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Flexlm - CAD versions 2007 and 2008

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Jasjas
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Flexlm - CAD versions 2007 and 2008

I think this forum already covers these issues what I'm about to write here, but it is quite difficult to search answers for all of these so this is the reason why I wrote this message.

We have currently 2007 and 2008 AutoCAD versions in use... 1 of each. 2007 is network licensed (Flexlm running on workstation) and 2008 is locally licensed (or how I should put that?) on a workstation. So 2008 is only usable in that workstation. I would like to change this... according to my source I can change this "standalone license" to network license model so it can be used from every computer in our network if needed. How this can be done?

1. I have understood that I can combine license files so Flexlm can handle both licence's over network. True or false?

2. Is there any restrictions, requirements or compatibility issues with Flexlm version and 2007 vs 2008 license handling?
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Anonymous
in reply to: Jasjas

While it's possible to change a standalone license to a network one, this
has to be done through a reseller, and also involves the added cost
difference for the network version. This is assuming your 2008 isn't an
upgrade version from your 2007.

John

"Jasjas" wrote in message news:5842587@discussion.autodesk.com...
I think this forum already covers these issues what I'm about to write here,
but it is quite difficult to search answers for all of these so this is the
reason why I wrote this message.

We have currently 2007 and 2008 AutoCAD versions in use... 1 of each. 2007
is network licensed (Flexlm running on workstation) and 2008 is locally
licensed (or how I should put that?) on a workstation. So 2008 is only
usable in that workstation. I would like to change this... according to my
source I can change this "standalone license" to network license model so it
can be used from every computer in our network if needed. How this can be
done?

1. I have understood that I can combine license files so Flexlm can handle
both licence's over network. True or false?

2. Is there any restrictions, requirements or compatibility issues with
Flexlm version and 2007 vs 2008 license handling?
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Anonymous
in reply to: Jasjas

Leaving the legal issues aside let me help you with the technical aspects.

> 1. I have understood that I can combine license files so Flexlm can handle
> both licence's over network. True or false?

True. In several cases it works out without further problem. In the worst
case scenario you can always just use 2 machines for the license servers.

> 2. Is there any restrictions, requirements or compatibility issues with
> Flexlm version and 2007 vs 2008 license handling?

You should likely go with the newest version of the tools. This gives you
the best chances for making it work out.

Best regards,

Henrik Goldman
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Massi
in reply to: Jasjas

Re: Flexlm - CAD versions 2007 and 2008
Leaving the legal issues aside let me help you with the technical aspects.

> 1. I have understood that I can combine license files so Flexlm can handle
> both licence's over network. True or false?

True. In several cases it works out without further problem. In the worst
case scenario you can always just use 2 machines for the license servers.

True, but of course both licenses have to be network licenses. You cannot combine network and stand-alone license, you have to first upgrade your stand-alone license to network license. After that you can combine the licenses.

BR
Massi

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