Installation and Administration Manual for PADS
Licensing
Editing the License File for Floating Licenses
Starting the License Server for Floating and Node-locked Counted Only Licenses
Verifying a Workstation Can Check Out a License
Installation
Prerequisites for Installation
System Permission Requirements for Installation on Windows
Obtain Licenses
Licensing Installation and Configuration
Downloading the Entire Software Package From Support Center
Downloading the Mini Online Installer
Installing the Software
Plugging in the Hardware Key
Continuing with a Current License
Installing a New License
Choosing Licensing Configuration
Specifying the Location of the License File
Specifying the Port Number and Host Name of License Server
Completing License Configuration
Configuring a Machine as a License Server
Accepting the License Agreement
Confirming Installation Choices
Modifying Product Selection and Target Locations
Completing PADS Installation
Overview of Installed Components
Verifying Product Installation
Software Directory Structure
Desktop Shortcuts Discontinued
Installing a License File After the PADS Flow Installation
Installing Hardware Key Drivers After the PADS Flow Installation
Performing a Batch Installation
Installing the Batch Tool
Modifying a Batch Script
Removing Installed Products
Technical Support Resources
Environment Variables
MGLS_LICENSE_FILE or LM_LICENSE_FILE
WDIR
CFGR_INI
Managing Multiple Releases
Key Terminology
WDIR and License File Location Settings for Multiple Releases
Using the Release Switcher
Switching Between Side-by-Side Compatible Releases
Switching Between Releases When One or More is Not Side-by-Side Compatible
Refreshing a Release Registration
Adding a Release Registration
Changing the Default VX Release
Removing a Release Registration
Documentation System
Documentation Options
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Common Licensing Errors
L101
L102
L103
L104
L105
L106
L107
L108
L109
L110
L111
L112
Troubleshooting Common Errors
CP0008
CP0030
IPW112 / IPW113
IPW114 / IPW122
IPW116 / IPW118
IPW123
IPW338
Troubleshooting Common Problems
Product or Release Not Visible For Product Removal
Unable to Reinstall MIP
Unable to Install MIP
Advanced Topics
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