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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