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License Manager 3
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License Manager 4
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Automation License Manager 5
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Programming and Operating Manual License Manager 6
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1 Product overview..........................................................................................................................................7
1.1 Introduction to the Automation License Manager.....................................................................7
1.2 Overview of the functions.........................................................................................................8
1.3 Licenses in the Automation License Manager.........................................................................9
1.4 Scope of delivery....................................................................................................................11
1.5 Worldwide help from "Support for License Management"......................................................11
2 Installation..................................................................................................................................................13
2.1 Installation requirements........................................................................................................13
2.2 Installing the Automation License Manager...........................................................................13
2.3 Uninstalling the Automation License Manager.......................................................................14
2.4 Installing plug-ins...................................................................................................................15
2.5 Upgrade of licenses...............................................................................................................15
3 Working with the Automation License Manager.........................................................................................17
3.1 User interface.........................................................................................................................17
3.1.1 User Interface of the Automation License Manager...............................................................17
3.1.2 Table columns in the object area...........................................................................................18
3.1.3 Settings in the Automation License Manager.........................................................................20
3.1.4 Feedback if Program Execution is Delayed...........................................................................21
3.1.5 Status Icons in the Automation License Manager..................................................................21
3.1.6 Icons in the toolbar.................................................................................................................23
3.1.7 Keyboard shortcuts................................................................................................................24
3.2 Views in the Automation License Manager............................................................................25
3.2.1 Standard views.......................................................................................................................25
3.2.2 Overview of the "Management", "Find", and "Log" views.......................................................25
3.2.3 Working in the "Management" view.......................................................................................26
3.2.4 Views drop-down list..............................................................................................................27
3.2.5 Working in the "Find" View.....................................................................................................28
3.2.6 Working with the "Log" and "Check out log" views.................................................................29
3.3 Handling license keys............................................................................................................30
3.3.1 Installing License Keys...........................................................................................................30
3.3.2 Displaying Installed License Keys..........................................................................................31
3.3.3 Displaying Installed software..................................................................................................31
3.3.4 Checking license keys............................................................................................................32
3.3.5 Transferring license keys.......................................................................................................33
3.3.6 Recovering license keys........................................................................................................34
3.3.7 Recovering license keys with the wizard................................................................................35
3.3.8 Managing keys in folders.......................................................................................................36
3.3.9 Creating folders......................................................................................................................38
3.3.10 Determining and synchronizing license requirements............................................................40
Introduction
The Automation License Manager is a product of Siemens AG Industry Sector. It is used to
manage license keys (the technical implementations of licenses).
Software products requiring license keys automatically report this requirement to the
Automation License Manager. When the Automation License Manager finds a valid license
key for this software, the software can be used in conformity with the end user license
agreement.
NOTICE
Conditions for secure operation of the Automation License Manager (ALM)
The ALM must be operated within a comprehensive security concept. The recommendations
on the Siemens Industrial Security website generally apply.
For more details, see:https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity (https://
www.industry.siemens.com/topics/global/de/industrial-security/Seiten/enfault.aspx)
In the PCS 7 & WinCC environment, the recommendations from the PCS7 & WinCC Security
Concept apply.
For more details, see: https://www.industry.siemens.com/topics/global/en/industrial-security/
support/Pages/white-papers.aspx (https://www.industry.siemens.com/topics/global/en/
industrial-security/support/seiten/whitepaper.aspx)
These include, among other features, defense in depth, partitioning into security cells, user
administration, access control, as well as the use of anti-virus solutions and firewalls.
In particular, the ALM may only be used in trustworthy networks.
Clients of the Automation License Manager must be operated within the same trusted zone
as the ALM server. Direct access from external networks (for example, the Internet) is not
supported and must be prevented.
Term Description
Software A product installed on hardware and used to process data
Hardware Computer (PC), device or module on which software runs.
License A license gives the user a legal right to use the product.
Evidence of this right is provided by the following:
● the CoL (Certificate of License) and
● the license key
CoL (Certificate of License) The CoL is the proof of the license. The product may only be used by
the owner of the license or authorized persons.
License key The license key is the "technical form" of the license ("electronic license
stamp").
See also
https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity (https://www.industry.siemens.com/topics/global/
de/industrial-security/Seiten/enfault.aspx)
Function Description
Management of license All functions required for managing license keys
keys
Transferring license keys Moving license keys between storage locations (for example computers,
USB memory sticks, folders…)
Displaying license keys Display detailed information of license keys (for example, validity, status,
etc.)
Storing license keys Storing license keys locally on your own computer or a connected com‐
puter.
Checking license keys Determining the status of license keys (for example, OK, used, etc.)
Determining and displaying Comparison between existing and required license keys
required license keys
Function Description
Checking out license keys License keys are temporarily transferred from a server for use on a con‐
nected computer.
Checking in license keys License keys are returned to the server from a connected computer.
Logging actions involving li‐ Logging license key-specific actions on a computer
cense keys
Blocking external access to Blocking external access when SIMATIC Logon is not available
license keys
Access protection support If SIMATIC Logon is installed on the computer, the Automation License
for license keys Manager can be used to activate access protection for license keys. (see
note)
You set the computers to be searched in the network with the menu command File > Settings
> Favorites.
See also
Determining and synchronizing license requirements (Page 40)
Settings in the Automation License Manager (Page 20)
Note
Automation License Manager
The Automation License Manager itself does not require a license key.
The teams at "Technical Support" and "Support for License Management" speak German and
English.
Hardware
You will find hardware requirements for using the Automation License Manager in the readme
file that ships with this version.
Operating system
The Automation License Manager is a Windows program. You will find the approved operating
systems for this version of the Automation License Manager in the supplied readme file.
The software can operate with all language versions of the supported operating systems.
Note
Opening the readme file
You can open the supplied Readme file after installing the Automation License Manager with
Start > Programs > Siemens Automation > Documentation > Readmes. Then select the
readme file in your preferred language and then the Automation License Manager.
NOTICE
Installation of Product-Specific Plug-ins
The Automation License Manager requires product-specific plug-ins for managing the license
keys of some software products and components. These plug-ins are always delivered with
the project when required and installed with their own setup.
Introduction
The Automation License Manager is installed using a setup program that guides you step by
step through the installation process. You will find the installation software for the Automation
License Manager on the product CD.
The software components included with the Automation License Manager are listed in the
section "Scope of Delivery".
Requirement
● Before you can begin the installation, the operating system must be started; see "Installation
requirements".
● Close all programs before starting the installation.
Procedure
To install the Automation License Manager, follow these steps:
1. Connect the data medium containing the software to your PG/PC.
You do not require an external data storage medium if the software to be installed is already
on the hard disk of the programming device or PC.
2. Double-click the "Setup.exe" file to start the setup program for the Automation License
Manager.
The program guides you step by step through the entire installation process.
3. Follow the instructions displayed by the installation program.
Note
During installation, you can return to the previous step or advance to the next step.
4. During the installation, you will be prompted to answer questions and make selections in
dialog boxes. Choose the settings that are suitable for your requirements. Completion of
the installation is displayed in the "Automation License Manager Setup" dialog.
5. Click the "Finish" button to exit the setup program.
See also
Installation requirements (Page 13)
Procedure
To uninstall the Automation License Manager, follow these steps:
1. Open the Control Panel by selecting "Start > Settings > Control Panel" from the Start menu
of your computer.
2. Open "Add or Remove Programs" in the detailed view.
3. Select the "Automation License Manager" entry.
4. Click the "Remove" button.
Note
The Automation License Manager requires product-specific plug-ins for managing the license
keys of some applications and components. These plug-ins are supplied with the product if
they are not already available to you.
Requirement
To upgrade a license key, the following requirements must be met:
● You require the CoL (Certificate of License) and the license key for the software version
you are upgrading.
● You also need the CoL and the upgrade license key from the target version.
● The license keys must be available on the local computer. License key data data storage
medium, drive or USB flash drive.
Upgrading a License
To perform a license key upgrade, follow these steps:
1. Select the "View > Management" menu command.
2. In the navigation panel, select the location of the license key you want to upgrade.
3. In the object area, select the license key to be upgraded.
4. Select the "License Key > Upgrade" menu command.
– If there is only one possibility for an upgrade, the upgrade is made without further
messages or prompts.
– If there are several possibilities for upgrading, the "License Key Upgrade" dialog opens.
– Select the upgrade you require and click the "Upgrade" button.
Introduction
The user interface of the Automation License Manager has the following structure:
Title bar:
Contains the window title "Automation License Manager" and the icons for controlling the
window.
Menu bar:
Contains all menus that are available in the Automation License Manager.
Toolbar:
Contains icons for fast execution of frequently used commands plus the currently selected
view, here "License keys".
Work area:
Contains the navigation panel on the left (shown in white above) and the associated object
area on the right.
Status bar:
This is located at the bottom edge of the application and contains seven boxes for showing
status information.
The displayed information depends on the currently selected view and the objects selected in
the navigation panel.
Navigation Panel
You will find the following objects in the navigation panel on the left:
Object Area
Individual objects are displayed in the object area on the right depending on:
● The view set in the Automation License Manager
● The object selected in the navigation panel.
The object area consists of the following areas:
Area Description
Header The title allows the user to see the contents of the current view at a glance.
Large icons help to identify the relevant folder quickly.
Data area The data area shows all the elements within the folder selected in the naviga‐
tion panel.
Note
No objects exist
When there are no objects for display in the object area, a message to this effect is shown
instead of objects.
Introduction
When you open the Automation License Manager, you see the navigation panel on the left
and the associated object area on the right. According to the displayed object, you will see
columns with the corresponding information for:
● License keys or
● Software
The "License keys" view displays the license keys available on the selected drive along with
the following related data in the object area on the right:
Column Description
Status Displays status information, such as OK, Defective, Used.
See also: Status Icons in the Automation License Manager (Page 21)
Family Displays the relevant family, e.g., "SIMATIC STEP 7".
Product Displays the relevant product, e.g., "STEP 7"
Version Displays the version identifier of the software product, e.g., "5.4".
Number of license keys Displays the number of available license keys.
Article number Optional
Standard license type Indicates the standard type of the license, e.g. Single, Floating, Master or
Upgrade
License type The following licenses are available:
● Unlimited
● Count relevant (tag/s)
● Countable objects
● Rental (limited hours, limited days, expiration date)
● Trial (limited days)
● Demo (limited hours, limited days, expiration date)
● PowerPack
Validity The following options are available for validity:
● Unlimited: Unlimited
● Count relevant: Number of variables or tags
● Countable objects: Counts application-specific objects.
Booked counter reading is retained after the computer is restarted.
● Rental: Remaining time + unit / date
● Trial: Remaining time (total runtime)
● Demo: Remaining time + unit / date
● Master: As stipulated in the agreement
● Upgrade: As stipulated in the agreement
● PowerPack: As stipulated in the agreement
License number Serial number of the software license (20 digits = License Key)
Optional columns:
Manufacturer For example, Siemens AG
Computer Name of the computer on which the license key is located.
License key Name of the license key.
Storage location Storage location: My Computer (local) or connected computer
Last used Currently, no function
User User of the license key
Computer used Computer that is using the license key.
HW serial number Displays the hardware serial number.
Amount of software Optional
Canceling Processing
If cancellation of a function is permitted, you will see a "Cancel" button in the dialog.
Note
Inactive icons
Some icons are labeled inactive in the Description column of the following table. License keys
with these icons cannot be used. This may be caused by an incomplete offline transfer in which
the activation code has not yet been received.
Icon Meaning
Status of the license key unknown
Additional grace period for a time-limited license key that was being used at the time
of the query.
Regular validity and additional grace period of a time-limited license key have fully
expired
The license key counter has reached the limit; it cannot be decremented further.
Icon Meaning
Basic icon for software on the computer
Icon Meaning
Software exists on the computer > license key is already being used
Software exists on the computer > a license key is present but is corrupt
Icon Meaning
Indicates information
Indicates a warning
Indicates an error
Icon Meaning
Indicates a folder in which computer connections can be stored.
Introduction
With the "View > Toolbar" menu command, you enable or disable the display of the toolbar in
the Automation License Manager. In the figure below, you can see the toolbar in the Automation
License Manager with the standard view "License keys".
Note
Display in the toolbar
A button shown as pressed indicates that a specific status is active (here, for example, the
"Management" view).
An icon with a dark gray background can have the following meaning:
● The function represented by the icon is not active
● The function represented by the icon is not available.
File > Print Ctrl + P Prints the information displayed in the object area.
File > Print Pre‐ Shows a preview of the printout of the current object
view area.
Edit > Cut Ctrl + X Moves the license keys selected in the object area
to the clipboard.
Note: Use only in conjunction with "Paste".
Edit > Paste Ctrl + V Inserts the license keys stored on the clipboard.
Note: Use only in conjunction with "Cut".
Edit > Delete Del Deletes the objects selected in the object area.
View > Manage‐ Allows use of all the management tasks for license
ment management.
Brings the "Management" view to the foreground.
View > Find Shows a search screen and the results; this view is
used to define special queries.
Brings the "Find" view to the foreground.
View > Log Displays the recorded log.
Brings the "Log" view to the foreground.
View > Define ... Defines the content and appearance of the "Man‐
agement" view.
View > Update F5 Updates the information displayed in the object area.
Help > Context- F1 Calls up context-sensitive help for the selected ob‐
Sensitive Help ject or menu command.
View Description
Search results Displays the search options in the "Find" view on the left and, following a
successful search, the associated search results on the right.
License keys Displays all license keys that are available on the selected drive in the
"Management" view.
Installed software Shows the installed software products on the selected computer that re‐
quire a license key. If a second value is indicated in brackets in the "Ver‐
sion" column when displaying the installed software, then the version of
the license key shown in brackets is used for the installed product version.
Missing License Keys Shows the installed software products that are missing license keys.
Licensed software Displays the installed software products for which a license key is available
on the selected computer.
Note
Editing Standard Views
Please note the following: Standard views can only be copied; they cannot be deleted or
changed.
View Description
Management ● Displays a structure with computers and folders
● Allows all the management tasks for license management to be performed
Find ● Displays a search dialog and the results of the search
Log ● Displays local and connected computers
● Displays information about the transfer of license keys
● Displays log entries
● Displays transfer actions for the check out and check in of license keys
Note
User-specific settings
The Automation License Manager has a session memory and user-specific settings are
therefore saved automatically.
Introduction
In the "Management" view, you can select and activate available views or define your own
views. Several predefined standard views for the Management view are installed with the
Automation License Manager.
Follow these steps:
1. Select the view using the "View > Management" menu command.
2. The currently selected view in the drop-down list on the menu bar is used to display
information in the object area.
3. Select the "View > Define" menu command.
The "Define View" dialog opens. Here, you can access information using existing views or
define a new view.
Button Meaning
OK The view selected in the "Available views" list is used to display information in
the object area.
Apply Views can be edited in the expanded "Edit view" area.
Changes become active when you click "Apply".
Cancel Closes the "Define View" dialog without applying the changes.
New Define a new view
Copy Copy an existing view
Delete Delete an existing view
You can define the content and layout of the views in the following tabs:
● The columns
● The filters
● The groups
● The sorting
Introduction
You can search for information on license keys and installed software in the "Find" view in the
Automation License Manager.
Follow these steps:
1. Select the view using the "View > Find" menu command.
2. Make the following settings in the "Find" area:
– Enter a search term and/or product as necessary.
– Select criteria in the "Storage location", "Standard license type", "License type", "Status",
and "Used by" lists.
– Click the "Find Now" button to begin the search.
Result: The search results are displayed in the object area.
3.2.6 Working with the "Log" and "Check out log" views
Introduction
The "Log" view provides information on all operations that involve license keys (such as use
of a license key by software, transfer of license keys,check out of license keys...).
To call up a log, follow these steps:
1. Open the view using the "View > Log" menu command.
2. Select the required view from the drop-down list: Log view or Check out view.
3. In the object area, select the location (My Computer, connected computer) where you want
to open a stored log.
4. Select the number of entries you require or select the time period for which logs will be
displayed.
5. Select the "System entries" check box if you want system entries to be displayed as well.
System entries are additional entries that are relevant for customer support and the
technology.
6. Select the "Filter" check box if you want to use a filter. Select the filter you require from the
drop-down list.
7. Click the "Update" button.
Result: The log entries corresponding to the selected criteria are displayed for the selected
view.
.
Note
Point to note about the check out log
The check out log displays all actions relating the check out of license keys that have not yet
been completed. It shows all license keys checked out from the server that have not yet been
checked in again.
If a license key has been checked out and then checked in again, the action has been
completed and is therefore not shown in the check out log.
Delete Log
Follow these steps:
1. To delete all the entries in the log, select the "Edit > Delete Log" menu command.
Result: All log entries of the selected computer are deleted.
Note
Upgrade license keys
Note that upgrade license keys cannot be installed during setup.
See also
Transferring license keys (Page 33)
Procedure
You can list all installed license keys using the "View > Management" menu command.
Follow these steps:
1. Select the view using the "View > Management" menu command.
2. In the navigation panel, select the computer (My Computer or connected computer) and
the drive from which you want to see the installed license keys
3. Select the "View > Define" menu command.
The "Define View" dialog opens.
4. Select the "License keys" view and click "OK".
Result: The license keys installed on the computer are displayed.
Note
Unrecognized license keys
When available license keys are not recognized by corresponding components, check the
following columns:
● Version
● Validity
● Status (select license keys, select "View > Update", then "License Key > Check")
See also
Status Icons in the Automation License Manager (Page 21)
Procedure
You can list all installed software products that require a license key for operation by selecting
the "View > Management" menu command.
Note
Notes on the versions of license keys
If a second value is shown in brackets in the "Version" column when displaying the installed
software, this means that the version of the license key shown in brackets is used for the
installed product version.
See also
Status Icons in the Automation License Manager (Page 21)
Procedure
Follow these steps:
1. Select the view using the "View > Management" menu command.
2. In the object area, select the storage location (My Computer, connected computer, license
key folder) where the license key you want to check is stored.
3. Select the license key to be checked.
4. Select the License Key > Check menu command.
Result: The selected license key is checked, and the result is displayed using a status icon for
license keys.
See also
Status Icons in the Automation License Manager (Page 21)
Procedure
The following options are available for transferring license keys between various storage
locations (for example, computers, USB memory sticks and license key folders):
● Using drag-and-drop
● Using cut and paste
● Using the "License Key > Transfer" menu command.
● Using the "License Key > Offline Transfer" menu command, you can transfer the start code,
request code, and activation code manually (see "License Key Offline Transfer" Dialog).
3. Select the destination drive you require in the drop-down list or click the "Network..." button
if the destination drive is on a different, connected computer.
The "Connect Computer" dialog opens
4. Enter the computer name or select the computer in the drop-down list.
5. As an alternative, click "Browse" to open the "Search for a Computer" dialog.
– Click "Entire network", and then click "Microsoft Windows Network".
– If the computer is located in a domain, select this domain.
– Then, select the computer you require and click "OK" to confirm your selection. Note
that the Automation License Manager must also be installed on the selected computer.
– Click "OK" to confirm your selection and close the each of the dialogs.
Result: The license keys are transferred.
See also
"License Keys Offline Transfer" dialog (Page 93)
Browsing for existing license keys in the network (Page 50)
Procedure
With the License Key > Recover menu command, you open the dialog for recovering license
keys.
Follow these steps:
1. Select the license key to be recovered and select the "License Key > Recover" menu
command.
2. Connect to "Support for License Management" and transfer the data displayed in the dialog:
– The product name
– The license key number
– The license number
– The request code
3. Enter the supplied activation code and click "OK".
Result: The defective license key has been restored and is available to you again.
Note
Recovering license keys
Note that license keys can only be restored on hard disks.
See also
Transferring license keys (Page 33)
"Recover License Key" Dialog (Page 102)
Dialogs in the Recover Wizard (Page 103)
Procedure
With the License Key > Recover Wizard menu command, you open the "Wizard for Recovering
License Key(s)" dialog.
You can use the "Recover Wizard" to repair one or more license keys that are no longer
available due to loss or a defect on the hard drive. Help from A&D Customer Support is required
to recover the license keys.
The wizard guides you step by step through the entire process. The following dialogs are called:
● Recover Wizard: Select license key
● Recover Wizard: Enter repair codes
● Recover Wizard: Result
See also
Recover Wizard Select license key (Page 103)
Recover Wizard Enter repair codes (Page 104)
Recover Wizard Result (Page 105)
Icon Description
Indicates a folder in which computer connections can be stored.
You can also save license keys without a folder structure, as shown in the figure above. If
however, there is a license key folder present, it is shown first and then the individual license
keys after it.
Note
Deleting license key folders
Please note that license key folders cannot be deleted if they contain license keys. License
key folders can only be deleted when they are empty.
See also
Creating folders (Page 38)
Icon Description
Indicates a folder in which computer connections can be stored.
Before creating such a folder, go to the navigation panel and select:
● My Desktop
Indicates a license key folder, in which license keys can be stored.
Before creating such a folder, go to the navigation panel and select one of the fol‐
lowing alternative objects:
● Local data medium
● Already existing license key folder
Creating folders
Follow these steps:
Note
Deleting license key folders
Please note that license key folders cannot be deleted if they contain license keys. License
key folders can only be deleted when they are empty.
See also
Managing keys in folders (Page 36)
Introduction
You can use the "Synchronize License Requirements" dialog box to license software products
on your own computer that do not yet have license keys, provided that license keys are
available.
5. The "Which software products are to be licensed?" box displays the software products on
your computer that lack a valid license. Already licensed software is listed but cannot be
selected. Click the "+" to see which licenses are available for the particular software.
6. Select which of the displayed software products you want to license and click "OK". The
"OK" button does not become active until you have selected a software product to be
licensed.
Note
No licensing possible
If the selected software package could not be licensed because, for example, the specified
source computer does not contain a valid license key, you will receive a message and the
dialog will appear again.
Introduction
With the "License Key > Offline Transfer" menu command, you open the dialog for offline
transfer of license keys.
Note
Condition for offline transfer
To be able to transfer license keys offline, both the Automation License Manager as well as
the software that uses the license key must be installed on both computers (source and target).
See also
Offline transfer - Generate start code (Page 42)
Offline transfer - Generate request code (Page 43)
Offline transfer - Generate activation code (Page 44)
Offline transfer - Activate license keys (Page 46)
Note
Condition for offline transfer
To be able to transfer license keys offline, both the Automation License Manager as well as
the software using the license key must be installed on both computers (source and target).
Procedure
Follow these steps:
1. Select the drive where the required license key is located in the navigation panel.
2. Select the "License Key > Offline Transfer" menu command.
The "License Keys Offline Transfer" dialog opens.
3. Select the "Generate start code" option and click "Next".
The "Wizard for Sending License Key(s)" dialog opens. The list contains the start codes of
all available license keys.
4. Select the license keys you want to transfer in the table and click the "Save" button.
5. Select the path and the license profile file in which the start codes will be saved and click
"Save".
6. Click the "Next" button.
7. Transfer the start codes to the target computer. For example:
– The license profile file by e-mail
– The start codes by phone
– A printout by fax
8. If you want to close the dialog and enter the request codes later, click "Cancel".
See also
Overview of the offline transfer of license keys (Page 41)
Offline transfer - Generate request code (Page 43)
Offline transfer - Generate activation code (Page 44)
Offline transfer - Activate license keys (Page 46)
Note
Condition for offline transfer
To be able to transfer license keys offline, both the Automation License Manager as well as
the software using the license key must be installed on both computers (source and target).
Procedure
Follow these steps:
1. Select the "License Key > Offline Transfer" menu command.
The "License Keys Offline Transfer" dialog opens.
2. Select the "Generate request code" option and click "Next".
The "Wizard for Receiving License Key(s)" dialog opens with an "Enter start code" list.
3. Select the following steps depending on the type of data transfer:
6. In the "Which drive do you want to install the license keys to?" drop-down list, select the
drive on your computer.
7. Click the "Next" button.
The "Wizard for Receiving License Key(s)" dialog opens with a "Display request code" list.
8. Click the "Save" button. Select the path and the license profile file in which the request
codes will be saved and click "Save".
9. Click the "Next" button.
The "Wizard for Receiving License Keys" dialog opens with the "Enter activation codes"
list.
10.Transfer the request codes to the source computer. For example:
– The license profile file by e-mail
– The request codes by phone
– A printout by fax
11.If you want to close the dialog and enter the activation codes later, click "Cancel".
See also
Overview of the offline transfer of license keys (Page 41)
Offline transfer - Generate start code (Page 42)
Offline transfer - Generate activation code (Page 44)
Offline transfer - Activate license keys (Page 46)
Note
Condition for offline transfer
To be able to transfer license keys offline, both the Automation License Manager as well as
the software using the license key must be installed on both computers (source and target).
Procedure
Follow these steps:
1. Select the "License Key > Offline Transfer" menu command.
The "License Keys Offline Transfer" dialog opens.
2. Select the "Generate activation code" option and click "Next".
The "Wizard for Sending License Keys" dialog opens with an "Enter request code" list.
3. Select the following steps depending on the type of data transfer:
See also
Overview of the offline transfer of license keys (Page 41)
Offline transfer - Generate start code (Page 42)
Note
Condition for offline transfer
To be able to transfer license keys offline, both the Automation License Manager as well as
the software using the license key must be installed on both computers (source and target).
Procedure
Follow these steps:
1. Select the "License Key > Offline Transfer" menu command.
The "License Keys Offline Transfer" dialog opens.
2. Select the "Activate license key(s)" option and click "Next".
The "Wizard for Receiving License Keys" dialog opens with the "Enter activation codes"
list.
3. Select the following steps depending on the type of data transfer:
Note
Error during transfer
If errors occur during transfer, the "Wizard for Receiving License Keys" dialog opens with an
"Incorrect activation codes" list.
In this case, contact "Support for License Management".
See also
Overview of the offline transfer of license keys (Page 41)
Offline transfer - Generate start code (Page 42)
Offline transfer - Generate request code (Page 43)
Offline transfer - Generate activation code (Page 44)
3.3.16 License profile files for the offline transfer of license keys
● Start code
● Request code
● Activation code
Note
Validity of a license profile file
License profile files are only valid for one-time transfer of a group of license keys.
To repeat the transfer, new files are required.
See also
Overview of the offline transfer of license keys (Page 41)
NOTICE
Checking a Web license key download
To ensure the authenticity and integrity of Internet pages you visit, it is highly recommended
to activate the check of the certificates of websites in the Internet options.
Prior to the download, check that the transfer media are virus-free.
See also
Downloading a Web License Key (Page 49)
Overview of the buttons for a Web license key download (Page 50)
Note
Error messages when downloading
If you receive an error message that the software download server is unavailable, check your
firewall settings and, if necessary, contact your system administrator.
If you receive an error message that the software download server is not ready for operation
at the moment, try again later.
See also
Basics of Web license key download (Page 48)
Overview of the buttons for a Web license key download (Page 50)
Button Meaning
"Cancel" button
Use the "Cancel" button to stop downloading the current page.
"Start page" button
The "Start Page" button takes you to the start page of the "Web License Key
Download".
"Forward" button
Use the "Forward" button to return to the previously displayed page.
Note: The "Forward" button is available for selection only after you have clicked
the "Back" button.
"Back" button
Use the "Back" button to return to the previously displayed page.
Note: The "Forward" button displays the page you had visited before clicking the
"Back" button.
See also
Basics of Web license key download (Page 48)
Downloading a Web License Key (Page 49)
Note
Browsing for license keys
To browse for license keys on a connected computer, the connected computer must be entered
in the Automation License Manager on the local computer.
Note
Displaying the connected computers
In the menu "File > Settings > Favorites" tab you will see the computers that have been
connected to the local Automation License Manager at some point in the past under “Known
computers”.
Button Meaning
"Shift up" button
Click this button to change the order in which the computer selected in the list will
be searched for a floating license key. Shifts the computer to the next higher
position (in the view: the top position corresponds to the 1st computer etc.)
"Shift down" button
Click this button to change the order in which the computer selected in the list will
be searched for a floating license key. Shifts the computer to the next lower po‐
sition (in the view: the top position corresponds to the 1st computer etc.)
"Delete" button
Click this button to delete the computer selected in the list from the search for a
floating license key.
See also
Connecting computers via a network (Page 52)
Failure of computer connections (Page 53)
Connect Computer
The "Edit > Connect Computer" menu command opens the "Connect Computer" dialog. Here,
you can establish a connection to a computer that is reachable via a network and enable the
computer for the handling of license keys.
Note
Connect Computer
Only computers that have the Automation License Manager installed can be connected.
Procedure
Follow these steps:
1. In "Computer Name", enter the name of a reachable computer or select one from the drop-
down list.
The following can be used for the computer name: "ComputerName", or
"ComputerName.Domain" and "IP address".
2. To search for a computer in the network, click "Browse".
– Double-click on "Entire network".
– Double-click on "Microsoft Windows Network".
– If the computer is located in a domain, select this domain.
– Select the computer and click "OK" to confirm your selection.
3. Under "Display name", you can enter any display name for the computer (default =
computer name).
4. Select the "Always display in navigation window" check box if you want the entered
computer to be available after a restart of the Automation License Manager.
5. Select the "Add to search list" check box if you want the entered computer to be included
in the list of computers to be searched for license keys.
6. Click "OK" to confirm.
See also
Browsing for existing license keys in the network (Page 50)
Failure of computer connections (Page 53)
See also
Browsing for existing license keys in the network (Page 50)
Connecting computers via a network (Page 52)
Term Description
Rights Rights are defined by the SIMATIC Logon Role Management.
● Rights can neither be added or deleted.
Users / user groups The users and user groups are defined in user accounts on the computer.
Term Description
Access protection Access protection grants certain users and user groups the right to perform
certain operations. To simplify management, this is done indirectly by using
roles.
Roles A role includes the authorization for user groups/users to perform certain ac‐
tions within the Automation License Manager (for example, transfer data).
● Users and user groups can be assigned one or more roles. Users then
have all the rights of these roles.
● Basic roles are supplied with the SIMATIC Logon role management.
● Custom roles can be added or deleted as required.
● Rights can be assigned to roles or revoked.
See also
Function rights and roles for the Automation License Manager (Page 56)
Calling and activating role management (Page 57)
3.6.2 Function rights and roles for the Automation License Manager
Introduction
The following function rights and roles are assigned for the Automation License Manager:
Function Role
License issuer Administrator Main user User
Transfer license keys x x x
Check license keys x x x x
Repair license keys x
Upgrade / downgrade x x x
license keys
Display license keys x x x x
Read the logbook x x x
Delete the logbook x x
Enable / disable ac‐ x x
cess control
Modify projects x x
Note
Right to modify projects
The “Change projects” right means that you can assign roles and function rights for access to
the Automation License Manager.
See also
Access protection by SIMATIC Logon role management (Page 55)
Calling and activating role management (Page 57)
Requirements
To use role management and activate the access protection, the following requirements must
be met:
● The users and user groups must be set up in Windows.
● The SIMATIC Logon optional package must be installed.
● The "Logon_Administrator" user group must have been set up (see online help for SIMATIC
Logon).
● The user currently logged onto the computer must have the right "Activate/deactivate
access protection" (File > Settings).
4. Select the "File > Change Logon" menu command to open the "SIMATIC Logon Service"
dialog, and log on with a user name that has at least the "administrator" role.
See also
Access protection by SIMATIC Logon role management (Page 55)
Function rights and roles for the Automation License Manager (Page 56)
Introduction
With the "View > Toolbar" menu command, you enable or disable the display of the toolbar in
the Automation License Manager. In the figure below, you can see the toolbar in the Automation
License Manager with the standard view "License keys".
Note
Display in the toolbar
A button shown as pressed indicates that a specific status is active (here, for example, the
"Management" view).
An icon with a dark gray background can have the following meaning:
● The function represented by the icon is not active
● The function represented by the icon is not available.
File > Print Ctrl + P Prints the information displayed in the object area.
File > Print Pre‐ Shows a preview of the printout of the current object
view area.
Edit > Cut Ctrl + X Moves the license keys selected in the object area
to the clipboard.
Note: Use only in conjunction with "Paste".
Edit > Paste Ctrl + V Inserts the license keys stored on the clipboard.
Note: Use only in conjunction with "Cut".
Edit > Delete Del Deletes the objects selected in the object area.
View > Manage‐ Allows use of all the management tasks for license
ment management.
Brings the "Management" view to the foreground.
View > Find Shows a search screen and the results; this view is
used to define special queries.
Brings the "Find" view to the foreground.
Help > Context- F1 Calls up context-sensitive help for the selected ob‐
Sensitive Help ject or menu command.
● "File" menu
● "Edit" menu
● "License Key" menu
● "View" menu
● "Help" menu
Note
Calling up help
To obtain help on these menu commands, select the command and press F1.
See also
Export (File menu) (Page 62)
Page Setup (File menu) (Page 62)
Print Preview (File menu) (Page 63)
Print (File menu) (Page 63)
Settings (File menu) (Page 64)
Change Logon (File menu) (Page 64)
Role Management (File menu) (Page 65)
Exit (File menu) (Page 66)
Export
With the File > Export menu command, you export the current display in the object area in
CSV format.
Page Setup
The File > Page Setup menu command opens the "Page Setup" dialog where can select the
following options:
● Set the paper format
● Select the paper source for the selected printer.
● Set the page orientation (portrait, landscape).
● Set the page margins.
● Select the printer with the "Printer" button.
Print Preview
The File > Print Preview menu command displays a preview of the printout of the current object
area so that you can check the expected print results.
With the File > Print menu command, you to print out the data in the current view in the object
area.
The current view includes all data resulting from the selection in the navigation panel or a
search. The settings for filter, sorting, grouping and column selection remain in effect.
You have the following options in the "Print" dialog:
● Select the name of the printer in the "Name" list.
● Make settings for the specific printer using the "Properties" button.
● Save the documentation to a file by activating the "Print to file" option (for example, when
there is no printer connected to the computer).
● Set the print range (all or selected pages).
● Set the number of copies to be printed.
● Close the dialog with the "Cancel" button.
● Send the data to the printer by clicking the "OK" button.
Settings
The File > Settings menu command opens the "Settings" dialog where you can make the
following settings:
In the "General" tab:
● Activate access protection. SIMATIC Logon must be installed on your computer for this.
● Select both options for blocking external access.
● Specify a language for the Automation License Manager.
In the "Favorites" Tab:
● On the left-hand side below "Known computers“, you can see the computers that were
connected to the local Automation License Manager at least once in the past.
● On the right-hand side below “Search list”, set the search order for performing the search
for floating license keys on connected computers.
In the "Connection" tab
● Here, you define the settings for connections to other computers.
In the "Reset" tab
● You can reset your user-defined settings to the defaults or delete them.
In the "MLK Report" tab
● you define the options for reporting master license keys. This functionality is only fully
available to you when you have a special MLK Reporting license.
Change Logon
The File > Change Logon menu command opens the "SIMATIC Logon Service" dialog. This
menu command is only active if SIMATIC Logon is installed.
Here, you change the user or the password for accessing the Automation License Manager.
Note
SIMATIC Logon optional package
You will find additional information on working with the SIMATIC Logon optional package in
the online help for SIMATIC Logon.
Role management
With the File > Role Management menu command, you specify which users are authorized for
the Automation License Manager and in which roles.
The SIMATIC Logon services are used for the role management of the Automation License
Manager. This menu command is only active if SIMATIC Logon is installed.
With the following dialog, roles and function rights can be assigned to the users set up in
Windows (see note). Roles and rights can be assigned to each function.
You can assign the following roles and function rights for the Automation License Manager:
Function Roles:
License issu‐ Administrator Main user User
er
Transfer license keys X X X
Check license keys X X X X
Repair license keys X
Upgrade / downgrade license keys X X X
Display license keys X X X X
Read the logbook X X X
Delete the logbook X X
Enable / disable access control X X
Modify projects X X
(This right means that you can assign
roles and function rights for access to
the Automation License Manager.)
If SIMATIC Logon is installed and access protection is activated, the applications check directly
to determine whether the logged-on person has the right to use certain functions.
To prevent duplicate administration and checking of these persons, the right to use license
keys is granted to all persons.
Note
SIMATIC Logon optional package
You will find additional information on working with the SIMATIC Logon optional package in
the online help for SIMATIC Logon.
Exit
With the File > Exit menu command, you close the Automation License Manager.
Note
Calling up help
To obtain help on these menu commands, select the command and press F1.
Note
Additional menu commands
Additional menu commands may be available if you have installed one or more plug-ins for
the Automation License Manager.
See also
Undo (Edit menu) (Page 67)
Redo (Edit menu) (Page 67)
Connect Computer (Edit menu) (Page 67)
New Folder (Edit menu) (Page 68)
Cut (Edit menu) (Page 69)
Paste (Edit menu) (Page 69)
Rename (Edit menu) (Page 70)
Delete (Edit menu) (Page 70)
Delete Log (Edit menu) (Page 70)
Select All (Edit menu) (Page 71)
Reverse Selection (Edit menu) (Page 71)
Undo
With the Edit > Undo menu command, you undo the last action performed.
Redo
With the Edit > Redo menu command, you to restore the status that existed prior to undoing
an action (Edit > Undo).
Connect Computer
With the Edit > Connect Computer menu command, you open the "Connect Computer" dialog.
Here, you can establish a connection to a computer that is reachable via a network and enable
the computer for the handling of license keys.
Note
Requirement
Only computers that have the Automation License Manager installed can be connected.
Further steps:
1. In "Computer Name", enter the name of a reachable computer or select one from the drop-
down list. The following can be used for the computer name: "ComputerName", or
"ComputerName.Domain" and "IP address".
2. To search for a computer in the network, click "Browse".
– Double-click "Entire network".
– Double-click on "Microsoft Windows Network".
– If the computer is located in a domain, select this domain.
– Select the computer and click "OK" to confirm your selection.
3. Under "Display name", you can enter any display name for the computer (default =
computer name).
4. Select the "Always display in navigation window" check box if you want the entered
computer to be available after a restart of the Automation License Manager.
5. Select the "Add to search list" check box if you want the entered computer to be included
in the list of computers to be searched for license keys.
6. Click "OK" to confirm.
New Folder
With the Edit > New Folder menu command, you open the "Insert a New Folder" dialog. This
creates a new folder, e.g., for creating work groups or for managing various license keys,
depending on which object is selected on the left in the navigation panel.
Conditions for creating new folders:
The new folder can be a general folder or a license key folder, depending on where it is created.
Icon Description
Indicates a folder in which computer connections can be stored.
Before creating such a folder, go to the navigation panel and select "My Computer".
Indicates a license key folder, in which license keys can be stored.
Before creating such a folder, go to the navigation panel and select
● Local data medium
● Already existing license key folder
Further steps:
1. Select the "Management" view.
2. In the drop-down list within the menu bar, select the "License keys" view.
3. Selected the required object in the navigation panel, as described in the table above.
4. To create a general folder, select "My Desktop".
5. To create a license key folder, select a local data medium or an already existing license
key folder.
6. Using the shortcut menu or the menu, select the command "Edit > New Folder".
7. Enter a name for the new folder in the "Insert a New Folder" dialog.
8. Click "OK" to confirm.
Result: The new folder with the name you assigned is displayed in the navigation panel.
Cut
With the Edit > Cut menu command, you remove objects (folders, computers, and license
keys).
Paste
With the Edit > Paste menu command, you move objects that are on the clipboard. Objects
are placed on the clipboard using the Edit > Cut command.
You can paste the following objects:
● Folder
● License key folder
● Computer
● License keys
Rename
With the Edit > Rename menu command, you change the names of objects (e.g., folders in
the navigation panel).
Delete
With the Edit > Delete menu command, you delete objects (e.g. delete folders, disconnect
connected computers).
License key folders can only be deleted if they are empty, i.e. no longer contain any license
keys.
Delete Log
With the Edit > Delete Log menu command (available only if "Log" view is in the foreground),
you delete the contents of the log file.
Select All
With the Edit > Select All menu command, you select all objects in an area or list.
Reverse Selection
With the Edit > Reverse Selection menu command, you reverse the selection of objects.
This menu command changes the selected objects in an area or list as follows:
● Selects all objects that were not previously selected.
● Deselects all objects previously selected.
Note
"Reporting" function
The "Reporting" function requires a special license key that is only provided to UCL/EPL
customers.
Note
Calling up help
To obtain help on these menu commands, select the command and press F1.
Note
Additional menu commands
Additional menu commands may be available if you have installed one or more plug-ins for
the Automation License Manager.
Reference table
See also
Transfer (License Key menu) (Page 72)
Synchronize License Requirements (License Key menu) (Page 73)
Offline Transfer (License Key menu) (Page 73)
Check (License Key menu) (Page 74)
Recover (License Key menu) (Page 74)
Recover Wizard (License Key menu) (Page 74)
Upgrade (License Key menu) (Page 75)
Transfer
With the License Key > Transfer menu command, you open the "Transfer License Key" dialog.
You use this dialog box to transfer license keys to another target drive.
Note
Floating license keys
Instead of license keys on your own computer, you can use floating license keys, provided
they are available on the network.
Offline Transfer
With the License Key > Offline Transfer menu command, you open the "License Key Offline
Transfer" dialog that leads you step-by-step through the offline transfer.
An offline transfer of license keys can only be performed between two computers. License
profile files are transferred between the computers in five steps.
Note
Offline Transfer
Offline transfer means no connection (for example, via a network) is required to transfer the
license keys.
Check
With the License Key > Check menu command, you check the selected license keys. The
result of the check is displayed in the "Check License Keys" dialog with the relevant status
icon for license keys.
Recover
With the License Key > Recover menu command, you recover license keys that are unavailable
due to loss or a defect on the hard drive.
The menu command opens the "Recover License Key" dialog where you can recover the
license key with the aid of "Support for License Management".
Recover Wizard
With the License Key > Recover Wizard menu command, you open the "Wizard for Restoring
License Key(s)" dialog.
You can use the "Recover Wizard" to repair one or more license keys that are no longer
available due to loss or a defect on the hard drive. Help from A&D Customer Support is required
to recover the license keys.
The wizard guides you step by step through the entire process.
The following dialogs are called:
● Recover Wizard: Select license key
● Recover Wizard: Enter repair codes
● Recover Wizard: Result
Upgrade
With the License Key > Upgrade menu command, you open the "License Key Upgrade" dialog.
This dialog shows the license keys for which upgrade possibilities were found.
Note
Calling up help
To obtain help on these menu commands, select the command and press F1.
See also
Define (View menu) (Page 76)
Management (View menu) (Page 76)
Find (View menu) (Page 77)
Log (View menu) (Page 78)
Update (View menu) (Page 79)
Toolbar (View menu) (Page 79)
Status Bar (View menu) (Page 80)
Define
With the View > Define menu command, you open the dialog for defining views.
Here, you can:
● Select and activate available views.
● Define new views according to your requirements.
Several predefined standard views for the Management view are installed with the Automation
License Manager.
Management
With the View > Management menu command, you open the "Management" view in the
Automation License Manager.
This view is preset as the standard view. Information on the available license key data on the
computer is displayed in this view.
Select in the navigation panel, display in the object area
When a computer is selected in the navigation panel on the left, information about this computer
is displayed in the object area on the right (for example, information on the license keys stored
on this computer or the installed software).
● You will find the following folder structure in the navigation panel on the left:
● Depending on the object selected on the left, in the object area on the right, you will see all
elements belonging to the object in the form of icons in a table. The table can be printed
and exported.
Icon Description
Icon for your own computer (My Computer) or a connected computer.
With the "Define View", dialog you select the information to be displayed here. Select the View
> Define menu command to open this dialog.
Find
With the View > Find menu command, you open the "Find" view in the Automation License
Manager.
● You will find the boxes for search options in the navigation panel on the left. The following
can be entered as search options:
● The table containing the search results is shown in the object area on the right. Each row
is assigned an entry for the search criterion specified in the navigation panel on the left.
The table can be printed and exported.
Log
With the View > Log menu command, you open the "Log" view in the Automation License
Manager. The logs contain information on all performed actions affecting the license keys (for
example, use of license key by software, transfer of license keys, etc.).
You will find the available options in the navigation panel on the left
1. In the object area, select the location (My Computer, connected computer) where you want
to open a stored log.
2. Select the number of entries you require or select the time period for which logs will be
displayed.
3. Select the "Filter" check box if you want to use a filter. Select the filter you require from the
list.
4. Click the "Update" button.
You will find the table containing the logs in the object area on the right
The table corresponds to the options selected on the left and it can be printed and exported.
Update
With the View > Update menu command, update the contents displayed in the selected area
of the dialog.
Toolbar
With the View > Toolbar menu command, you activate or deactivate the view of the toolbar in
the Automation License Manager.
Functions in the toolbar
In the figure below, the default view "License keys" is active.
Note
Toolbar
A button shown as pressed indicates that a specific status is active (here, for example, the
"Management" view).
An icon with a dark gray background can have the following meaning:
● The function represented by the icon is not active
● The function represented by the icon is not available.
File > Print Ctrl + P Prints information displayed in the object area.
File > Print Preview Shows a preview of the printout for the current
object area.
View > Management Enables execution of all tasks for license man‐
agement.
Brings the "Management" view to the fore‐
ground
View > Find Shows a search screen and the results; this
view is used to define special queries etc.
Brings the "Find" view to the foreground.
View > Log Displays the recorded log.
Brings the "Log" view to the foreground
View > Define ... Allows you to define the content and layout of
the "Management" view.
View > Update F5 Updates the information displayed in the object
area.
Help > Context-Sensitive F1 Calls up context-sensitive help for the selected
Help object or menu command.
Icon Description
Use this icon to call the previously displayed page of the "Web License Key Download".
Use this icon to call the page of the "Web License Key Download" that was displayed before
the page you displayed with the "Back" button.
Use this icon to cancel the call of a page of the "Web License Key Download".
Use this icon to call the start page of the "Web License Key Download".
Status Bar
The View > Status Bar menu command enables and disables the view of the status bar in the
Automation License Manager.
Displayed information
The status bar displays the following information in the various areas (from left to right):
See also
Context-sensitive help (Page 81)
About (Page 82)
Context-sensitive help
With the Help > Context-Sensitive Help menu command, you activate the question mark cursor.
If you click an object in the Automation License Manager with the activated question mark
cursor, the online help for this object will be displayed.
5.6.3 About
About
With the Help > About menu command, you open the display dialog for the currently installed
version of the Automation License Manager.
Available views
The "Available views" list displays all the available views.
In addition to the standard views mentioned above that exist automatically, views you yourself
have created are also displayed here.
Note
Editing the views in the Automation License Manager
The automatically available standard views (Search results, License keys, Installed software,
Missing license keys, and Licensed software) can be copied and changed, but they cannot be
deleted.
You can delete any views that you have created as well as any copied or new views.
"New" button
Click this button if you want to create a new view.
In the "Name" box, enter a name for the view and edit the view using the "Columns", "Filter",
"Groups", and "Sort" tabs.
"Copy" Button
In "Available views", select the view you want to copy and then click "Copy".
In the "Name" box, enter a name for the view and edit the view using the "Columns", "Filter",
"Groups", and "Sort" tabs.
"Delete" button
In "Available views", select the view you want to delete and then click "Delete".
Edit view
The view selected in "Available views" is entered in this box.
You can enter a new name for the view after clicking the "New" or "Copy" button. You can
select the "License keys" or "Software" option depending on whether you want to create the
new view for license keys or for software. The "Apply" button applies your entries.
"Columns" tab
In this tab, you configure the selection and order of the columns displayed in a view.
"Filter" tab
In this tab, you can configure two filters to limit the information displayed.
"Groups" tab
In this tab, you can define a grouping.
"Sort" tab
In this tab, you specify the order for sorting.
See also
"Columns" tab in the "Define View" dialog (Page 85)
"Filter" tab in the "Define View" dialog (Page 87)
"Groups" tab in the "Define View" dialog (Page 89)
"Sort" tab in the "Define View" dialog (Page 91)
Available columns
The columns shown in the "Available columns" list can be added to the "New view".
Selected columns
The columns shown in the "Selected columns" list will be displayed in the "New view".
The order (from top to bottom) corresponds to the displayed order of the columns (from left to
right).
Use the buttons described below to add, delete, or move columns.
See also
"Define View" dialog (Page 83)
"Filter" tab in the "Define View" dialog (Page 87)
"Sort" tab in the "Define View" dialog (Page 91)
"Groups" tab in the "Define View" dialog (Page 89)
Note
Filter settings
The values of a filter are linked by an OR operation.
If the "Use 1st Filter" and "Use 2nd Filter" check boxes are selected, these filters are linked by
an AND operation.
Using a Filter
To use a filter, follow these steps:
1. To use the filters, select the "Use filter" check boxes ("Use 1st Filter" and/or "Use 2nd Filter").
2. In the "Column" list, select the column to which the filter will be applied.
3. In the "Must contain:" list:
– If this list contains check boxes, you can make a selection (multiple selection is linked
by an OR operation).
– If this list does not contain check boxes, you can enter search criteria of your choice (for
example, the name of a user).
See also
"Define View" dialog (Page 83)
"Columns" tab in the "Define View" dialog (Page 85)
"Groups" tab in the "Define View" dialog (Page 89)
"Sort" tab in the "Define View" dialog (Page 91)
Creating a group
In the "First group by" and "Then group by" drop-down lists, set the order in which search
results are automatically grouped. You can choose between the following options:
● First group by:
● Then group by:
See also
"Define View" dialog (Page 83)
"Columns" tab in the "Define View" dialog (Page 85)
"Filter" tab in the "Define View" dialog (Page 87)
"Sort" tab in the "Define View" dialog (Page 91)
Sorting
In the "First/Then sort by" drop-down lists in the "Sort" tab, select the order in which search
results will be sorted automatically. The sorting performed line by line:
● First sort by
● Then sort by
See also
"Define View" dialog (Page 83)
"Columns" tab in the "Define View" dialog (Page 85)
"Filter" tab in the "Define View" dialog (Page 87)
"Groups" tab in the "Define View" dialog (Page 89)
See also
Offline transfer - Generate start code (Page 42)
Offline transfer - Generate request code (Page 43)
Offline transfer - Generate activation code (Page 44)
Offline transfer - Activate license keys (Page 46)
See also
Determining and synchronizing license requirements (Page 40)
See also
Transferring license keys (Page 33)
See also
"General" tab in the "Settings" dialog (Page 97)
"Favorites" tab in the "Settings" dialog (Page 98)
"Connection" tab in the "Settings" dialog (Page 98)
"Reset" tab in the "Settings" dialog (Page 99)
"License keys" tab in the "Settings" dialog (Page 100)
Access protection by SIMATIC Logon role management (Page 55)
Calling and activating role management (Page 57)
Note
When SIMATIC Logon is installed
The check boxes marked with "*" are disabled when SIMATIC Logon is installed and the
"Activate SIMATIC Logon access protection" check box has been selected.
See also
"Settings" dialog (Page 95)
"Favorites" tab in the "Settings" dialog (Page 98)
"Connection" tab in the "Settings" dialog (Page 98)
"Reset" tab in the "Settings" dialog (Page 99)
"License keys" tab in the "Settings" dialog (Page 100)
Access protection by SIMATIC Logon role management (Page 55)
Calling and activating role management (Page 57)
"MLK Report" tab in the "Settings" dialog (Page 101)
Display Function
Known computers Here, the computers that have been connected to the local Automation License Manager
at some point in the past are displayed.
Search list A search for available floating license keys will be performed on the computers listed here.
"Add" button Use this button to move computers shown in the left pane to the right pane in order to include
them in the search for available floating license keys.
"Remove" button Use this button to move computers shown in the right pane to the left pane if you do not
want to include them in the search for available floating license keys.
"Upward" button Use this button to arrange the order of the computers in the right pane. The computer at the
top of the list will be searched for valid floating license keys first.
"Downward" button Use this button to arrange the order of the computers in the right pane. The computer at the
bottom of the list will be searched for valid floating license keys last.
See also
"Settings" dialog (Page 95)
"General" tab in the "Settings" dialog (Page 97)
"Connection" tab in the "Settings" dialog (Page 98)
"Reset" tab in the "Settings" dialog (Page 99)
"License keys" tab in the "Settings" dialog (Page 100)
"MLK Report" tab in the "Settings" dialog (Page 101)
Note
Settings in the Windows firewall
A computer connection is only possible if either the port you defined or the Automation License
Manager Service is entered as an exception in your Windows firewall in the "Exceptions" tab.
To make these settings, you require administrator privileges.
See also
"Settings" dialog (Page 95)
"General" tab in the "Settings" dialog (Page 97)
"Favorites" tab in the "Settings" dialog (Page 98)
"Reset" tab in the "Settings" dialog (Page 99)
"License keys" tab in the "Settings" dialog (Page 100)
"MLK Report" tab in the "Settings" dialog (Page 101)
See also
"Settings" dialog (Page 95)
"General" tab in the "Settings" dialog (Page 97)
"Favorites" tab in the "Settings" dialog (Page 98)
"Connection" tab in the "Settings" dialog (Page 98)
"License keys" tab in the "Settings" dialog (Page 100)
"MLK Report" tab in the "Settings" dialog (Page 101)
See also
"Settings" dialog (Page 95)
"General" tab in the "Settings" dialog (Page 97)
"Favorites" tab in the "Settings" dialog (Page 98)
"Connection" tab in the "Settings" dialog (Page 98)
"Reset" tab in the "Settings" dialog (Page 99)
"MLK Report" tab in the "Settings" dialog (Page 101)
See also
"Settings" dialog (Page 95)
"General" tab in the "Settings" dialog (Page 97)
"Favorites" tab in the "Settings" dialog (Page 98)
"Connection" tab in the "Settings" dialog (Page 98)
"Reset" tab in the "Settings" dialog (Page 99)
"License keys" tab in the "Settings" dialog (Page 100)
Note
Repairing license keys
License keys can only be repaired on hard disks.
See also
Transferring license keys (Page 33)
Procedure
1. Under "Computer Name", enter the name of a reachable computer and the port you want
to connect to or select a computer from the drop-down list box.
The following can be used for the computer name, for example "ComputerName", or
"ComputerName.Domain" and "IP address".
Port 4410 is defined as the default port. If you want to use this port, this port must be entered
in your Windows firewall in the "Exceptions" tab. Instead of a special port number, you can
also enter the Automation License Manager service as an "Exception" in your Windows
firewall. To make these settings, you require administrator privileges.
2. To search for a computer in the network, click "Browse".
– Double-click "Entire network".
– Double-click on "Microsoft Windows Network".
– If the computer is located in a domain, select this domain.
– Select the computer and click "OK" to confirm your selection.
3. Under "Display name", you can enter any display name for the computer (default =
computer name).
4. Select the "Always display in navigation window" check box if you want the entered
computer to be available after a restart of the Automation License Manager.
5. Select the "Add to search list" check box if you want the entered computer to be included
in the list of computers to be searched for license keys.
Computers included in the search list are indicated by a blue star in the navigation pane of
the user interface.
6. Click "OK" to confirm
See also
Recover Wizard Enter repair codes (Page 104)
Recover Wizard Result (Page 105)
See also
Recover Wizard Select license key (Page 103)
Recover Wizard Result (Page 105)
Result
You can use the "Recover Wizard" to repair one or more license keys. Help from A&D Customer
Support is required to recover the license keys.
"Support for License Management" can help you to recover license keys that are no longer
available due to loss or defects on the hard disk.
"Wizard for Recovering License Key(s) – Result" dialog
● Display of recovered license keys
● Display of a status message
Follow these steps:
1. This dialog box displays the recovered license keys. Check the additional status information
in the "Status" column.
2. To close the dialog, click the "Finish" button. This finishes the recovery operation and closes
the wizard.
See also
Recover Wizard Select license key (Page 103)
Recover Wizard Enter repair codes (Page 104)
Select the offline transfer step you want to perform and then click "Next". You can make the
following selections:
● Generate start code
● Generate request code
● Generate activation code
● Activate license key(s)
The wizard for the offline transfer guides you step by step through the transfer.
See also
Transferring offline Generate start code (Page 106)
Transferring offline Generate request code (Page 107)
Offline transfer: Generate activation code (Page 108)
Offline transfer: Activate license keys (Page 110)
See also
"License Keys Offline Transfer" dialog (Page 105)
Transferring offline Generate request code (Page 107)
Offline transfer: Generate activation code (Page 108)
Offline transfer: Activate license keys (Page 110)
Note
Offline transfer of license keys
To be able to transfer license keys offline, both the Automation License Manager as well as
the software using the license key must be installed on both computers (source and target).
4. Click the "Next" button. The "Wizard for Receiving License Keys" dialog opens with a "Select
license keys" list.
5. Select the license keys to be transferred to a drive on your own computer.
6. In the "Which drive do you want to install the license keys to?" drop-down list, select the
drive on your computer.
7. Click the "Next" button. The "Wizard for Receiving License Key(s)" dialog opens with a
"Display request code" list.
8. Click the "Save" button. Select the path and the license profile file in which the request
codes will be saved and click "Save".
9. Click the "Next" button. The "Wizard for Receiving License Keys" dialog opens with the
"Enter activation codes" list.
10.Transfer the request codes to the source computer, for example:
– The license profile file by e-mail
– The request codes by phone
– A printout by fax
11.If you want to close the dialog and enter the activation codes later, click "Cancel".
See also
"License Keys Offline Transfer" dialog (Page 105)
Transferring offline Generate start code (Page 106)
Offline transfer: Generate activation code (Page 108)
Offline transfer: Activate license keys (Page 110)
4. Click the "Next" button. The "Remove license key(s)" list opens.
5. Click the "Save" button. Select the path and the license profile file in which the activation
codes will be saved and click "Save".
6. Click the "Next" button.
The "Calculate Activation Codes: Confirm" dialog window opens.
7. Confirm the dialog with "Yes".
The license keys displayed in the "Remove license key(s)" list in the "Wizard for Sending
License Key(s)" dialog are removed and the "Display activation codes" dialog opens.
8. Transfer the activation codes to the target computer. For example:
– The license profile file by e-mail
– The activation codes by phone
– A printout by fax
9. Click "Finish" to close the dialog.
See also
"License Keys Offline Transfer" dialog (Page 105)
Transferring offline Generate start code (Page 106)
Transferring offline Generate request code (Page 107)
Offline transfer: Activate license keys (Page 110)
Error message
When an error occurs during transfer, the "Wizard for Receiving License Keys" dialog opens
with an "Incorrect activation codes" list. In this case, contact
See also
"License Keys Offline Transfer" dialog (Page 105)
Transferring offline Generate start code (Page 106)
Transferring offline Generate request code (Page 107)
Offline transfer: Generate activation code (Page 108)
NOTICE
Confirming calculation of the activation codes
After confirmation, the selected license keys will be deleted from the local computer.
NOTICE
Confirming loading of a license profile file
Manually entered codes will be overwritten.
"Define" view
Defines the content and appearance of the "Management" view.
Demo license
Use of the software with this license is limited to the conditions for use named in the agreement.
Brief information on the time remaining for the demo license is displayed in the information
area of the taskbar.
Engineering software
Identifies software that is used to create, test and commission automation solutions.
Floating license
Right to use software simultaneously for an unlimited period. The software can be installed
more than once.
Installed software
Software that is installed on a computer.
License
Right of the license owner to use software according to the rules of the license agreement.
License key
Stored information that technically represents the ownership of one or more licenses.
License number
The license number is the unique identifier of a license.
Master License
Use of the software with this license is unlimited.
PG/PC
PG = programming device
PC = personal computer
Rental license
This license permits the use of the software limited to a period of operating hours or days or
until a period expires as stipulated by the agreement.
Service pack
Officially available pack that eliminates errors in existing software; this does not require a new
license.
Single license
The use of the software with this type of license is permitted on one computer for an unlimited
period. The type of use is governed by the Certificate of License.
Software option
From the point of view of license management, software that is technically dependent on other
software or firmware.
Trial license
This license limits the use of the software to a specified number of days from the time it is first
used. The software may only be used for purposes of testing and validation (liability excluded).
Unlimited license
This license allows unlimited use of the software.
Upgrade license
Using an upgrade license, a license of an older version can be converted to a newer version.
An upgrade may demand specific requirements of the system status. An upgrade may be
required if you want to expand the configuration limits.
I
Icons in the toolbar, 23, 59
R
Information on the Current Process, 21 Recover Wizard Enter repair codes, 104
Installation requirements, 13 Recover Wizard Result, 105
Installing License Keys, 30 Recover Wizard Select license key, 103
Installing plug-ins, 15 Recovering license keys, 34
Installing the Automation License Manager, 13 Recovering license keys with the wizard, 35
Introduction to the Automation License Manager, 7 Remove license key, 111
Requirements for Web License Key Download, 48
Result activate license keys, 112
L Role Management with SIMATIC Logon, 55
License profile files, 47
License profile files for the offline transfer of license
keys, 47
S
Licenses in the Automation License Manager, 9 Scope of delivery, 11
Load data, 113 Select license key, 103
Settings in the "Columns" tab, 85
Settings in the "Connection" tab, 98
M Settings in the "Define View" dialog, 83
Settings in the "Favorites" tab, 98
Main entry, 36
U
Uninstalling the Automation License Manager, 14
Upgrade of licenses, 15
User Interface of the Automation License
Manager, 17
Using folders for structured storage, 38
Using Software with Free License Keys in the
Network, 50
V
Validity of licenses, 37
Views in the Automation License Manager
"Find" view, 28
"Log" and "Check out log" view, 29