License Source Configuration

The License Source Configuration dialog box is used identify the location of the software license.

Machine Based License

Select Setup a machine based license when you have a machine based USB license key (dongle) or the license file contains a single license that will not be accessed from other workstations.

License Source Configuration: Select the license type.

Dongle: License is contained on a dongle.

File: License is contained in a file. Click and then select the *.swlic file provided by the sales team.

License Server

Select Setup a license server when you have a floating USB license key (dongle) or the license file will be accessed from other workstations.

License Source Configuration: Select the license source.

Dongle: License is contained on a dongle.

File: License is contained in a file. Click and then select the *.swlic file provided by the sales team.

Local Server Configuration: Identify the inbound port number and administrative options.

Inbound Port Number: Enter the port number that will be used for communication with the license server. The default will normally work, although this may need to be modified if working through a firewall.

Allow remote floating license queries: Allow users to open the License View window to see who is currently using licensed components.

Allow license status logging: Create a status file to track license use. See Logging Configuration options...

Logging Configuration Options

Log status to a file: Turn this item on to enable status logging. Information about license requests, license denials, and license frees are logged to a file.

Log File: Specify the location and the name of the log file.

Log status to a binary log file: Turn this item on to enable status logging to a binary log file. This option is typically used by developers for internal purposes so most users will not need to turn this on.

Binary Log File: Specify the location and the name of the binary log file.

Rotate log files: Turn this item on to rotate the log file out periodically so the file doesn't become too large. The rotated log file will have the name as specified with the date and time appended to it. The original log file will be cleared after the file has been rotated.

Schedule: Specify how often to rotate the license log file. The time specified is in local time.

Annually: Rotate the log file once a year on the specified date and time.
Monthly: Rotate the log file once a month on the specified date and time.
Weekly: Rotate the log file once a week on the specified day and time.
Daily: Rotate the log file once a day at the specified time.

Connection to a License Server

Select Setup a connection to a license server when you are accessing a license that is not housed on your workstation.

Server Name: Enter the name of the machine houses the dongle, or where the license file is installed.

Outbound Port Number: Enter the port number that will be used for communication with the license server. The default will normally work, although this may need to be modified if working through a firewall.

10Duke License

Select 10Duke License when you want to use SeisWare's web-based licensing. Note: This option is only available in SeisWare version 10.8 or later.

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