 and 64 bit).

Win xp logo.jpg Win vista logo.jpg Win7logo.jpg Windows8logo.png

Managing Users Online

The Network License Manager displays which users are logged at any given time.
When a client program checks for the existence of a license at the NLM, NLM will allocate a license for use by that program for limited time. The allocation is shown in the Users Online menu.

As long as the program on the workstation continues to check-in through the network with NLM on a regular basis, the workstation keeps the license for itself.

The administrator can choose to stop all incoming communications or logout individual users.

Nlm-v7-users.jpg

License Configuration File

A unique encrypted "netkey.lmc" file is used to control the NLM license setup. This file is placed in the "config" folder under the NLM application folder. The file contains unique information for each customer and couples with a single hardware key that is delivered to the customer.

If a customer purchases more licenses of software that need to be added to their implementation of NLM at a later date, then the encrypted file can be sent by the internet directly to the customer for installation on the NLM server computer.

Demonstration Video for NLM

See this video on how NLM works:



If a customer purchases more licenses of software that need to be added to their implementation of NLM at a later date, then the encrypted file can be sent by the internet directly to the customer for installation on the NLM server computer.

Nlm-v6-demo.jpg