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CAD package for electromagnetic and thermal analysis using finite elements

Flux

by CEDRAT

Installation guide
for Windows / Linux

Flux software

: Copyright CEDRAT/INPG/CNRS/EDF

Flux documentation

: Copyright CEDRAT

This installation guide was published on 4 dcembre 2013


Ref: KF 1 06 - 112 - EN 12/13

CEDRAT
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Phone: +33 (0)4.76.90.50.45
Fax: +33 (0)4.56.38.08.30
Email: cedrat@cedrat.com
Web: http://www.cedrat.com

Flux

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Flux installation .....................................................................................................................1


1.1. Operating systems..........................................................................................................3
1.2. Required configuration for Flux 2D applications.............................................................5
1.3. Required configuration for Flux 3D applications.............................................................7
1.4. 3GB mode (4GT RAM tuning mode of Windows) and Flux............................................9
1.5. Flux installation.............................................................................................................11
1.5.1. Flux installation on Windows ..........................................................................................12
1.5.2. Flux installation on Linux ................................................................................................15

2. Licensing system.................................................................................................................21
2.1. Nodelocked license ......................................................................................................23
2.2. Network license ............................................................................................................25
2.2.1. License server installation (server computer).................................................................26
2.2.2. License server configuration and startup (server computer)..........................................33
2.2.3. Flux license configuration (client computers) .................................................................36

2.3. Appendix.......................................................................................................................39
2.3.1. Manual configuration of the license server on Windows ................................................40
2.3.2. Manual configuration of the license server on Linux ......................................................44
2.3.3. Error messages and meanings.......................................................................................47

3. Accessing the documentation and examples...................................................................49

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Flux

Flux installation

1.

Introduction

Flux V11.2
DVD

Contents

Flux installation

This chapter deals with the Flux software installation.


On the DVD for Flux Version 11.2, we provide the Flux installer, the licensing
system installer with the license configuration tools, and the Flux
documentation and examples installer and direct access.
This chapter contains the following topics:
Topic
Operating systems
Required configuration for Flux 2D applications
Required configuration for Flux 3D applications
3GB mode (4GT RAM tuning mode of Windows) and Flux
Flux installation

Installation guide for Windows/Linux

See Page
3
5
7
9
11

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Flux

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Flux

1.1.

Flux installation

Operating systems

Introduction

This section presents the operating systems compatible with Flux V11.2,
along with their compatibility level.

Qualified
operating
systems

Flux is qualified* on the following operating systems:


Windows XP Professional - 32 bits
Windows 7 - 64 bits
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 - 64 bits
* Qualified:

A qualified platform is a platform on which all the quality assurance tests have
been performed.

Validated
operating
systems

Flux is validated* on the following operating systems:


Windows 8 64 bits
Windows Server 2012 64 bits
Windows Vista 64 bits
Windows Server 2003 64 bits
Windows Server 2008 64 bits
* Validated:

A validated platform is a platform on which installation and startup tests only


have been performed.

Other
operating
systems

Flux has not been tested on the following operating systems but there is no
technical reason why Flux would not work:
Windows XP Professional - 64 bits
Windows 7 32 bits
Windows Vista 32 bits
Windows Server 2003 32 bits
Windows Server 2008 32 bits

Support

For all the operating systems mentioned above, Cedrat provides full technical
support.
For all the other ones, Cedrat will give no guarantee regarding the providing
of technical support.

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Flux

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Flux

1.2.

Flux installation

Required configuration for Flux 2D applications

Introduction

This section presents the minimum and recommended configurations for Flux
2D applications.

2D minimum
configuration

To run the Flux 2D applications on a computer, the minimum configuration


is:
Element
Processor

Characteristics
Intel or AMD
32 or 64 bits
single-core or multi-core

Memory

Graphic card

Mouse
2D
recommended
configuration

Hard disk

20 GiB

RAM

2 GiB

latest, OPENGL V2.0 compatible for an optimal graphic


quality (see details on next page)
with 512 MiB of memory (NVIDIA chipset
recommended)
with a wheel

To run the Flux 2D applications on a computer, the recommended


configuration is:
Element
Processor

Memory

Characteristics
Intel or AMD
32 or 64 bits
single-core or multi-core
Application

30 GiB

50 GiB

30 GiB

32 bit systems

2 GiB

2 GiB

4 GiB

64 bits systems

4 GiB

4 GiB

8 GiB

Hard disk
RAM
Graphic card

Mouse

General Transient Steady AC

latest, OPENGL V2.0 compatible for an optimal graphic


quality (see details on next page)
with 768 MiB of memory (NVIDIA chipset
recommended)
with a wheel
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Flux installation

Graphic card

Flux

In order to improve the display speed, Flux V11.2 uses OPENGL V2.0
graphic technology. This technology provides improved rendering and
smoother motion when moving objects.
This technology requires:
the use of a recent graphic card: graphic card compatible with OPENGL
V2.0
the update of the card driver
A summary of the conditions of use is presented in the table below.
Conditions of use
Installation of a graphic card compatible with OPENGL V2.0:
NVIDIA GeForce 6200 and higher
ATI Radeon X1300 and higher
Installation of the latest version of the card driver
For NVIDIA : http://www.nvidia.com/page/home.html
For ATI : http://ati.com
Warning: The use of graphic chipsets with shared memory is not recommended.
It is preferable to use graphic chipsets with dedicated memory.

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Flux

1.3.

Flux installation

Required configuration for Flux 3D applications

Introduction

This section presents the minimum and recommended configurations for Flux
3D applications.

3D minimum
configuration

To run the Flux 3D applications on a computer, the minimum configuration


is:
Element
Processor

Memory

Graphic card

Mouse
3D
recommended
configuration

Characteristics
Intel or AMD
32 or 64 bits
single-core or multi-core
General Transient Steady AC

Application
Hard disk

20 GiB

50 GiB

20 GiB

RAM

2 GiB

2 GiB

4 GiB

latest, OPENGL V2.0 compatible for an optimal graphic


quality (see details on next page)
with 512 MiB of memory (NVIDIA chipset recommended)
with a wheel

To run the Flux 3D applications on a computer, the recommended


configuration is:
Element
Processor

Characteristics
Intel or AMD
32 or 64 bits
single-core or multi-core

Memory

RAM
Graphic card

Mouse

Application

General

Transient

Hard disk

250 GiB

500 GiB

32-bit systems

4 GiB

4 GiB

64-bit systems

16 GiB

32 GiB

latest, OPENGL V2.0 compatible for an optimal graphic


quality (see details on next page)
with 1024 MiB of memory (NVIDIA chipset recommended)
with a wheel
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Flux installation

Graphic card

Flux

In order to improve the display speed, Flux V11.2 uses the OPENGL V2.0
graphic technology. This technology provides improved rendering and
smoother motion when moving objects.
This technology requires:
the use of a recent graphic card: graphic card compatible with
OPENGL V2.0
the update of the card driver
A summary of the conditions of use is presented in the table below.
Conditions of use
Installation of a graphic card compatible with OPENGL V2.0:
NVIDIA GeForce 6200 and higher
ATI Radeon X1300 and higher
Installation of the latest version of the card driver
For NVIDIA : http://www.nvidia.com/page/home.html
For ATI : http://ati.com
Warning: The use of graphic chipsets with shared memory is not recommended.
It is preferable to use graphic chipsets with dedicated memory.

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Flux

1.4.

Flux installation

3GB mode (4GT RAM tuning mode of Windows) and


Flux

4GT RAM
tuning mode of
Windows

This specific mode has been developed by Microsoft for applications that
require a larger memory space than the 2 GiB limit of standard Windows 32bit operating systems. With this mode called 3GB mode, up to 3 GiB of
memory space can be allocated to a process.

Windows
versions
supporting the
4GT RAM
tuning mode

This mode is not supported by every Windows operating system. The systems
supporting this mode are:
Windows XP Professional 32 bits
Windows Server 2003 32 bits
Windows Vista 32 bits
Windows 7 32 bits
Windows Server 2008 32 bits

Activate the
3GB mode on
Windows XP
and Server
2003

In order to activate the 3GB mode on Windows XP and Server 2003, you
have to modify the boot.ini file. The boot.ini file is stored directly in the root
of the hard disk drive where Windows is installed.
Note:
The boot.ini file is a hidden file. In order to display it, you have to modify the
display options of your Windows Explorer.
Example of boot.ini file without any modification on Windows XP:
[boot loader]
timeout=30
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINNT
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINNT="Microsoft Windows
XP Pro" /fastdetect

Activation procedure:

Step
0
1
2
3

4
5

Action
Log in as administrator
Edit the boot.ini file (located in the root of the hard disk drive) by
using a text editor
Copy and paste the last line of this file
Modify the duplicated line:
Add the flag /3GB at the end of this line
Change the description of the mode the system will be started
with.
For example, on Windows XP:
Microsoft Windows XP Pro 3GB instead of
Microsoft Windows XP Pro
Restart the computer
Select the 3GB mode when restarting the computer
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Flux installation

Flux

Example of boot.ini file after modification on Windows XP:


[boot loader]
timeout=30
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINNT
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINNT="Microsoft Windows
XP Pro 3GB" /fastdetect/3GB
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINNT="Microsoft Windows
XP Pro"/fastdetect

Activate the 3GB


mode on
Windows Vista, 7
and Server 2008

In order to activate the 3GB mode on Windows Vista, 7 and Server 2008,
follow these instructions:
Step
1
2
3

4
Deactivate the
3GB mode on
Windows Vista, 7
and Server 2008

In order to deactivate the 3GB mode on Windows Vista, 7 and Server 2008,
follow these instructions:
Step
1
2
3

4
Flux memory
settings with
the 3GB mode

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Action
In the menu Start \ Programs \ Accessories:
right-click on Command prompt
In the contextual menu:
click on Run as administrator
At the Command prompt:
enter bcdedit/set increaseuserva 3072
press Enter
Restart the computer

Action
In the menu Start \ Programs \ Accessories:
right-click on Command prompt
In the contextual menu:
click on Run as administrator
At the Command prompt:
enter bcdedit/deletevalue increaseuserva
press Enter
Restart the computer

Using the 3GB mode you are now able to allocate up to 2 GiB of numerical
memory for Flux.
The table below gives an example for the 3D applications:
Numerical memory Character memory
GUI memory
(MiB)
(MiB)
(MiB)
1700
20
300

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Flux

1.5.

Contents

Flux installation

Flux installation

This section contains the following topics:


Flux installation on Windows
Flux installation on Linux

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Flux installation

Flux

1.5.1. Flux installation on Windows


Introduction

Each Flux version is a completely independent version. It is installed by


default in its own directory and is able to coexist with the older versions.
The software installation runs automatically.

Installed
components

The automatic installation installs the following components:


Flux Version 11.2
The licensing system: Flexnet V11.11, with its configuration tool: License
Manager, along with the USB dongle drivers if your license is locked on a
dongle: the Aladdin dongle driver (for the green dongles) or/and Wibu
dongle driver (for the blue dongles)
The Flux documentation and examples:
- the documentation in English version: installation guide and user guide,
- the documentation in French version: installation guide and user guide,
- the examples: tutorials and technical papers (in English version only),
with the corresponding Flux projects and/or command files.

Installation
directory

These components are installed:


- by default, in the directory C:\Cedrat
- or in any other directory specified by the user during the installation*.
Flux V11.2 is installed in the sub-directory Flux_11.2.
The licensing system: Flexnet V11.11, and its configuration tool: License
Manager are installed in the sub-directory Flexnet.
The Flux V11.2 documentation and examples are installed in the subdirectory FluxDocExamples_11.2
* The full installation directory path must not include any spaces or special
characters.
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Flux

Install Flux
on Windows

Flux installation

In order to install Flux Version 11.2 on Windows, follow these instructions:


Step
0
1
2

3
4
5

Action
Log in as administrator
Close all the applications in use
Insert the Flux DVD into the drive
If the DVD drive autoplay function is active, then go to step 3
If the DVD drive autoplay function is not active, then open a
Windows Explorer, then click on the DVD drive icon and run
the executable file CedratSetup.exe
In the installation supervisor window, click on Flux 11.2 to install
Flux Version 11.2
In the Flux 11.2 Setup window, click on the Next button to
continue installing Flux V11.2
In the new Flux 11.2 Setup window:
- Check the MPICH2 1.4.1 box to install MPICH2 1.4.1 required
for the distributed computing. (Do not install it, if it is already
installed on your system)
- Check the Start menu shortcut box to add the Flux shortcut in
the Start menu
- Check the Desktop shortcut box to add the Flux shortcut on the
desktop
- Check the Quick launch shortcut box to add the Flux shortcut
in the quick launch bar
- Check the Flux for Isight 5.8 box to add the Flux component in
Isight 5.8
- Check the Flux for Matlab 2013b box to add the Flux
component in Matlab/Simulink 2013b
Click on the Next button to continue installing Flux V11.2
In the new Flux 11.2 Setup window:
Choose an installation directory:
- By default, the installation directory is: C:\Cedrat
- You can specify another installation directory, however, make
sure that the full directory path does not include any spaces
nor special characters, then:
click on the Browse button
Click on the Install button to start the Flux V11.2 installation
In the Cedrat Licensing System 11.11 Setup window, click on
the Next button to continue installing the licensing system
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Flux

Install Flux
on Windows
(continued)

10

11

12

In the new Cedrat Licensing System 11.11 Setup window:


- Check the Aladdin dongle driver box to install the dongle driver
required if you have a green USB dongle for the license
- Check the Wibu dongle driver box to install the dongle driver
required if you have a blue USB dongle for the license
- Check the Start menu shortcut box to add the License Manager
shortcut in the Start menu
- Check the Desktop shortcut box to add the License Manager
shortcut on the desktop
- Check the Quick launch shortcut box to add the License
Manager shortcut in the quick launch bar
Click on the Next button to continue installing the licensing
system
In the new Cedrat Licensing System 11.11 Setup window:
Choose an installation directory:
- By default, the installation directory is: C:\Cedrat
- You can specify another installation directory, then:
click on the Browse button
Click on the Install button to start the licensing system
installation
In the last Cedrat Licensing System 11.11 Setup window:
If you want to immediately go through the license configuration,
keep the Run license manager* box checked
Click on the Finish button to complete the licensing system
installation
In the last Flux 11.2 Setup window:
If you want to immediately run Flux 11.2, keep the Run Flux
11.2 box checked
Click on the Finish button to complete the Flux Version 11.2
installation
In the installation supervisor window, click on Quit to exit the
installation.

* For a Nodelocked license, the license configuration is described in the


Section 2.1 (Page 23)
For a Network license, the license configuration is described in the Section
2.2 (Page 25)
Silent
installation

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The users who want to perform a silent installation via scripts, can use the
command:
"setupWinFlux11.2.exe /S /D=install_dir"
example: setupWinFlux11.2.exe /S /D=c:\cedrat

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Flux

Flux installation

1.5.2. Flux installation on Linux


Introduction

Each Flux version is a completely independent version. It is installed by


default in its own directory and is able to coexist with the older versions.

Installation
directory

The installation directory is:


- by default, the directory /opt/Cedrat
- or any other directory specified by the user during the installation*.
Flux V11.2 is installed in the sub-directory Flux11.2.
The licensing system: Flexnet V11.11, and its configuration tool: License
Manager are installed in the sub-directory Flexnet.
The Flux documentation and examples are installed in the sub-directory
FluxDocExamples_11.2
* The full installation directory path must not include any spaces or special
characters.

rpm

For Flux Version 11.2, we provide files in the rpm format.


There are a total of 9 rpms :
Element
Flux11.2-11.2-1.el5.x86_64.rpm
CedratSoftwareServer-1.01.el5.x86_64.rpm
Cedrat_Flexnet-11.11.J-1.el5.x86_64.rpm
Flux11.2-Documentation-english-11.21.el5.noarch.rpm
Flux11.2-Documentation-francais-11.21.el5.noarch.rpm
Flux11.2-Examples-11.2-1.el5.noarch.rpm

Function
Installs Flux V11.2
Installs Cedrat Software Server
1.0
Installs the licensing system
(Flexnet V11.11,)
Installs the documentation in
English version (installation
guide and user guide)
Installs the documentation in
French version (installation
guide and user guide)
Installs the examples: tutorials
and technical papers (in
English version only), with the
corresponding Flux projects
and/or command files.
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Flux installation

Flux

rpm (continued)

Flux11.2-doc_examples-common-11.21.el5.noarch.rpm
aksusbd-redhat-1.14-3.i386.rpm
WkRt-Lin64-6.0.501-1.x86_64.rpm

Signature

Installs data common to the


documentation and examples
installation packages
Installs the Aladdin dongle
driver (green dongle)
Installs the 64-bit Wibu dongle
driver (blue dongle)

Our rpms are digitally signed.


In order to verify the signature, we provide our public key in the file:
Cedrat_rpm_key.pub
In order to install this key, run the command:
rpm -import Cedrat_rpm_key.pub

Dependency

The rpm allowing to install Flux Version 11.2: Flux11.2-11.21.el5.x86_64.rpm depends on the following rpms:
the rpm allowing to install the licensing system:
Cedrat_Flexnet-11.11.J-1.el5.x86_64.rpm,
the rpm allowing to install Cedrat Software Server 1.0:
CedratSoftwareServer-1.0-1.el5.x86_64.rpm,
the rpms allowing to install the Flux documentation and examples:
Flux11.2-Documentation-english-11.2-1.el5.noarch.rpm,
Flux11.2-Documentation-francais-11.2-1.el5.noarch.rpm,
Flux11.2-Examples-11.2-1.el5.noarch.rpm and
Flux11.2-doc_examples-common-11.2-1.el5.noarch.rpm.
In order to install Flux Version 11.2, you will thus also have to install the
licensing system, Cedrat Software Server 1.0 and the Flux documentation and
examples.
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Flux

Flux V11.2
installation

Flux installation

The Flux Version 11.2 installation requires three phases:


Preliminary note:
You must have the administrator rights to perform this installation
If you are in the root account, there will be no additional step
If you are in an unprivileged account, you will have to type the root password
when you are asked, then to click on the OK button

Phase
1
2

Description
Insertion of the Flux DVD into the drive
If you have a USB dongle for the license, you will compulsorily
have to install the corresponding dongle driver:
- For the green dongles: Aladdin dongle driver installation
aksusbd-redhat-1.14-3.i386.rpm (see following block)
- For the blue dongles: 64-bit Wibu dongle driver installation
WkRt-Lin64-6.0.501-1.x86_64.rpm (see following block)
If you do not have any USB dongle for the license, then you will
go to phase 3
Flux Version 11.2 installation (see following block):
Flux11.2-11.2-1.el5.x86_64.rpm (Flux V11.2),
Cedrat_Flexnet-11.11.J-1.el5.x86_64.rpm (licensing system),
CedratSoftwareServer-1.0-1.el5.x86_64.rpm (Cedrat Software
Server 1.0),
Flux11.2-Documentation-english-11.2-1.el5.noarch.rpm
(English documentation),
Flux11.2-Documentation-francais-11.2-1.el5.noarch.rpm
(French documentation),
Flux11.2-Examples-11.2-1.el5.noarch.rpm (examples),
Flux11.2-doc_examples-common-11.2-1.el5.noarch.rpm
(common data).
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Flux installation

Install the
Aladdin dongle
driver (green
dongle)

Flux

If you have a green USB dongle for the license, you will compulsorily have
to install the Aladdin dongle driver.
In order to install the Aladdin dongle driver, you must install the rpm
aksusbd-redhat-1.14-3.i386.rpm, to do this, with the Gnome desktop,
follow these instructions:
Step
1
2
3
4

Action
Double-click on the file: aksusbd-redhat-1.14-3.i386.rpm
In the Installing packages window, click on the Apply button
In the Unable to verify aksusbd-redhat-1.14-3.i386 window,
click on the Install anyway button
In the Software installed successfully window, click on the OK
button

Note:
If you do not use the Gnome desktop or if you do not want to install the Aladdin
dongle driver graphically, then you can perform the installation through the
command line, using the following command:
rpm ivh aksusbd-redhat-1.14-3.i386.rpm

Install the
Wibu dongle
driver (blue
dongle)

If you have a blue USB dongle for the license, you will compulsorily have to
install the Wibu dongle driver.
In order to install the Wibu dongle driver: you must install the rpm WkRtLin64-6.0.501-1.x86_64.rpm, to do this, with the Gnome desktop, on
x86_64 architecture, follow these instructions:
Step
1
2
3
4

Action
Double-click on the file: WkRt-Lin64-6.0.501-1.x86_64.rpm
In the Installing packages window, click on the Apply button
In the Unable to verify WkRt-Lin64-6.0.501-1.x86_64
window, click on the Install anyway button
In the Software installed successfully window, click on the
OK button

Note:
If you do not use the Gnome desktop or if you do not want to install the Wibu
dongle driver graphically, then you can perform the installation through the
command line, using the following command, on x86_64 architecture:
rpm ivh WkRt-Lin64-6.0.501-1.x86_64.rpm

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Flux

Install Flux
Version 11.2 on
x86_64
architecture

Flux installation

In order to install Flux Version 11.2 on x86_64 architecture, in the default


installation directory or in another directory, follow the following procedures:
In order to install Flux Version 11.2 in the default installation directory
/opt/Cedrat:
with the Gnome desktop, follow these instructions:
Step
1

2
3
4
5
6

Action
In the file manager, select the 7 rpms:
Flux11.2-11.2-1.el5.x86_64.rpm
Cedrat_Flexnet-11.11.J-1.el5.x86_64.rpm
CedratSoftwareServer-1.0-1.el5.x86_64.rpm
Flux11.2-Documentation-english-11.2-1.el5.noarch.rpm
Flux11.2-Documentation-francais-11.2-1.el5.noarch.rpm
Flux11.2-Examples-11.2-1.el5.noarch.rpm
Flux11.2-doc_examples-common-11.2-1.el5.noarch.rpm
Select the contextual menu (right click) Open with "Software
Installer"
Enter the root password
In the Installing packages window, click on the Apply button
In the License Manager 11.11 window, configure your license*
now if you want, or later
In the Software installed successfully window, click on the OK
button

Note:
If you do not use the Gnome desktop or if you do not want to install Flux Version
11.2 graphically, then you can perform the installation through the command line,
using the following command (Flux V11.2 will be installed in the default
installation directory /opt/Cedrat):
rpm ivh Flux11.2-11.2-1.el5.x86_64.rpm Cedrat_Flexnet11.11.J-1.el5.x86_64.rpm CedratSoftwareServer-1.01.el5.x86_64.rpm Flux11.2-Documentation-english-11.21.el5.noarch.rpm Flux11.2-Documentation-francais-11.21.el5.noarch.rpm Flux11.2-Examples-11.2-1.el5.noarch.rpm
Flux11.2-doc_examples-common-11.2-1.el5.noarch.rpm
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Flux installation

Install Flux
Version 11.2 on
x86_64
architecture
(continued)

Flux

In order to install Flux Version 11.2 in an installation directory different


from the default one:
you must install the rpms using the option --prefix, to do this, from a
terminal, run the command:
rpm --prefix=/other/installdir ivh Flux11.2-11.21.el5.x86_64.rpm Cedrat_Flexnet-11.11.J1.el5.x86_64.rpm CedratSoftwareServer-1.01.el5.x86_64.rpm Flux11.2-Documentation-english-11.21.el5.noarch.rpm Flux11.2-Documentation-francais11.2-1.el5.noarch.rpm Flux11.2-Examples-11.21.el5.noarch.rpm Flux11.2-doc_examples-common-11.21.el5.noarch.rpm

The License Manager 11.11 window appears, you can then configure
your license* now if you want, or later.
* For a Nodelocked license, the license configuration is described

in the Section 2.1 (Page 23)


For a Network license, the license configuration is described in
the Section 2.2 (Page 25)

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Licensing system

2.

Licensing system

Introduction

This chapter presents the Flux licensing system and the different Flux license
types.

Licensing
system

The Flux licensing system is Flexnet.


Flux Version 11.2 is provided with the licensing system: Flexnet Version
11.11

Two license
types

There are two license types for two operating modes:


the Nodelocked license for using Flux on a single computer
the Network license for using Flux in a local network

Contents

This chapter contains the following topics:


Topic
Nodelocked license
Network license
Appendix

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See Page
23
25
39

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2.1.

Licensing system

Nodelocked license

Definition

With a Nodelocked license, Flux can be used on a single computer.

Where to install

In the case of a Nodelocked license, Flux and the license are installed on the
same computer.

Supplied
components

The following components are supplied for a Nodelocked license:


two license files:
- one license file for 32-bit operating system
The file name contains the following character string:
NODELOCKED32
- one license file for 64-bit operating system
The file name contains the following character string:
NODELOCKED64
and possibly a USB dongle:
There are two dongle types:
- Aladdin dongle: green dongle
- Wibu dongle: blue dongle

Installation

The Nodelocked license installation consists in configuring the license in


Flux, that is to say indicating to Flux the license file.
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Licensing system

Configure the
license in Flux

Flux

In order to configure the license in Flux, in the case of a Nodelocked license,


follow these instructions:
Step
0
1

4
5
6
7

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Action
Log in as administrator
If you have a USB dongle for the license, then you must connect
it to the USB port
If you do not have any USB dongle for the license, then go to
step 2
Copy the license file (.lic) that you have received by email (from
the commercial team), to your hard disk:
On Windows: for example you can create a directory
C:\Cedrat\License and copy the license file to this directory
On Linux: for example you can create a directory
/opt/Cedrat/License and copy the license file to this directory
Start the License Manager 11.11:
On Windows :
- Click on the Start menu
- Click on the Programs menu
- Click on the Cedrat menu
- Click on the License_Manager menu
On Linux :
- Click on the Applications menu
- Click on the Cedrat menu
- Click on the License Manager (root) menu
In the License Manager 11.11 window, select the License
Client computer tab
In the License Client computer tab, check the Nodelocked
License box
Click on the Add license file button
In the Add license file window:
Select the license file (.lic)
On a
License file containing
system
the character string
32 bits
NODELOCKED32
64 bits
NODELOCKED64
Click on the Add license file button
Select the menus File then Exit or click on the cross at the top
right corner to close the License Manager

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2.2.

Licensing system

Network license

Definition

With a Network license, Flux can be used on multiple computers on a local


network.

Where to install

In the case of a Network license, in general, Flux and the license server are
installed on two different computers:
the license server is installed on a server computer,
Flux is installed on client computers.
Flux and the license server can possibly be installed on the same computer.
Note: If your version of Flexnet server is older than the one we provide: V11.11, you
must compulsorily install this new version.

Supplied
components

The following components are supplied for a Network license:


a single license file, valid on 32-bit and 64-bit systems.
The file name contains the following character string:
NETWORK
and possibly a USB dongle:
There are two dongle types:
- Aladdin dongle: green dongle
- Wibu dongle: blue dongle

Installation

The Network license installation requires three steps:


Step
1
2
3

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Action
Install the license server (server computer)
Configure and start the license server (server computer)
Configure the license in Flux (client computers)

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Flux

2.2.1. License server installation (server computer)


Introduction

This paragraph deals with the Flexnet license server installation for using
Flux on a local network.
Reminder:
The license server is installed on the server computer,
Flux is installed on client computers.

License server
function

In the case of a Network license, the license server function is, generally,
provided by a single license server.
It is possible to setup a license server with three redundant servers (triad).
This will provide a more fault-tolerant operation.

Where to install
the license
server

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The Flexnet license server can be installed on:


a Windows computer
a Linux computer: RedHat Enterprise Linux 5 for x86_64 architecture.

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2.2.1.1

Licensing system

License server installation on Windows

Installed
components

The automatic installation installs the following components:


The licensing system: Flexnet V11.11
A tool allowing the license configuration: License Manager
And if your license is locked on a dongle, the USB dongle drivers: the
Aladdin dongle driver (for the green dongles) or/and the Wibu dongle
driver (for the blue dongles).

Installation
directory

The licensing system: Flexnet V11.11 and its configuration tool: License
Manager are installed in the sub-directory Flexnet, itself installed:
by default, in the directory C:\Cedrat
or in any other directory specified by the user during the installation.
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Install the
license server
on a Windows
server
computer

Flux

In order to install the Flexnet Version 11.11 license server on a Windows


server computer, follow these instructions:

Step
0
1
2

3
4
5

Action
Log in as administrator
Close all the applications in use
Insert the Flux DVD into the drive
If the DVD drive autoplay function is active, then go to step 3
If the DVD drive autoplay function is not active, then open a
Windows Explorer, then click on the DVD drive icon and run
the executable file:
CedratSetup.exe
In the installation supervisor window, click on Flexnet server
11.11 to install the Flexnet Version 11.11 license server
In the Cedrat Licensing System 11.11 Setup window, click on
the Next button to continue installing the licensing system
In the new Cedrat Licensing System 11.11 Setup window:
- Check the Aladdin dongle driver box to install the dongle driver
required if you have a green USB dongle for the license
- Check the Wibu dongle driver box to install the dongle driver
required if you have a blue USB dongle for the license
- Check the Start menu shortcut box to add the License Manager
shortcut in the Start menu
- Check the Desktop shortcut box to add the License Manager
shortcut on the desktop
- Check the Quick launch shortcut box to add the License
Manager shortcut in the quick launch bar
Click on the Next button to continue installing the licensing
system
In the new Cedrat Licensing System 11.11 Setup window:
Choose an installation directory:
- By default, the installation directory is: C:\Cedrat
- You can specify another installation directory, then:
click on the Browse button
Click on the Install button to start the licensing system
installation
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Licensing system

Install the
license server
on a Windows
server
computer
(continued)

In the last Cedrat Licensing System 11.11 Setup window:


If you want to immediately go through the license configuration,
keep the Run license manager box checked (see Paragraph
2.2.2, Page 33)
Click on the Finish button to complete the licensing system
installation
In the installation supervisor window, click on Quit to exit the
installation.

In the case of three redundant servers, repeat the procedure on each server.

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2.2.1.2

Flux

License server installation on Linux

Installation
directory

The licensing system: Flexnet V11.11 and its configuration tool: License
Manager are installed in the sub-directory Flexnet, itself installed:
by default, in the directory /opt/Cedrat
or in any other directory specified by the user during the installation.

License server
installation on a
Linux server
computer

The Flexnet Version 11.11 license server installation on a Linux server


computer requires three phases:
Preliminary note:
You must have the administrator rights to perform this installation
If you are in the root account, there will be no additional step
If you are in an unprivileged account, you will have to type the root password
when you are asked, then to click on the OK button

Phase
1
2

Signature

Description
Insertion of the Flux DVD into the drive
If you have a USB dongle for the license, you will compulsorily
have to install the corresponding dongle driver:
- For the green dongles: Aladdin dongle driver installation
aksusbd-redhat-1.14-3.i386.rpm (see following block)
- For the blue dongles: 64-bit Wibu dongle driver installation
WkRt-Lin64-6.0.501-1.x86_64.rpm (see following block)
If you do not have any USB dongle for the license, then you will
go to phase 3
Licensing system installation:
Cedrat_Flexnet-11.11.J-1.el5.x86_64.rpm (see following block)

Our rpms are digitally signed.


In order to verify the signature, we provide our public key in the file:
Cedrat_rpm_key.pub
In order to install this key, run the command:
rpm -import Cedrat_rpm_key.pub
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Install the
Aladdin dongle
driver (green
dongle)

Licensing system

If you have a green USB dongle for the license, you will compulsorily have
to install the Aladdin dongle driver.
In order to install the Aladdin dongle driver, you must install the rpm
aksusbd-redhat-1.14-3.i386.rpm, to do this, with the Gnome desktop,
follow these instructions:
Step
1
2
3
4

Action
Double-click on the file: aksusbd-redhat-1.14-3.i386.rpm
In the Installing packages window, click on the Apply button
In the Unable to verify aksusbd-redhat-1.14-3.i386 window,
click on the Install anyway button
In the Software installed successfully window, click on the OK
button

Note:
If you do not use the Gnome desktop or if you do not want to install the Aladdin
dongle driver graphically, then you can perform the installation through the
command line, using the following command:
rpm ivh aksusbd-redhat-1.14-3.i386.rpm

Install the
Wibu dongle
driver (blue
dongle)

If you have a blue USB dongle for the license, you will compulsorily have to
install the Wibu dongle driver.
In order to install the Wibu dongle driver: you must install the rpm WkRtLin64-6.0.501-1.x86_64.rpm, to do this, with the Gnome desktop, on
x86_64 architecture, follow these instructions:
Step
1
2
3
4

Action
Double-click on the file: WkRt-Lin64-6.0.501-1.x86_64.rpm
In the Installing packages window, click on the Apply button
In the Unable to verify WkRt-Lin64-6.0.501-1.x86_64
window, click on the Install anyway button
In the Software installed successfully window, click on the
OK button

Note:
If you do not use the Gnome desktop or if you do not want to install the Wibu
dongle driver graphically, then you can perform the installation through the
command line, using the following command, on x86_64 architecture:
rpm ivh WkRt-Lin64-6.0.501-1.x86_64.rpm
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Install the
licensing system
on x86_64
architecture

Flux

In order to install the licensing system on x86_64 architecture, in the default


installation directory or in another directory, follow the following procedures:
In order to install the licensing system in the default installation directory
/opt/Cedrat:
you must install the rpm Cedrat_Flexnet-11.11.J-1.el5.x86_64.rpm, to
do this, with the Gnome desktop, follow these instructions:
Step
1
2
3
4

Action
Double-click on the file: Cedrat_Flexnet-11.11.J1.el5.x86_64.rpm
In the Installing packages window, click on the Apply button
In the License Manager 11.11 window, configure your license
now if you want, or later (cf Paragraph 2.2.2, Page 33)
In the Software installed successfully window, click on the OK
button

Note:
If you do not use the Gnome desktop or if you do not want to install the licensing
system graphically, then you can perform the installation through the command line,
using the following command (the licensing system will be installed in the default
installation directory /opt/Cedrat):
rpm ivh Cedrat_Flexnet-11.11.J-1.el5.x86_64.rpm

In order to install the licensing system in an installation directory


different from the default one:
you must install the rpm Cedrat_Flexnet-11.11.J-1.el5.x86_64.rpm
using the option --prefix, to do this, from a terminal, run the
command:
rpm --prefix=/other/installdir ivh Cedrat_Flexnet11.11.J-1.el5.x86_64.rpm

The License Manager 11.11 window appears, you can then configure
your license now if you want, or later (cf Paragraph 2.2.2, Page 33).
In the case of three redundant servers, repeat the procedure on each server.

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2.2.2. License server configuration and startup (server computer)


Introduction

This paragraph deals with the Flexnet license server configuration and startup
on the server computer (computer where is installed the Flexnet license
server). You can do it either automatically, or manually (see following
blocks).
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Licensing system

Configure and
start the license
server (server
computer)
automatically

Flux

In order to configure and start the license server on the server computer
automatically, that is to say via the License Manager, follow these
instructions:
Step
0
1

4
5
6

Action
Log in as administrator (server computer)
If you have a USB dongle for the license, then you must connect
it to the USB port
If you do not have any USB dongle for the license, then go to
step 2
Copy the license file (.lic) that you have received by email (from
the commercial team), to your hard disk:
On Windows: for example you can create a directory
C:\Cedrat\License and copy the license file to this directory
On Linux: for example you can create a directory
/opt/Cedrat/License and copy the license file to this directory
Start the License Manager 11.11:
On Windows:
- Click on the Start menu
- Click on the Programs menu
- Click on the Cedrat menu
- Click on the License_Manager menu
On Linux:
- Click on the Applications menu
- Click on the Cedrat menu
- Click on the License Manager (root) menu
In the License Manager 11.11 window, select the License
Server computer tab
In the License Server computer tab, click on the Set license
file button
In the Set license file window:
Select the license file (.lic) containing the character string:
NETWORK
Click on the Set license file button
Select the menus File then Exit or click on the cross at the top
right corner to close the License Manager

In the case of three redundant servers, repeat the procedure on each server.
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Configure and
start the license
server (server
computer)
manually

Licensing system

If you prefer configuring and starting the license server on the server
computer by yourself:
On Windows, see paragraph 2.3.1, Page 40,
On Linux, see paragraph 2.3.2, Page 44.

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Flux

2.2.3. Flux license configuration (client computers)


Introduction

Configuring the license in Flux means indicating to Flux the license server(s).

Configure the
license in Flux
with a single
license server

In order to configure the license in Flux if the licensing service is provided by


a single license server, follow these instructions:

Step
0
1

2
3
4
5
6

Action
Log in as administrator
Start the License Manager 11.11:
On Windows :
- Click on the Start menu
- Click on the Programs menu
- Click on the Cedrat menu
- Click on the License_Manager menu
On Linux :
- Click on the Applications menu
- Click on the Cedrat menu
- Click on the License Manager (root) menu
In the License Manager 11.11 window, select the License
Client computer tab
In the License Client computer tab, check the Network
License box
Click on the Add network identifier button
In the Add network identifier window, check the Single license
server radio button
Use the following syntax:
@host
host being the name of the license server computer

Note (advanced installation):


You can also use the following syntax:
port@host
port being the TCP/IP port number
host being the name of the license server computer
By default, no TCP/IP port is specified in the license file (this port number is
optional).
If you want to specify a port number, you will have to set it as the fourth parameter
in the first line (SERVER line) of the license file.
For example, if the license server name is cedratdemo and if you did not specify any
port, you will have to enter, in the first line:
@cedratdemo

Select the menus File then Exit or click on the cross at the top
right corner to close the License Manager
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Configure the
license in Flux
with three
redundant
license servers

Licensing system

In order to configure the license in Flux if the licensing service is provided by


three redundant license servers, follow these instructions:

Step
0
1

2
3
4
5
6

Action
Log in as administrator
Start the License Manager 11.11:
On Windows :
- Click on the Start menu
- Click on the Programs menu
- Click on the Cedrat menu
- Click on the License_Manager menu
On Linux :
- Click on the Applications menu
- Click on the Cedrat menu
- Click on the License Manager (root) menu
In the License Manager 11.11 window, select the License
Client computer tab
In the License Client computer tab, check the Network
License box
Click on the Add network identifier button
In the Add network identifier window, check the Triad (three
redundant servers) radio button
Use the following syntax to specify the three license servers
names:
port@host1
port@host2
port@host3
port being the TCP/IP port number
host1, host2 and host3 being the three license servers names
By default, the port 27001 is specified in the license file.
For example, if the three license servers names are cedratdemo1,
cedratdemo2 and cedratdemo3 and if you did not modify the port, you
will have to enter:
in the first line:
27001@cedratdemo1
in the second line:
27001@cedratdemo2
in the third line:
27001@cedratdemo3
Note (advanced installation):
If you want to specify another port number, you will have to modify the
fourth parameter in the first line (SERVER line) of the license file.

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Select the menus File then Exit or click on the cross at the top
right corner to close the License Manager

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2.3.

Contents

Licensing system

Appendix

This section contains the following topics:


Manual configuration of the license server on Windows
Manual configuration of the license server on Linux
Error messages and meanings

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2.3.1. Manual configuration of the license server on Windows


Introduction

The procedure requires four steps:


Step
1
2
3
4

Action
Copy the .lic license file to your hard disk
Configure the .lic license file, that is to say, insert the license
server(s) name(s) in the license file
Configure the Flexnet license service
Start the Flexnet license server

Copy the
license file
(Step 1)

First, you will have to copy the license file (.lic) that you have received by
email (from the commercial team) to your hard disk:
for example you can create a directory C:\Cedrat\License and copy the
license file to this directory.

Configure the
license file
(Step 2)

In order to configure the .lic license file, follow these instructions:

Step
1
2

Action
Open the .lic license file with a text editor, for example Notepad
Replace the text my_server in the SERVER line (first line) with
the server name (see following block).
In the case of three redundant servers, you have to modify the
three SERVER lines.

For example, if the server name is cedratdemo, then the first line of the license file
will be as follows:

Example with a USB dongle:


- Aladdin dongle (green dongle)
SERVER cedratdemo FLEXID=9-44074EB8
- Wibu dongle (blue dongle)
SERVER cedratdemo FLEXID= 10-0bebcbdc
Example without any USB dongle:
SERVER cedratdemo 004005537d54

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How to get the


server name
(Step 2)

Licensing system

In order to get the server name, you can use the following method:

Step
1
2
3
4
5

Action
Click on the Start menu
Click on the Settings menu
Click on the Control Panel menu
Double-click on System
In the System Properties window, click on the Computer Name
tab
The server name is then displayed in the Computer name field.
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Configure the
license service
(Step 3)

Flux

In order to configure the Flexnet license service, follow these instructions:

Step
0
1

3
4
5
6
7

8
9

Action
Log in as administrator
If you have a USB dongle for the license, then you must connect
it to the USB port
If you do not have any USB dongle for the license, then go to
step 2
Start the License Manager 11.11:
Click on the Start menu
Click on the Programs menu
Click on the Cedrat menu
Click on the License_Manager menu
In the License Manager 11.11 window, select the License
Server computer tab
In the License Server computer tab, click on the Launch
LMTOOLS button
In the LMTOOLS window, in the Service/License File tab, check
the Configuration using Services radio button, in order to display
the Config Services tab
Select the Config Services tab
Enter the full path name for the lmgrd_cedrat program, for
example:
C:\Cedrat\Flexnet\win32\lmgrd_cedrat.exe
Enter the full path name for the license file, for example:
C:\Cedrat\License\license.lic
Enter the full path name for the debug file, for example:
C:\Cedrat\Flexnet\win32\lmgrd_cedrat.log
During the first installation, this file does not exist: you have to
enter its name manually
This file is important for an effective support
Check the Use Services and Start Server at Power Up boxes in
order to start the license service automatically at boot
Click on the Save Service button to save the configuration
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Start the license


server (Step 4)

Licensing system

In order to start the Flexnet license server, follow these instructions:


Step
1
2

Action
In the LMTOOLS window, select the Start/Stop/Reread tab
Click on the Start Server button

Note:
You can check that the server has started correctly by selecting the Server Status tab
and by clicking on the Perform Status Enquiry button.

How to stop the


license server

In order to stop the license server, follow these instructions:


Step
1
2

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Action
In the LMTOOLS window, select the Start/Stop/Reread tab
Click on the Stop Server button

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2.3.2. Manual configuration of the license server on Linux


Introduction

The procedure requires four steps:


Step
1
2
3
4

Action
Copy the .lic license file to your hard disk
Configure the .lic license file, that is to say, insert the license
server(s) name(s) in the license file
Configure the Flexnet license service
Install and start the Flexnet license service

Copy the
license file
(Step 1)

First, you will have to copy the license file (.lic) that you have received by
email (from the commercial team) to your hard disk:
for example you can create a directory /opt/Cedrat/License and copy the
license file to this directory.

Configure the
license file
(Step 2)

In order to configure the .lic license file, follow these instructions:


Step
1
2

Action
Open the .lic license file with a text editor, for example gedit
Replace the text my_server in the SERVER line (first line) with
the server name (see following block).
In the case of three redundant servers, you have to modify the
three SERVER lines.

For example, if the server name is cedratdemo, then the first line of the license file
will be as follows:
Example with a USB dongle:
- Aladdin dongle (green dongle)
SERVER cedratdemo FLEXID=9-44074EB8
- Wibu dongle (blue dongle)
SERVER cedratdemo FLEXID= 10-0bebcbdc
Example without any USB dongle:
SERVER cedratdemo 004005537d54

How to get the


server name
(Step 2)

In order to get the server name, you can use the following method:
Step
1
2

Action
Open a terminal (for example, you can right click on the desktop
to display the contextual menu)
Type the hostname command
The server name is then displayed
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Configure the
license service
(Step 3)

Licensing system

In order to configure the Flexnet license service, follow these instructions:

Step
1

Action
Copy the reference file:
cedrat_flexnet.conf, located in the directory:
<Install dir>/Flexnet/lin64
to the directory:
<Install dir>/etc
under the name (exactly): Flexnet.conf
Configure the cedrat_flexnetd license service.
This configuration is performed by modifying the configuration
file:
<Install dir>/etc/Flexnet.conf
The following table describes the different actions required to
modify the file:

Action
DO NOT modify the variables:
FLEXNET_CONF
FLEXNET_HOME
Set the LICENSE_FILE variable to the
complete license file name
Set the LOG_FILE variable to the server
log file name

Set the LMGRD_USER variable to the


account which will execute the license
service
If this is an unprivileged account, create
it and assign it to the LMGRD_USER
variable
If this is the root account (not
recommended), assign an empty string to
the LMGRD_USER variable
Possibly:
Additional options can be inserted in the
variable (empty by default) :
LMGRD_OPTIONS

Comments
A modification of these variables will invalidate
the service.
The default value is:
LICENSE_FILE=$FLEXNET_CONF/license.lic
By default, this variable is set to:
LOG_FILE=/var/log/cedrat_lmgrd.log
You can keep this default value.
If this variable remains empty, all the log will be
directed to syslog.
Note that in this case the log volume can increase
dramatically and blur the system log.
For security issues, the best practice is to use an
unprivileged account for executing this service.

The different available options are documented in


the License Administration Guide FlexNet
Publisher Licensing Toolkit 11.11, Chapter 10
"lmgrd - License Server Manager".
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Licensing system

Install the
license service
(Step 4)

Flux

In order to install the Flexnet license service, from a terminal, execute the
script:
install_cedrat_flexnetd.sh

This script is located in the directory:


<Install dir>/Flexnet/lin64
Start the license
service (Step 4)

In order to start the Flexnet license service, from a terminal, run the
command:
service cedrat_flexnetd start

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2.3.3.

Licensing system

Error messages and meanings

Introduction

This paragraph presents error messages with their meanings.


Invalid host
The hostid of this system does not match the hostid
specified in the license file
Feature:
Hostid:
License path:
FLEXnet Licensing error: -9,57.
For further information, refer to the FLEXnet Licensing documentation,
available at "www.flexerasoftware.com".

Error message
specific to the
installation

It can mean that:


With a USB dongle:
- the USB dongle is defective, or
- the USB dongle is incorrectly connected to the USB port, or
- the USB dongle number does not match the one set in the license file, or
- the USB dongle driver is incorrectly installed...
Without any USB dongle:
- the Ethernet card number does not match the one set in the license file.
Feature has expired
Feature:
Expire date:
License path:
FLEXnet Licensing error: -10,32
For further information, refer to the FLEXnet Licensing documentation,
available at "www.flexerasoftware.com".

Error message
due to the
deadline

It means that the license file has expired.


Using Flux with
a temporary
license

Warning: Flux does not work in the following conditions:


use of a temporary license file (with a deadline)
modification of the date and/or time of the computer
Therefore, it is forbidden to change the date of your computer if you use a
temporary license file.
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Licensing system

Error message
due to the
software
version

Flux

License file does not support this version.


Feature:
Application version > License version: 11.2 > 11.1
License path:
FLEXnet Licensing error:-21,126
For further information, refer to the FLEXnet Licensing documentation,
available at "www.flexerasoftware.com".
It means that the used software version is not the one allowed by the license,
for example: using Flux V11.2 while the version allowed by the license is
Flux V11.1.

Error message
due to the
allowed
applications

No such feature exists


Feature:
License path:
FLEXnet Licensing error: -5,357
For further information, refer to the FLEXnet Licensing documentation,
available at "www.flexerasoftware.com".
It means that the used application is not licensed.

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3.

Accessing the documentation and examples

Accessing the documentation and examples

Introduction

This chapter presents how to access the Flux V11.2 documentation and
examples.

How to access
the Flux V11.2
documentation
and examples

You can access the Flux V11.2 documentation and examples:


either from the Flux DVD
or on your hard disk, in the installation directory of the Flux V11.2
documentation and examples
or from the Flux Supervisor

From the Flux


DVD

You can directly access the Flux V11.2 documentation and examples from the
Flux DVD, in the directory:
FluxDocExamples_11.2

On your hard
disk

You can access the Flux V11.2 documentation and examples, after having
installed Flux V11.2 in its installation directory:
<Install. dir.>\FluxDocExamples_11.2
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Accessing the documentation and examples

From the Flux


Supervisor

Flux

You can access the Flux V11.2 documentation and examples from the Flux
Supervisor by performing the following actions:
For the .pdf files only: user guide, examples,
Step
1

Action
From the Flux Supervisor:
Select the dimension you are interested in: 2D, Skew or 3D by
clicking on the corresponding button
Click on the ? button then select the Documents menu
In the Documents windows:
Select the .pdf file you are interested in
Click on the Read button

For the examples: . pdf files and Flux projects


(only available in 2D and Skew for the moment)
Step
1
2
3
4

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Action
From the Flux Supervisor:
Select the dimension you are interested in: 2D or Skew by
clicking on the corresponding button
Select the directory in which the example will be opened
Click on the Open example context
Select the example you are interested in
The corresponding .pdf file is then displayed
Click on the Open the selected example button
The corresponding Flux project is then opened in Flux

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