Update an Existing License Server

If a license server is already in place, simply replace the current sfpflv2.dat file with the new one provided by the Actify license manager, then perform a Stop, Start, ReRead.

Next, verify that the license server is up and running:

1. Navigate to the Service Status tab.
2. Select Perform Status Enquiry.
3. At the bottom of the listing, you should see text similar to the following:
   
   Users of 3DView35-Core: (Total of 2 licenses issued; Total of 0 licenses in use)
   Users of SpinFire11: (Total of 2 licenses issued; Total of 0 licenses in use)

New License Server Installation

Prior to installing the new floating license software, ensure the following:

1. Obtain the two necessary floating license files: license.al and sfpflv2.dat.
2. A Windows-based server is available for the installation. Actify can provide either 32-bit or 64-bit Floating License Server software; the installation procedure is the same for both.

Then proceed with the installation:

1. Download the appropriate installation package.
   1. ActifyFloatingLicenseServer.x64.exe for 64-bit systems.
   2. ActifyFloatingLicenseServer.x86.exe for 32-bit systems.
2. Double-click the file name to start the InstallShield Wizard. 
3. On the welcome screen, click Next to continue.
    
4. Next, read the Software License Agreement. To continue the installation, click the I accept the terms in the license agreement radio button. then Next. 
   
5. The next screen allows you to browse for and select your sfpflv2.dat file (see above). The installation will automatically place this in the correct folder. Click the Next button.
   (If you have not received a the license file, click the Next button to continue.)
   
6. Click the Install button.
   
7. A status bar shows the progress of the installation. Installation takes less than three minutes to complete.
   
8. The final screen lets you know the installation is complete. Press the Finish button to exit.
   

Post Installation

The license manager software is installed in the C:\Program Files\Actify\Floating License Manager folder (for 64-bit). You can verify the files have been installed there.

If you didn't supply the .dat file earlier (Step 5), you need to manually configure the floating license server. To do this:

1. Copy the sfpflv2.dat file to the C:\Program Files\Actify\Floating License Manager folder.
2. Start the lmtools.exe. 
   
3. Select the Config Services tab.
   
4. Enter the Service Name as Actify License Manager.
5. Browse and find the lmgrd.exe path.
6. Browse and find the sfpflv2.dat path.
7. Make sure Start Server at Power Up and Use Services are checked.
8. Click on the Save Service button.
   
   
9. Select the Start/Stop/Reread tab.
10. Click Start Server.
11. Click ReRead License File.

Verify Service

1. In LMTools, click on the Server Status and click on the Perform Status Enquiry.
2. Verify there are no errors.
3. Once the system is set up correctly, one can check Windows Services to see the Actify License Manager status as Started.
   

Activating SpinFire Ultimate

Once the floating license server has been set up, SpinFire Ultimate can be activated.

There are three different activation methods.

1. Use the Seat ID and Activate Online.
2. Use the license.al file by using the Read License File button.
3. Use the new Server Activation feature (Seat ID and license.al files are not required).

To use Server Activation,

Click the Change Server Parameters... button.
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Confirm the changes. 
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Click the License Server Status button to see the number of licenses used and when the license was taken.
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If the activation fails, the following error message appears indicating that the application is in Reader Mode. Verify that the server name and MAC address are correct and try again. 
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If activation is successful, you will be directed to the SpinFire Ultimate registration page.
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To view license status, run LMTools on the server, and select the Server Status tab. Click the Perform Status Enquiry button.
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Troubleshooting

Firewall Configuration

The server system must allow for two programs to communicate across the network. Allow for the actifyd.exe program and the lmgrd.exe program through the firewall.

Firewall Set-up

1. Go to Control Panel->Windows Firewall (If you are in category view, you might need to go into System & Security first.)
2. Go to Advanced Settings in Windows Firewall (should be in the action list on the left side)
3. Go to the Inbound rules ( there is tree in the left and it should be under the root item)
4. Create a new rule ( you can right click on Inbound rules->New Rule, or, select the Action "New Rule" from the list on the right)
5. Select Rule Type as Program. Click Next
6. Select This Program Path and browse to lmgrd.exe (the new 64 bit lmgrd). Click Next
7. Select Allow the connection. Click Next
8. Select Domain, Private, Public (three checkboxes). Click Next
9. Give a name to the rule (e.g. Actify_LMGRD). Click Finish.
10. Repeat the steps above for actifyd.exe (it’s in the same folder as lmgrd.exe)