Overview
Floating licenses can be shared across other users or computers on the same network as the license server. This article explains how to check out a floating license from the Ansys license manager (Ansys LM) on the same machine (localhost) or on a different computer (license server) using the Ansys Optics Launher.
Important
- Ansys Optics 2021 R1 and newer is required with the Ansys License Manager.
- Install Ansys Optics on a supported operating system/platform.
- macOS versions do not support the Ansys license manager and will not be able to check out licenses from the Ansys License Manager.
- Starting with the Ansys Optics 2023 R2, the Legacy Lumerical FlexNet license manager has been removed from the Launcher's license configuration.
Ansys Optics Launcher
- Open "Ansys Optics Launcher",
- If prompted, choose "I have a license from Ansys..." and "...configure license only for Lumerical products" then "Go to the Licensing setup",
- Otherwise, Navigate to 'Licenses' on the left,
- Select "Use Optics Launcher Settings",
- Select "Apply these setting to my user account",
- In the Floating tab, Enter the "HostName or IP address" of your 'Server'.
- If the license manager is installed on the same machine, use 'localhost'.
- Use "Default" port. Otherwise, Specify the port number if this has been changed in the license file.
Note: If you have a managed network or a dedicated license server, consult with your IT Department or System Administrator for this information. - "Apply" to save,
- "Restart" the launcher when prompted.
License Server
localhost
Triad redundant license servers
- Check "Configure triad server / redundant servers" and enter the HostName or IP of each of the triad license servers and port used. Consult with your IT Department or System Administrator for this information.
- Apply and Restart the Launcher to save your settings.
Ansys Licensing Client Settings
- This utility is used when accessing multiple, or other licensing models and features.
- See this KB for details on using Ansys client settings to access Ansys licenses.
See also
Lumerical license configuration from the command line (without GUI)
License configuration using the Ansys client settings