This article describes standalone license for the conventional licensing model.On this page:
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Overview
To run CSI software using a Standalone license, you must first decide whether you want to lock the license file to a Disk ID of a specific computer for to a Computer ID (USB key). Locking the license file to a Disk ID will enable you to run the CSI software only on a specific computer. Locking will need a license file (lservrc file) and a USB key (also known as Computer ID) the license is locked to. Locking the license file to a Computer ID (USB key) will give you greater flexibility as you will be able gives flexibility to run the software on any computer that has the USB key connected to it and the license file saved in the correct location. The USB key will be mailed to you by CSI.
Requesting a standalone license
In order for CSI to generate the license file for you, you will need to submit a license request form, available online at Licenses locked to a USB key will be emailed once the USB key has been shipped.
For users requesting licenses for older product versions (ETABS v9.5, SAP2000 v15, CSiBridge v15, SAFE v12 and earlier), please request your license at http://www.csiberkeleycsiamerica.com/sales/licensing/license-requestOnce we receive your license request, we will email you the license file.
Installing a standalone license
The license file can be installed by simply saving it copying the license file (lservrc file) into the program installation directory, ie. the same directory that contains the executable file of the program. The default directory CSI products are installed under is: C:\Program Files...\Computers and Structures\[PRODUCT NAME].
Troubleshooting standalone license problems
The following resources are available for troubleshooting problems related to standalone licenses:
- Licensing errors and their resolutions
- License Trouble Shooting Guide - Standalone - Disk ID.doc.doc - MS Word file available from CSI ftp site
- License Trouble Shooting Guide - Standalone - CID key.doc - MS Word file available from CSI ftp site