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====== Set up a local license ======
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Here's how to set up a local license for your copy of #@IC_HTML@#.
The following describes how to make a server license available on your network.
**Local licensing vs. server licensing** - A license file is issued for a computer specified by the customer. The license file can map a single license (one seat) or a multiple license (two seats and more) for a specific feature set. Licenses are generally multi-user licenses (floating licenses), i.e. the license can be used without being tied to a specific location. If the license file is issued for the computer on which #@IC_HTML@# itself is executed, it is a **local license** from its point of view. If computers in the network (clients) obtain licenses from this computer (server), it is a **server license** from their point of view.\\
**See** Installation > [[en:infra-convert:user:installation:licfloat|Server Licensing]]
**Licensing Service** - Licensing tasks are handled by **ELIAS Licensing Service**, a utility. A detailed description can be found in the administrator manual.\\
**See** Administrator's Manual > Installation > [[en:infra-convert:dev:license_service|License service]]
**Frequently Asked Questions** - Frequently asked questions about license service are answered here: More > Frequently asked questions and answers > [[en:infra-convert:faq#why_is_the_license_server_not_accessible|Why is the license server not accessible?]]
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• [[en:infra-convert:user:installation:licsingle#The procedure at a glance]]\\
• [[en:infra-convert:user:installation:licsingle#Workflow]]\\
• [[en:infra-convert:user:installation:licsingle#Error handling]]
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**The procedure at a glance**
A single user license is issued for a PC workstation. It is only valid for this workstation and can not be transferred.
**1)**
First install #@IC_HTML@# on the PC. The installation file can be downloaded from the [[https://www.elias-gmbh.de/en/service/downloads#Programme|download area]] on our main pages.
**Note** There are no differences between different functionalities during the installation. Even if an installation is used as a demo version, all functions can be unlocked for them with the appropriate license.
**2)**
You send the individual registration key generated for this installation together with your contact data by e-mail to your CAQ/MES system provider respectively the service of ELIAS GmbH.
**3)**
The license file, which you also receive by e-mail, is finally downloaded into #@IC_HTML@#.
{{ en:infra-convert:user:installation:einzelplatzlizenz_einrichten.png?nolink | }}
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==== Workflow ====
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^ 1 ^ Open the License Information dialog | If no valid license exists, the "License information" dialog box opens automatically after starting #@IC_HTML@#.\\ \\ **Alternative** In the menu bar, go to **Help** and click **Show license**. | The License Information dialog box is open:\\ {{ en:infra-convert:user:installation:lizenzinformationen_keine_lizenz_neuer_dialog.png?nolink | }}\\ \\ Appearance of the dialogue up to programme version 2.4.7:\\ {{ en:infra-convert:user:installation:lizenzinformationen_keine_lizenz.png?nolink | }} |
^ 2 ^ Request a license | **1)** Click the **Request license via email** button {{:en:infra-convert:user:interface:request_license.png?nolink&13|}} to generate an e-mail message.\\ \\ **Alternative** Create an e-mail message containing the displayed registration key and your contact details (name, company, address, telephone, e-mail address). | **1)** In the e-mail program, which is set on the PC as a standard program / standard app, a ready-made message is opened. It contains the registration key and a list where you can enter your contact information. |
^ ::: ^ ::: | **2)** Send the e-mail to your CAQ/MES system provider if you are purchasing #@IC_HTML@# via this one or to info@elias-gmbh.de if you have purchased #@IC_HTML@# directly from us. | **2)** You will receive the license file within one working day. |
^ 3 ^ Download license | **1)** In the "License Information" dialog box, click the **Load License** button (until programme version shown as {{:de:infra-convert:user:interface:load_license.png?nolink&13|}}). | **1)** The file explorer opens. |
^ ::: ^ ::: | **2)** Select the license file (* .lic) and click **Open**.\\ \\ **Note** We recommend backing up the license file. | **2)** The "License Information" dialog box indicates that the license is valid:\\ {{ en:infra-convert:user:installation:lizenzinformationen_lizenz_gueltig_neuer_dialog.png?nolink | }}\\ \\ Appearance of the dialogue up to programme version 2.4.7:\\ {{ de:infra-convert:user:installation:lizenzinformationen_lizenz_gueltig.png?nolink | }}\\ \\ You can load a different license file at any time via the **Load license** button. This overwrites the previous licence. |
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