Activation
Activation is the process to get a license for a Hexagon software product onto your computer.
Borrowing
Borrowing means to check out a floating license from the Local License Server so that it can be used like a node-locked license on a computer or laptop if it is required to run the software remotely without connection to the network and the Local License Server.
CLM
CLM stands for Client License Manager. It is the name of the software tool that is used to manage the software license on a computer or server.
CLM Administrator
CLM Administrator is the license management tool for computer installations of node-locked licenses. It can be used to view licenses, update licenses, activate new licenses, or return licenses for re-hosting.
CLM Administrator Server
CLM Administrator Server is the license management tool for license server installations of floating licenses. It can be used to view licenses, update licenses, activate new licenses, or return licenses for re-hosting.
Dongle
A "dongle", also called a portlock, hardware key, or Software Protection Key, is a small protection device that has to be connected to the parallel or USB port of the computer to secure the software against unauthorized use.
Entitlement Certificate
The Entitlement Certificate is a document that contains the Entitlement ID. This document should be stored in a safe place, because the Entitlement ID is required for purchasing additional software options.
Entitlement ID
The Entitlement ID is the key to initial license activation as well as for re-ordering additional software options. The Entitlement ID can be found on the invoice, the delivery note, or the Entitlement Certificate.
Floating License
Floating licenses can be shared across multiple users within the same local network. They allow for simultaneous use up to the number of available purchased licenses.
Hexagon Network License Server
The Hexagon Network License Server is the central location for floating licenses, which are served out to clients on the network upon startup. An Internet connection is typically required for license activation or other tasks to be able to connect to the Hexagon Network License Server.
Hexagon Support Center
The Hexagon Support Center is where products are registered in order to access product-related information or software updates.
License Model
The license model defines if a license is tied to a single computer or can be shared across different computers within the same network. For Hexagon software products, two different license models are available: node-locked and floating. The availability of the license model depends on the Hexagon software product.
Local Client
A local client is a computer that shares floating licenses within the local network and, therefore, has to be connected to the Local License Server.
Local License Server
A Local License Server is required for serving floating licenses. It can be either a computer or server within the local network.
Node-Locked License
A node-locked license is tied to a single computer and is, therefore, the ideal choice for working remotely or for single dedicated users within the network. A node-locked license cannot be shared across multiple users in the same network; it is usually not transferred from one computer to another.
Portlock
A portlock, also called a "dongle", hardware key, or Software Protection Key, is a small protection device that has to be connected to the parallel or USB port of the computer to secure the software against unauthorized use.
Registering Licenses
Licenses are registered at the Hexagon Support Center. Registration of a license is required for re-hosting and for accessing product-related information on software updates.
Re-Hosting
Re-hosting means permanently transferring a license from one computer or Local License Server to another. Re-hosting a license is only allowed for a limited number of times per year. The number of allowed re-hostings depends on the Hexagon software product.
Re-hosting requires that the license has previously been registered at the Hexagon Support Center.
Returning Licenses
Returning licenses is the first step required for the re-hosting process. Before a license can be activated on a different computer, it is necessary to return the license to the Hexagon Network License Server.
Software Protection Key
A software protection key, also called a "dongle", portlock, or hardware key, is a small protection device that has to be connected to the parallel or USB port of the computer to secure the software against unauthorized use.
Updating Licenses
Updating licenses means activating additionally purchased software options or software maintenance.