This article explains how to check out a Floating license.
From an Ansys Enterprise license manager on a different computer
- Open the Launcher
- Navigate to Licenses > Floating tab
- Select "Enterprise (Ansys)" from the License Manager Selection
- Enter the HostName or IP of your Ansys Enterprise license server on the Server field
- Use Default port. Otherwise, specify the port number.
Note: If you have a managed network or a dedicated license server, consult with your IT Department or System Administrator for this information. - "Apply" to save.
- "Restart" the launcher, or when prompted.
- Open and run the simulation tool directly or from the launcher.
From a Lumerical FlexLM running on a different computer
- Open the Launcher
- Navigate to Licenses > Floating tab
- Select "Business (Lumerical)" from the License Manager Selection
- Enter the HostName or IP of your Lumerical Flexnet license server on the Server field
- Use Default port. Otherwise, specify the port number.
Note: If you have a managed network or a dedicated license server, consult with your IT Department or System Administrator for this information. - "Apply" to save and apply your settings.
- "Restart" launcher, or when prompted.
- Clicking on the "View your active license on the FlexNet dashboard" link at the bottom, allows you to verify if the license server is running and see the list of available licenses.
Triad redundant license servers ONLY
Check "Configure redundant servers" and enter the HostNames or IP of your triad license servers.
From a license manager running on the same machine
- If your license manager is running on the same computer as your Lumerical software, then no configuration is required. Simply start your Lumerical software.
- If you receive a licensing error, ensure that 'localhost' is set as your Server, and 'Default port' is selected.
