SmartPlant License Manager

Installation and Users Guide

Version 8.0.2

May 2006

DPDS3-PB-200019G

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Introduction to SmartPlant License Manager ................................................................5
Whats New in This Guide ...........................................................................................7
Terms ............................................................................................................................8
Setup Options................................................................................................................9
Licensing Example .....................................................................................................10
Quick Installation Workflow ..........................................................................................11
Requesting Licenses and Installing SmartPlant License Manager .............................13
Requesting Software Upgrades and License Keys .....................................................13
Requesting a Software Upgrade: SmartPlant License Manager Version Compatibility... 14
Requesting a License Key for the License Server ............................................................ 14

Installing the Software that Requires Licensing.........................................................17

Installing SmartPlant Licensing Manager ..................................................................17
Installing Software from the Web...............................................................................19
Running SmartPlant License Manager .......................................................................20
Selecting a License Server for a Client............................................................................. 21
Installing a License Key on the License Server................................................................ 22
Using the SmartPlant License Manager Information Dialog Box .................................... 24
Testing Communication.................................................................................................... 25

Administrative Tasks.......................................................................................................26
Configuring and Testing Licenses ..............................................................................26
Removing a Client from the License Server ..................................................................... 27
Displaying and Modifying PDS Daily Licenses............................................................... 28
Testing for Reserving a Seat ............................................................................................. 29
Testing for Seat Release.................................................................................................... 31
Logging Product Usage .................................................................................................... 32

Monitoring SmartPlant License Manager Licenses and Keys....................................34

Generating an Audit Code ................................................................................................ 36
Displaying the Status of a License Key ............................................................................ 36
Displaying the License Server for a Client ....................................................................... 36
Displaying the Status of Active PDS Daily Licenses ....................................................... 37
Displaying the Status of Reserved Licenses ..................................................................... 37
Displaying the Status of Expired and Unexpired Keys..................................................... 38

Managing License Usage / Returning Unused Licenses ............................................39

Finding Unassigned Licenses ........................................................................................... 40
Modifying and Displaying Scavenging Processes ............................................................ 41

Removing SmartPlant License Manager ....................................................................42

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)...............................................................................43
Purchasing Licenses FAQ...........................................................................................43
General Topics FAQ...................................................................................................44
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PDS, FrameWorks Plus and ISOGEN FAQ...............................................................48
SmartSketch and SmartPlant Products FAQ ..............................................................52
Troubleshooting and Error Messages............................................................................54
Troubleshooting..........................................................................................................54
Verify that the SPLM-SmartPlant License Manager service is started............................. 54
Verify that the registry keys have been created ................................................................ 55
Installing and Starting the SmartPlant License Manager Service ..................................... 55
Stopping the SmartPlant License Manager Service .......................................................... 56
Installing SmartPlant License Manager on a Standalone System..................................... 56
Configuring Windows Firewall in Windows XP SP 2 and Windows 2003 SP 1 for SmartPlant
License Manager............................................................................................................... 59

Error Messages ...........................................................................................................61

License Key Request Forms............................................................................................64
Request for SmartPlant License Manager (SPLM) Key ............................................65
INtools 6.0 (and older) License Key Request.............................................................66
INtools 6.0 (and older) Request Instructions .................................................................... 68

Key-in Commands ...........................................................................................................70

Alphabetical Commands List .....................................................................................70
Functional Commands List.........................................................................................72
Appendix A .......................................................................................................................74
Using the SmartPlant License Checkout Utility with SmartPlant Review.................75
Install SmartPlant License Checkout Utility..................................................................... 76
License Checkout Utility Dialog Box............................................................................... 77
Check Out a License ......................................................................................................... 77

Using eLicense to Generate SmartPlant License Manager Keys ...............................79

Index..................................................................................................................................85

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Introduction to SmartPlant License Manager

Intergraph SmartPlant License Manager (SPLM) allows you to accurately track
how many users are concurrently accessing plant design software. It also helps you
comply with your Software Licensing Agreement. Intergraph recommends you
install SmartPlant License Manager prior to any of the software it licenses.
SmartPlant License Manager is client/server-based software. One or more central
servers can be used to maintain licensing information for all plant design software on
a network. The licensing information can be on a single server, but the licenses float
so any computer on the network can use them. Both the client computer and the
license server must have SmartPlant License Manager installed. Because licensing
has little impact on computer performance, any computer on your domain with a
fixed TCP/IP address can be a license server.
SmartPlant License Manager supports the following products and license types:
FrameWorks Plus
ISOGEN (Batch ISOGEN and Interactive ISOGEN)
Pelican Forge SupportModeler and SupportManager
PDS: PDS 3D, PDS 2D, PDS IDM, PDS PID
SDNF Import
SmartPlant Electrical
SmartPlant Instrumentation (formerly INtools)
SmartPlant P&ID
SmartPlant Review
SmartSketch
Notes

Some SmartSketch installations do not require licensing. SmartPlant

Review Publisher does not require SmartPlant License Manager
licensing.

This guide includes the INtools licensing information and request

forms. SmartPlant Instrumentation (formerly INtools 7.0 and above)
utilizes the current SmartPlant License Manager request forms.
INtools (6.0 and below) customers should continue to use the internal
licensing software.

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Refer to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (page 43) for answers to licensing setup
and configuration questions.

Intergraph software is purchased or leased by the license. For example, if you

purchased 30 licenses, you are licensed for 30 processes to concurrently access the
various software applications. SmartPlant License Manager keeps a running
inventory of how many licenses are in use and how many are available for use.
When an application is started, the application sends a request to one or more
SmartPlant License Manager license servers to obtain a license to run the software. If
a license of the requested type is available, the server grants the license and the
application starts. If all licenses of the requested type are in use when you begin an
interactive session, the software does not start. If all licenses are in use when a batch
job requests a license, the batch job waits until a license is released when a user logs
out or another batch job completes.
The Print option on the SmartPlant License Manager Information dialog box saves
displayed output to a file and/or prints the output to a selected printer.

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Whats New in This Guide

SmartPlant License Manager is delivered on a separate CD. Intergraph

recommends installing SmartPlant License Manager prior to any of the
software that requires a license. For more information, refer to Installing
SmartPlant Licensing Manager on page 17.

The product name has changed from Plant Design Licensing to SmartPlant
License Manager.

To view the latest updates about software compatibility when using

SmartPlant License Manager, refer to Requesting a Software Upgrade:
SmartPlant License Manager Version Compatibility, on page 14.

To view the most common SmartPlant License Manager installation and

usage questions, refer to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), on page 43

For information about using eLicense, refer to Using eLicense to Generate

SmartPlant License Manager Keys on page 79.

The SmartPlant License Checkout utility (License Checkout Utility.exe)

allows you to obtain licenses for SmartPlant Review and its modules for use
on a non-networked computer. Using this utility allows you to run SmartPlant
Review and its modules without a network connection to the license server.
This utility is delivered with the SmartPlant Review software. For more
information, refer to Using the SmartPlant License Checkout Utility with
SmartPlant Review on page 75.

The new Generate Machine ID command allows you to generate a machine

identifier. The machine identifier created by this command is sent to
Intergraph and then a key will be sent to you. This command must be run on
the license server and is to be run by the system administrator. For more
information, refer to Requesting a License Key for the License Server on page
14.

The new Log Product Usage command allows you to create a report of
detailed use of the licenses. The log created using this command helps you to
monitor which groups use the product. The Output file name must be
specified along with the directory for the software to start logging. For more
information, refer to Logging Product Usage on page 32.

A Help menu now displays on the main SmartPlant License Manager window.
Help and About SmartPlant License Manager commands are available on the
Help menu.

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There is a new eCustomer Web page location: https://crmweb.intergraph.com.

Before installing or upgrading your software, please check this Web site for
the latest software and documentation versions.

Terms
License Key An alphanumeric code entered on a license server that activates a
license. The encrypted code tells the license server how many licenses and type(s)
that have been leased or purchased and, therefore, how many it can issue. A key can
be up to 408 characters in length.
License A contractual right to run a copy of the software. A license key activates a
license.
Remote License Mode / Checkout Running SmartPlant Review without a network
connection to the license server. You must install and run the SmartPlant License
Checkout Utility to use this mode. For more information, refer to Appendix A of this
document or refer to the SmartPlant License Checkout Utility Users Guide delivered
with SmartPlant Review.
Site LAN The Local Area Network (LAN) at a physical site that is associated with
a site license server.
Site The fixed geographic area surrounding the site license server.
Site License Server The computer where the key is loaded. The key contains a
code that tells the license server how many licenses of each type it can issue. The
license server can be a server or a standard computer.

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Setup Options
There are several options for setting up SmartPlant License Manager license servers
and clients.
Single Site LAN and License Server You can assign all licenses at your site to a
single server for the purpose of license administration. This greatly simplifies the
license administration process.
A single license server can be used to administer LANs within a 5-mile radius
(assuming that adequate network bandwidth is available). A different license server
must administer LANs outside the 5-mile radius.
License Servers on each LAN You can set up your system so that each LAN at
your site has its own license server.
Multiple License Servers on one LAN You can have part of your licenses reside
on one license server and the rest on another license server. Computers can be set up
to retrieve licenses from a secondary server if all licenses on the primary server are in
use.
SmartPlant Checkout License Utility You can obtain licenses for SmartPlant
Review for use on a non-networked computer (for example, a laptop). Using this
utility allows you to run SmartPlant Review remotely without a network connection
to the license server. This utility is available as part of the SmartPlant Review
product and is not included in SmartPlant License Manager. SmartPlant License
Manager supports this utility according to a setting in the SmartPlant Checkout
License Utility. When the product requests a license to be checked out, you will be
able to see the reserved license in the display report and in the log report (if logging is
enabled).

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Licensing Example
In connected license mode, a SmartPlant License Manager site license server is
configured to manage the SmartPlant License Manager licenses.
For example, XYZ Engineering Ltd. purchases one license key that contains four
SmartPlant Review core licenses and three licenses of each of the seven modules.
To manage these licenses, the site administrator configures a networked workstation
or server to be the SmartPlant License Manager license server, then installs and
configures both SmartPlant Review and SmartPlant License Manager on the
workstations within the company.
When a user starts SmartPlant Review on an individual workstation, one license for
the core SPR product and one license for each installed module is automatically
obtained from the SmartPlant License Manager license server. This means that if this
particular workstation has all seven modules installed, then eight (one core and seven
module) licenses are used by this workstation. When the SmartPlant Review session
ends, the licenses are automatically returned on the SmartPlant License Manager
license server. Those licenses are now available for use by another SmartPlant
Review session.
To continue this example, up to three SmartPlant Review sessions using seven
modules each can be running concurrently. A fourth SmartPlant Review session can
also run concurrently since there is one remaining core SPR license; however, this
fourth session cannot run any modules because all of the module licenses are in use.
If this fourth SPR session has modules installed, SmartPlant Review attempts to find
licenses for the installed modules then displays a "no licenses available" message and
closes the session. To run this fourth session without attempting to obtain licenses for
the installed modules, use the SmartPlant Review Select Modules Utility to specify
which installed modules you want to obtain licenses for.
Refer to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on page 43 for answers to licensing setup
and configuration questions.

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Quick Installation Workflow

Use this workflow for all products that require SmartPlant License Manager
concurrent licensing.
The System Administrator will complete or give guidance about most of these steps.
Administrator rights are required to install and setup SmartPlant License Manager.
Users who need more information should follow the detailed procedures in the other
sections. For more information, refer to the following sections: Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQ), Administrative Tasks, and Troubleshooting and Error Messages.
Note

Be sure that the license server has a static IP address before generating
the Machine ID, and the network adapter needs to be the primary
connection. If it is not possible to define a static IP address in the local
network adapter, you can create a virtual network adapter by installing
Microsoft Loopback Adapter. Refer to Installing SmartPlant License
Manager on a Standalone System on page 56.
1. Designate machine as SmartPlant License Manager license server: This
machine must be on the network and have a name with no spaces.
2. Generate a Machine ID. For more information, refer to Requesting a License
Key for the License Server on page 14.
3. Upgrade software: Submit a request if you need an upgrade.
4. Request license key: Request a server license key.
5. Install SmartPlant License Manager on license server: Install SmartPlant
License Manager and the license key on the server.
a. Install SmartPlant License Manager.
b. Click Start > Programs > Intergraph SmartPlant License Manager >
SmartPlant License Manager.
c. Select Install and Remove.
d. Click Select.
e. Select Install License Key.
f. Click Select.
g. Click Server and enter the license key you received. Exit SmartPlant
License Manager.
6. Install SmartPlant Licensing Manager on client: Install SmartPlant Licensing
Manager on each client machine. Run SmartPlant License Manager, specifying
the name of the SmartPlant License Manager license server.
a. Install SmartPlant License Manager.
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b. Click Start > Programs > Intergraph SmartPlant License Manager >
SmartPlant License Manager.
c. Click Configure and Test and Select License Server for Client.
d. Enter the SmartPlant License Manager Server name or the TCP/IP address.
Exit SmartPlant License Manager.
7. Install the software that requires licensing: (Such as SmartPlant Review, PDS

or SmartPlant P&ID) Use that products installation and configuration guides.

8. Test communication: Use the Test Seat Reservation and Test Seat Release

commands to ensure that communication is set up between the license server and
client. Successful messages show appropriate communication.
a. Click Test Seat Reservation. Select the server name and Batch or
Interactive mode. Note the seat number in the SmartPlant License Manager
Information dialog box.
b. Click Test Seat Release and enter the seat designated in Step 8a.
9. Run software: Start the software product that requires SmartPlant License
Manager licensing.

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Requesting Licenses and Installing

SmartPlant License Manager
This section provides detailed information about requesting and installing upgrades
and license keys.

Requesting Software Upgrades and License Keys

The SmartPlant License Manager License Request form does not issue an upgrade of
the product that requires licensing. An upgrade is not required unless it is needed for
work or production purposes.
Note

Before upgrading your software, please check

http://crmweb.intergraph.com for the latest software and
documentation versions. The latest information about SmartPlant
License Manager is always available at this site.

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Requesting a Software Upgrade: SmartPlant License

Manager Version Compatibility
For the most current compatibility matrix, please refer to the eCustomer Web site
(http://crmweb.intergraph.com).

Requesting a License Key for the License Server

SmartPlant License Manager uses the Generate Machine ID command to uniquely
identify the machine (license server) where the license will be installed. You must
generate a Machine ID on the license server and send the resulting code to Intergraph
before you can obtain a new or updated license key. When you run Start >
Programs > Intergraph SmartPlant License Manager > Generate Machine ID, a
file is created that contains the code needed to send to Intergraph.
The following describes installing SmartPlant License Manager or upgrading your
current installation of Plant Design Licensing (PD_LICE) software. Before
upgrading your software, please check http://crmweb.intergraph.com for the latest
software and documentation. The latest information about SmartPlant License
Manager is always available at this site.

Note
Be sure that the license server has a static IP address before generating
the Machine ID, and the network adapter needs to be the primary
connection. If it is not possible to define a static IP address in the local
network adapter, you can create a virtual network adapter by installing
Microsoft Loopback Adapter. Refer to Installing SmartPlant License
Manager on a Standalone System on page 56.

If the license server does not contain PD_Lice or SmartPlant License Manager
1. Install SmartPlant License Manager using the Installation CD or download the
SmartPlant License Manager product from the eCustomer Web site
(http://crmweb.intergraph.com).
2. On your designated license server, click Start > Programs > Intergraph
SmartPlant License Manager > Generate Machine ID.
on the Generate Machine ID dialog box and define a path
3. Select Browse
and file name for the Machine ID. For example, c:\temp\machine_id.txt. The
created file will be a text file.
Note

When entering a path name in one of the SmartPlant License Manager

dialog boxes, spaces are allowed in the name. If you enter a path
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name in a Command Window on a command line, you must use
double-quotes around the path name.

If the license server is currently running as a PD_Lice server

If PD_Lice is already installed on your license server, you must remove the software
before you can install SmartPlant License Manager.
1. To remove the PD_LICE product, click Start > Programs > PD_LICE >
Remove.
2. When PD_LICE is successfully removed, you can install SmartPlant License
Manager as previously described and then generate your Machine ID.

Generating a Machine ID before installing SmartPlant License Manager when

PD_LICE is already installed and in use
If you do not want your license server unavailable for processing licenses while you
generate a Machine ID and install the SmartPlant License Manager software, you can
install the Generate Machine ID executable in the existing \pdlice directory.
1. Download the Generate Machine ID executable from the eCustomer web site
(http://crmweb.intergraph.com/).
2. Copy the SPLMGenMachineID.exe file to your \PDLICE\bin directory.
3. Open a Command Window and run the executable from the command line with
the output file included as an argument. For example, from the command line
enter c:\win32app\ingr\pdlice\bin\SPLMGenMachineID c:\temp\machine_id.txt.
If the output file contains blanks, either in the path or the filename, you must
place double-quote marks () at the beginning and the end of the output file
content. For example, C:\win32app\ingr\pdlice\bin\SPLMGenMachineID
c:\temp\machine id.txt.

Requesting a License Key

After generating the Machine ID for the license server, send the text file and the
completed License Key Request form in an e-mail to Intergraph using this address:
[email protected]. See Request for SmartPlant License Manager (SPLM)

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Key on page 65 for the License Key Request form. An Intergraph Software Delivery
representative will e-mail your key to you within 48 hours of receipt of your request.
Customers using eLicense to manage their licenses receive them immediately by email. Other customers receive their licenses within 2 business days. The eLicense
Web site is: https://ppmapps.intergraph.com/ELICENSE/. For more information,
refer to Using eLicense to Generate SmartPlant License Manager Keys on page 79.
You can also call Intergraph Process, Power & Marine (PPM) Support. In the United
States, call 1-800-766-7701 for the Global Order Desk. (Follow Support and Sales
phone links.) International customers can contact their local Intergraph office.
If you re-run the Generate Machine ID command, it will invalidate the existing
Machine ID. The following warning displays when you re-run the Generate
Machine ID command. Note that this warning message displays when you use the
command from the Start menu but not from the Command Prompt (when entering
splmGenMachineID.exe).

If you have already sent the Machine ID in an e-mail to Intergraph but not yet
received your license key, select No to not generate a new Machine ID. Otherwise,
the key you receive from Intergraph will not install.
If you generate a new Machine ID after installing the license key, the license server
will continue to work. However, you will have to submit this new Machine ID to
Intergraph when requesting a new or updated license key.
Note: If you remove SmartPlant License Manager after generating and sending the
Machine ID to Intergraph, the new license key you receive will not install.
The number of licenses covered by a license key is the same as the total
number of licenses that you purchased or leased for each LAN ID listed for
that license server. Intergraph records are used to determine the correct
number of licenses for the key.
In cases where the system will not be connected to a network, such as running
a laptop, the SmartPlant License Manager license server and the client are the
same machine.

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Installing the Software that Requires Licensing

Intergraph recommends you install SmartPlant License Manager on every machine
prior to installing any of the licensed products. During setup, products automatically
search for SmartPlant License Manager on the machine. If it is not installed, a
message box displays as shown in the following example. When you click OK on
the message box, SmartPlant License Manager automatically installs.

Installing SmartPlant Licensing Manager

1. Insert the Intergraph SmartPlant License Manager CD. If the CD does not
start automatically , double-click Setup.exe in the root folder of the CD.
2. Select SmartPlant License Manager Installation.
3. Click Next on the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for SmartPlant
License Manager page.
4. Enter your name and company name in the User Name and Company Name
fields on the Customer Information page. Click Next.
5. On the Software License Agreement page, select your country from the list
and click Display to view the license agreement.
Note

The license agreement is delivered as a PDF file; consequently, you

must have Acrobat Reader installed on the computer in order to view
the license agreement. If the software detects that Acrobat Reader is
not installed, an informational message box appears. To install
Acrobat Reader and continue with the data installation, click Yes. If
you click No on the message box, the setup process immediately stops
without installing SmartPlant License Manager.

6. Carefully read the license agreement. Close the PDF document, and click Yes
on the License Agreement page to accept the terms.

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7. On the Choose Destination Location page, click Next to install SmartPlant
License Manager in the default location. If you want to install the software in
another location, click Change and select the new location.
8. Click Install on the Ready to Install the Program page. A status bar
displays the progress of the installation on the Status Setup page.
9. Click Finish on the InstallShield Wizard Complete page to complete
installation of SmartPlant License Manager.
Note

Do not delete any files that are created during installation or as a result
of using SmartPlant License Manager. Removal of any files causes
the licensing system to fail and can require install, repair, or possibly
removal and re-install of SmartPlant License Manager.

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Installing Software from the Web

In addition to installing from CDs, some products can be installed from the Intergraph
eCustomer Web site. This example uses SmartPlant Review, but all products are
available on the Products List. Check to see if your product can be installed from the
Web site.
1. Go to the eCustomer web site: https://crmweb.intergraph.com
2. Enter your user name and password.

Note
If you are a new customer or do not have a user name and password,
click the I'm a New User link to obtain your user name and password.

3. Click Download Software Updates.

4. Click Products.
5.

Select the latest version of SmartPlant License Manager.

6. Click Save to download the SmartPlant License Manager Zip file to your
computer.
7. Open the SmartPlant License Manager Zip file and double-click setup.exe.
8. After the files are extracted to your computer, click Continue to install
SmartPlant License Manager.
9. Read the Software License Agreement carefully. If you agree to the specified
terms, click I Agree.
10. Specify the location where you want SmartPlant License Manager installed and
click Continue.
11. When the installation process is complete, click OK.
12. Follow the instructions in the Running SmartPlant License Manager on page 20 to
configure SmartPlant License Manager to work with SmartPlant Review.

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Running SmartPlant License Manager

The Start > Programs > Intergraph SmartPlant License Manager menu contains
the Generate Machine ID and SmartPlant License Manager icons.
1. Click Start > Programs > Intergraph SmartPlant License Manager >
SmartPlant License Manager to begin using SmartPlant License Manager.
The main SmartPlant License Manager dialog box appears. Intergraph
recommends reading the readme file for every release.

For more information, refer to . . .

Troubleshooting and Error Messages, page 54

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), page 43

Key-in Commands, page 70

Managing License Usage / Returning Unused Licenses (Scavenging),

page 39

Monitoring SmartPlant License Manager Licenses and Keys, page 34

Requesting a License Key for the License Server, page 14

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Selecting a License Server for a Client

Use the following procedure to reserve a seat from the licensed server for a client
computer.
1. Log onto each computer that will check out a license and be sure SmartPlant
License Manager is installed.
2. On the Configuration and Testing dialog box, click Select License Server For
Client. In a Command Prompt window, you can type pdlice j license_server,
where license_server is the name or TCP IP address of the license server.
The Select License Server For Client dialog box appears.

3. Type the computer name(s) of your license server in the Server field. The server
name can be a maximum length of 29 characters. You cannot enter multiple
server entries using this dialog box but you can enter multiple server entries from
the Command Prompt.
4. Click OK. If you want to add another license server name, repeat step 2.

To verify that the computer correctly points to the license server, refer
to Displaying the License Server for a Client on page 36.

To test checking out (reserving) a license on the client computer, refer

to Testing for Reserving a Seat on page 29.

To release the license you just checked out, refer to Testing for Seat,
page 31.

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Installing a License Key on the License Server

After SmartPlant License Manager is installed and you have received your license
key from Intergraph, you are ready to install the license key on the server. This
installation must be done within 5 days of the specified installation date. This
command requires administrator privileges on the license server.
Note
You do not need to remove the existing license if you are using SmartPlant
License Manager 8.0 or later. If you have already requested a new license by
sending your Machine ID, you should not remove the existing key. Otherwise, the
new key obtained from Intergraph will not install and you need to re-generate the
machine ID and request another license key.
A license key is 26 to 252 alphanumeric characters, and looks like this example:
1ABCDEFGH58K7LAFDLH1OG9FFQ

1. Click Start > Programs > Intergraph SmartPlant License Manager > License
to start SmartPlant License Manager.
The SmartPlant Licensing Manager dialog box appears.
2. Click Install and Remove Options on the SmartPlant License Manager dialog
box.
The Install and Remove Options dialog box appears.

3. Click Install License Key. The Install License Key dialog box appears. In a
Command Prompt window, you can type pdlice -a license_key, where license_key
is the series of alphanumeric characters that make up the license key.

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4. Enter your license key in the License key field.

5. Click OK.
6. Verify that the key installed correctly. Click Show Key Status on the Display
Options dialog box. For more information, refer to Displaying the Status of a
License Key, page 36.
7. Close SmartPlant License Manager.
After SmartPlant License Manager verifies the license key, the license database is
installed. Then you can begin setting up the client computers that will be checking
out licenses.

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Using the SmartPlant License Manager Information Dialog

Box
The SmartPlant License Manager Information dialog box displays requested
information about SmartPlant License Manager. You can save its displayed
information to a file, print the information, review on-line Help, or close the dialog
box.
The following SmartPlant License Information dialog box shows that the server
license key has been successfully installed on the license server.

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Testing Communication
After the installation, check communication between the license server and client.
Refer to Testing for Reserving a Seat (page 29), Testing for Seat (page 31), and
Troubleshooting and Error Messages (page 54).

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Administrative Tasks
The following sections provide details about configuring and testing your licenses,
removing clients from the license server, modifying PDS daily licenses, and
information about product tags and licensing.

Configuring and Testing Licenses

When the SmartPlant License Manager key is successfully installed, you can
configure and test your client computers. This section covers removing a client from
the license server, displaying and modifying the license usage, and reserving and
unreserving a license.
Use the following procedure to access the Configure and Testing Options dialog
box.
1. Click Configure and Test Options on the main SmartPlant License Manager
dialog box.
The Configure and Test Options dialog box appears.

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Removing a Client from the License Server

Use the following procedure to remove a client from the license server list.
1. Click Remove License Server for Client on the Configure and Test dialog box.
In a Command Window, you can type pdlice k license_server where
license_server is the name of the license server.
This option removes the server name and the internet address from the
server_names entry on the registry. Do not edit this entry manually.
The Remove License Server for Client dialog box appears.

2. Type the name of the server you want to remove in the Server Name field.
If you selected your license server using the Select License Server For Client
option, the server name automatically appears in the Server Name field or you
can select it from the list. If you define your license server from the Command
Prompt, you must type the server name.
3. Click OK.
The SmartPlant License Manager Information box appears.

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Displaying and Modifying PDS Daily Licenses

Daily keys are available for PDS customers. PDS lease customers can specify
whether daily keys can be used by interactive users, interactive and batch users, batch
users only, or none. By default, a daily key cannot be activated without selecting
these options. This command requires administrator privileges. These options need to
be activated on the license server.
Use the following procedure to activate daily keys in PDS.
1. Click Display and Modify License Usage. (Or, type pdlice Q in a Command
Prompt window.)
The Display and Modify License Usage dialog box appears.

2. Place a check mark beside each option you want to use.

Allow interactive jobs to start new daily seats Allows PDS daily license keys
to be accessed by interactive users if checked. Interactive daily licenses are active
for one 24-hour period.
Allow batch jobs to start new daily seats Allows PDS daily license keys to be
accessed by batch users if checked. Batch daily licenses are active for one 24hour period.
Allow seats to use higher-level seats, if available Allows PDS license keys to
use higher-level seats, if any are available. This option applies only to PDS
P&ID, IDM, and PDS 2D seats. For example, if no 2D seats (licenses) are
available this option allows use of a 3D seat (license).
Daily keys, once activated, expire in 24 hours, regardless of how much actual
processing time has been used. When a process that uses a daily license key
completes and the 24-hour period for the daily license key has not expired, the daily
license key becomes available for use by other processes regardless of what is
specified using this option.

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If a job is running at the end of the 24-hour period, the job is allowed to complete
processing. When the processing is complete, the daily license key then expires.
To display the status of the daily license keys, refer to Displaying the Status of Active
PDS Daily Licenses, page 37.

Note
If you cannot access your PDS PID Standalone licenses, check to be
sure that you loaded the PDS PID Standalone product using the correct
serial number.

Testing for Reserving a Seat

Use the following procedure to test whether a license can be reserved from the client.
This is especially helpful in testing server and client communication after installation.

Note
If you purchased a PDS PID license, only the PDS PID application is
available to use. If you purchased PDS 2D, the PDS PID, IDM, and
PFD applications are available to use.

1. Click Test Seat Reservation on the Configuration and Testing dialog box.
The Test Seat Reservation dialog box appears.

2. Set the applicable options.

Server Name Using the drop-down list, select the name of the server that you
would like to reserve a seat with.
Batch Activates batch processing mode.
Interactive Activates interactive processing mode.

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Time (Min) Defines a wait time in minutes. The server you are requesting wait
time on must have SmartPlant License Manager installed and a valid server
license key assigned.
Product Tag Type the tag for the appropriate product, as detailed in the
following table. Be sure to enter a valid Product tag. This entry is case-sensitive.
Product

Product Tag

FrameWorks Plus

FWP

ISOGEN - Batch

4D

ISOGEN - Interactive

5D

Pelican Forge SupportModeler

PMD

Pelican Forge SupportManager

PMN

PDS PID

0 (zero)

PDS 2D

PDS 3D

2 or 3D

PDS IDM

SDNF Import

SDF

SmartPlant Electrical

SEL

SmartPlant Electrical Import (SEI)

SEI

SmartPlant Instrumentation (INtools) Standard

INS

SmartPlant Instrumentation (INtools) View Only / API

INV

SmartPlant Instrumentation (INtools) Maintenance

INM

SmartPlant P&ID

SPPD

SmartPlant Review

SPR

SmartSketch

SSK

3. Select your server name that automatically appears in the Server name field or
select it from the drop-down list.
4. Select Batch or Interactive. To execute this option as a batch process, click the
Batch option. The Time (Min) and Product Tag fields activate. Type the wait
time in minutes and then type the product tag.
5. Click OK.
The SmartPlant License Manager Information dialog box appears. If you are
testing client-server communication, note the seat number in the dialog box. The
seat number information will be used in the Test Seat Release command.

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Testing for Seat Release

Use the following procedure to ensure that a seat has been unreserved or released
from a license.
1. Click Test Seat Release on the Configuration and Testing dialog box.
The Test Seat Release dialog box appears.

2. If the node name does not automatically appear in the License Server field, select
it from the list or type the node name in the License Server field. Type the
assigned number of the seat in the Seat Number field.
3. Click OK.
The SmartPlant License Manager Information dialog box appears with
confirmation or error information.

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Logging Product Usage

Use the following procedure to track product usage. If enabled, the Log Product
Usage command tracks all licenses requested by a client. For example, when
SmartPlant P&ID is opened on a client machine, a record is written to the log file.
When SmartPlant P&ID is closed on that client machine, this is also recorded by the
log file.
1. Select Log Product Usage on the SmartPlant License Manager main window and
click Select.
The Log Product Usage dialog box appears.

2. If you want to record product usage, click the Start logging option. To stop
recording product usage, click Stop logging.
3. Click in the Output file name field and enter the path and a file name for the
output file that will contain the logging information. You can also click the
and select an existing file. Logging information is appended
Browse button
to an existing file.
4. Click OK.
As products are opened and closed, their usage is tracked and the details are
written to the logging file you defined.

Note
The Product Tag recorded in the log file is truncated to have up to 3
characters only. For example, for the SmartPlant P&ID application,
the product tag is SPPD. This is recorded as SPP in the log file.

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The first column in the log file is called Operator. The value of Operator
indicates the following:
1 = Get license
2 = Return license
11 = No license available when requested
12 = License returned by scavenge
31 = License Checkout
32 = Returning a Checkout license

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Monitoring SmartPlant License Manager Licenses

and Keys
This section explains the SmartPlant License Manager tools for the following
monitoring tasks:
Use the following procedure to access the SmartPlant License Manager monitoring
functions.
1. Click Display on the main SmartPlant License Manager dialog box.
The Display Options dialog box appears.

These commands sometimes display information in the SmartPlant License

Information dialog box. In some fields on that dialog box, product abbreviations are
used instead of the full product names. Here is a list of the products and their
abbreviations as used in this dialog box.
Product
Abbreviation

Product Name

BISO

ISOGEN Batch

3D

PDS 3D

2D

PDS 2D

IDM

PDS IDM

PI

PDS 2D PID

IISO

Interactive ISO

FWP

FrameWorks Plus

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Product
Abbreviation

Product Name

SDNF

SDNF

SPR

SmartPlant Review

PMD

Pelican Forge SupportModeler

PMN

Pelican Forge SupportManager

SPPD

SmartPlant P&ID

INS

SmartPlant Instrumentation (INtools) Standard

INV

SmartPlant Instrumentation (INtools) View Only /

API

INM

SmartPlant Instrumentation (INtools) Maintenance

INK

Not used.

SSK

SmartSketch

SRM

SmartPlant Review Modules

SEL

SmartPlant Electrical

SEI

SmartPlant Electrical Import

For more information, refer to:

Generating an Audit Code, page 36

Displaying the Status of a License Key, page 36

Displaying the License Server for a Client, page 36

Displaying the Status of Active PDS Daily Licenses, page 37

Displaying the Status of Reserved Licenses, page 37

Displaying the Status of Expired and Unexpired Keys, page 38

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Generating an Audit Code

Intergraph Support Services uses the audit code from a customers system for
monitoring and troubleshooting customer system issues. For example, Intergraph can
help determine proper licensing involving new servers and moving software. There is
no need to generate an audit code unless Intergraph Support Services requests it.
1. Click Generate Auditing Code on the Display Options dialog box. (Or, type
pdlice e in a Command Prompt window.)
The SmartPlant License Manager Information dialog box appears with the audit
code.
2. Click Save to save the audit code information to a text file. Send the text file to
Intergraph.

Displaying the Status of a License Key

Use the following procedure to verify the correct installation of a license key or to
check the status of the currently installed license key.
1. Click Show Key Status on the Display Options dialog box. (Or, type pdlice f in
a Command Prompt window.)
The SmartPlant License Information dialog box appears with the following
information: node, address, key type, installation date, number of licenses,
expiration date, and daily licenses (if purchased). You can save this displayed
information to a file, print the information, review on-line Help, or close the
dialog box.

Displaying the License Server for a Client

Use the following procedure to display the list of license servers for a client.
1. Click Display License Server for Client on the Display Options dialog box.
(Or, type pdlice l in a Command Prompt window.)
The SmartPlant License Information dialog box appears.

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Displaying the Status of Active PDS Daily Licenses

Monitoring the use of PDS daily licenses includes information about daily licenses
currently checked out, licenses currently active, and daily licenses available for future
use.
Use the following procedure to display the status of the daily keys.
1. Click Display Status of Active Daily Licenses on the Display Options dialog
box. (Or, type pdlice M in a Command Prompt window.)
The SmartPlant License Information dialog box appears.

Displaying the Status of Reserved Licenses

Use the following procedure to display the status of licenses in use. Use this option if
a license remains checked out when you believe the license should have been
returned.
1. Click Display Status of Reserved License on the Display Options dialog box.
(Or, type pdlice m in a Command Prompt window.)
The SmartPlant License Manager Information dialog box appears.

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Displaying the Status of Expired and Unexpired Keys

Use the following procedure to list information about other license servers on your
LAN. The displayed information includes the license expiration date, total licenses
and available licenses, computer IP address, and computer name.
1. Click Display Status of Expired and Unexpired License on the Display Options
dialog box. (Or, type pdlice B in a Command Prompt window.)
A three-minute timer runs while SmartPlant License Manager waits for replies. It
is possible that some computers may not reply during this three-minute period. A
message box appears, reminding you that this option takes time to run.

2. Click Yes to continue.

The SmartPlant License Manager Information dialog box appears. It contains data
about all license servers on your LAN. You can save its displayed information to
a file, print the information, review on-line Help, or close the dialog box.

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Managing License Usage / Returning Unused

Licenses
SmartPlant License Manager enables you to control license usage from the license
server and to find (scavenge) and return unused licenses.
Use the following procedure to access the Scavenge Options dialog box.
1. Log onto the license server. (This option is available only on the license server.)
2. Click Scavenge on the main SmartPlant License Manager dialog box.
The Scavenge Options dialog box appears.

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Finding Unassigned Licenses

Scavenging for license keys finds licenses that have been checked out, but are no
longer in use. This situation can happen when a computer fails while a license is
checked out or an unexpected termination occurs.
Use the following procedure to scavenge for unused keys.
1. Click Scavenge for Keys on the Scavenging Options dialog box. (Or, type
pdlice n in a Command Prompt window.)
The SmartPlant License Manager Information dialog box appears.

If a license remains checked out when you think it should have been returned, check
to be sure the process identified with the process ID is legitimate. This may involve
asking the engineer who is using the client node and checking to make sure that the
process is still running by monitoring how much CPU time it is using.
If obtaining an available license is a higher priority than preserving an active process,
you can kill the process using Task Manager so that the license it is using is made
available. Use this drastic measure only when other options to get the license returned
have failed You must be absolutely certain that the process in question is no longer
needed.

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Modifying and Displaying Scavenging Processes

Scavenging is automatically enabled for one minute past the hour.
Use the following procedure to modify the interval or to save a log of the scavenging
operation.
1. Click Display and Modify Scavenging Options on the Scavenge Options dialog
box. (Or, type pdlice N in a Command Prompt window.)
This command requires system administrator privileges.
The Display and Modify Scavenging Options dialog box appears.

2. Set the applicable options.

Time interval (minutes) Modifies/sets scavenging time in minutes.
Start time (Minutes past) Sets a scavenging time to begin at any specified
minute past the hour. Valid values are 0-59 minutes.
Output file name Defines an output file name that contains your scavenging
information.
Maximum output file size Defines the maximum size of your output file.
Do not scavenge for unused seats Click to place a check mark in the check
box if you do not want the system to scavenge for unused seats.
3. Click OK.

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Removing SmartPlant License Manager

Use this procedure with caution and only when you want to remove the complete
SmartPlant License Manager product from your computer.
1. Click Start > Control Panel.
The Control Panel window appears.
2. Click Add or Remove Programs.
3. Select SmartPlant License Manager.
4. Click Remove.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Please refer to the SmartPlant License Manager FAQ on the Web in the eCustomer
system for the most current FAQ as it is continually updated. Click
https://crmweb.intergraph.com and select Products > SPLM/PD_Lice.

Purchasing Licenses FAQ

Is there a form to use for requesting licenses?
Yes, there is a PDF form and the same content in an Excel spreadsheet. All products
except INtools 6.0 and older use the same form, which is found on each products
Web page in the Learn More list. For example, go to the following Web page for
SmartPlant Review and click Learn More:
http://ppm.intergraph.com/visualization/sp_review.asp

The following Web page lists all products:

http://ppm.intergraph.com/products/

INtools 6.0 and older uses its own form, also found on the INtools Web page. Both
forms are included in the SmartPlant License Manager Installation and Users
Guide, are delivered with the licenses, and are available on the Web in the eCustomer
system. Click in the Product Documentation link under the Search entry box.
https://crmweb.intergraph.com

How do I purchase licenses at the eLIcense web site?

Contact the local Intergraph office or access the eLicense web site to request an
upgrade of the lease profile to include purchase licenses.
https://ppmapps.intergraph.com/elicense/

Where can I find SmartPlant License Manager and other products to

download?
SmartPlant License Manager is available from the following web page:
https://crmweb.intergraph.com

Select Self Service > Download software updates > Products > SPLM (PD_Lice)
> SmartPlant License Manager. You do not need a serial number to install
SmartPlant License Manager. For more information, refer to Using eLicense to
Generate SmartPlant License Manager Keys on page 79.
Can I divide the licenses for one LAN into several license servers for the
purpose of managing project access, for example, or as coverage in the
event that my license server goes down?
Yes, you can divide the licenses. You need a form for each license server.

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General Topics FAQ

How do I generate Machine identifier?
If SPLM is installed you can execute the command Generate Machine ID from Start
menu.
If 7.3 PD_Lice is installed, you need to download the splmGenMachineID.exe on
your machine. Run the executable from the Command Prompt with the output file
included as an argument. For example, enter:
c:\win32app\ingr\pdlice\bin\splmGenMachineID c:\temp\machine_id.txt
Do I need to remove the existing key in order to input a new license
key?
No, you do not need to remove the existing license if you are using SmartPlant
License Manager 8.0 or later. If you have already requested a new license by sending
your Machine ID, you should not remove the existing key. Otherwise, the new key
obtained from Intergraph will not install and you need to re-generate the machine ID
and request another license key.
How can I install a new license key when I am going to be out of the
office? For example, the existing key expires on July 1 and I will be on
vacation from June 24 July 4.
It is now possible to install license key using a scheduled job. The prompt that
displayed when installing a new key has been removed from the command line
interface. This will allow the administrator the ability to install the new key at the
time when the old key expires without having to be in the office. To do this create a
.bat file that contains text as shown below. Then, schedule the batch file as required.
In this example, request the key install date to be on July 1 and schedule the batch job
to run at 12:01 A.M. on July 1. Be sure there is a valid path entry for the specified
output file.
pdlice -a keyvaluehere >>outputfilehere
What products are new to SmartPlant License Manager 8.0?
SmartSketch 5.0/SP1, SmartPlant Electrical 3.5, SmartPlant Instrumentation
(formerly INtools) 7.0, and SmartPlant Review 6.1. Not all SmartSketch 5.0/SP1
installations require SmartPlant License Manager. Ask your System Administrator or
contact Intergraph Support Services if you have a question about SmartSketch
licensing.

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Is the SmartPlant License Manager Users Guide delivered with the
software products?
Yes. The SmartPlant License Manager Installations and Users Guide (document
number DPDS3-PB-200019x) is included with all products that require SmartPlant
License Manager. The document is also available with the product documentation at
http://crmweb.intergraph.com/.

The document explains the features, setup options, installation, license control,
software messages, and troubleshooting. It also includes samples of the online license
request forms.
What is a license server?
The license server is the computer where the license key is loaded; it can be a
standard computer or a server. The license key tells the license server how many
licenses it can issue. Clients of a license server are computers where SmartPlant
License Manager is installed and pointing to the server. The computer where you start
the software (such as PDS or SmartPlant P&ID) asks the license server for a license.
If a license is available, the license server provides it. If all licenses are in use, the
client is not granted a license.
How does the PDLICE_WAIT variable work?
When you submit interactive jobs, the jobs do not wait for licenses if none are
available. You are notified immediately that the jobs did not start. You can retry at
once; however, the PDLICE_WAIT environment variable affects this waiting time if
it is set. Intergraph recommends that you set this variable as a system environment
variable.
If the client is attempting to run a batch job when there is no license available, the job
will go in the queue and appears to be running, but will wait up to 12 hours for a
license to become available. You can change the total wait time, 8 hours or 480
minutes, by setting the PDLICE_WAIT environment variable on the client computer
that wanted to obtain the license.
Do I have to have one license server for each LAN?
No, your configuration is entirely up to you.

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How are the number of licenses for a given license server determined?
The number of licenses covered by a license key equals the total number of licenses
that you have purchased or are leasing for each LAN ID listed for that license server.
Intergraph records determine the correct number of licenses for the key.
To change the number of licenses for a LAN, use the License Key Request Forms, on
page 64 in the SmartPlant License Manager Installation and Users Guide and
available on the Web site under the Learn More link:
http://ppm.intergraph.com/pds

Sending this form does not change your number of licenses; it notifies Intergraph that
you want to do so. A valid purchase order is required to increase the number of
licenses for your LAN.
Does the installation date have to be precise?
The key can be installed any time during the 5-day period that begins with the
installation date you provide. For example, if you request 01-July-2005 as the
installation date, the key can be installed on 01-July, 02-July, 03-July, 04-July, 05July, or 06-July.
Can I make an educated guess at my installation date?
Yes. Intergraph will provide a key within 48 hours of receipt of your request (via mail
or phone). Please ensure that the date you request is the actual date that you will
install the key, making sure that all necessary software is available and loaded before
that date. We request that you notify us as early as possible.
If you are consolidating license server administration on one license server for
multiple LANs, use the License Key Request Forms, on page 64 in the SmartPlant
License Manager Installation and Users Guide.
What happens if my licensing server goes down?
You will be unable to check out licenses from this server until it is back in use.
Processes that already have licenses checked out are not affected by the fact that the
license server is unavailable.
In extreme situations, it is possible to request emergency node-locked licenses from
Intergraph. They are installed on the client computer rather than a licensing server.
Contact your local Delivery support representative for more information.
What happens if the license server is rebooted in the middle of my
design session?
Nothing. Licensing does not depend on maintaining a continuous communications
link to the license server.

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What happens if my license server goes down for an extended period of
time?
Intergraph can provide temporary node-locked emergency licenses over the
telephone. Contact your local Delivery support representative for more information.
What happens if my local computer goes down after I've obtained a
license?
If the scavenger cannot contact the client computer during scavenging, the license is
marked for a 16-hour hold before it is released. The scavenger periodically advances
this 16-hour timer for each license. It is important to schedule the scavenger to run
regularly, at least every hour. If the client is in contact sooner, the hold is voided and
normal scavenging takes over.
I am running out of licenses earlier than I believe I should be. How can I
troubleshoot to understand what is happening?
Have your users click Scavenge for Keys on the Scavenge Options dialog box or
you can type pdlice -n in a Command Prompt window.
If you think that client nodes are improperly holding onto licenses, examine the
results of the Display Status of Reserved License or you can type pdlice M in at the
Command Prompt. This shows you which client nodes have licenses checked out. If a
client computer has no plant design-related activity and it is still holding licenses,
rebooting that client and then scavenging from the server may free some licenses.
If possible, find out what was processing when the job stopped. This information can
help you and/or Intergraph determine the underlying cause of the termination. Save
the output of any scavenging process that returns a license. This information will
provide the reasons why the license was returned. The output of the scavenger
includes the following information: nodename, product tag, batch mode (Yes/No),
process ID, and checkout time.
What do I type to see the number of licenses?
Click Show Key Status from the Display Options dialog box to show the status of
your keys.
How can I tell who is using a license?
Click Display Status of Reserved License on the Display Options dialog box. You
can also enable the Log Product Usage command to monitor license usage.

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We installed a key for three licenses, but we can operate only two
licenses at the same time. Why?
There can be several reasons.
Click Display Status of Reserved License on the Display Options dialog box to
determine the number of licenses that your key contains.
Click Scavenge for Keys on the Scavenge Options dialog box to scavenge for the
third license that you are unable to use.
Verify that clients and servers can telnet to each other. Look for anomalies such as
two nodes on the network with the same name or the reuse of an old name for a new
computer, but with some traces of the old computer still existing in files on the
network.

PDS, FrameWorks Plus and ISOGEN FAQ

I am currently using PD_Lice on my license server. Can I still register a
new key for PD_Lice?
No. All new keys for Process, Power, and Marine software that utilize SmartPlant
License Manager software require SmartPlant License Manager 8.0.2 or later on the
license server.
What version of SmartPlant License Manager is required for PDS 8.0?
PDS 8.0, SmartPlant Review 6.1, and SmartSketch 5.1 require SmartPlant License
Manager 8.0.2 or later on the client and server.
Can I use different versions of SmartPlant License Manager?
To guarantee compatibility, it is recommended to install SmartPlant License Manager
8.0.2 or later on a client and the server.
SmartPlant License Manager changed to include more products as of
8.0. How is Intergraph notifying its PDS U.S. customers about the use
of SmartPlant License Manager 8.0? These customers may be using
PDS 7.0 or 7.1. Is there an official document from Intergraph to its
customer to let them know about this change?
Intergraph Software Distribution will notify PDS customer contacts. The eLicense
Web page for requesting keys will also include a notice.

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How many licenses are recommended as a minimum for each operator
(user) to work interactively as well as to start batch processes such as
isometrics, reports, model creations, and so forth?
There is no standard recommendation. If you are working in interactive mode only,
then you only need one license. If you often run batch jobs while also working
interactively, then you need two or more (although batch jobs can be scheduled to
occur during off hours). Look closely at the site workflow to determine whether
different formulas may be required within a customer site for different departments.
For example, in a piping department where designers only are considered, the
workflow requires four licenses for every three people.
How are ISOGEN licenses handled?
SmartPlant License Manager requires the use of a license to run ISOGEN, a thirdparty product. Interactive isometric generation uses one Interactive ISOGEN license,
while batch isometric generation uses one Batch ISOGEN license and one PDS 3D
license.
How are batch jobs handled?
Batch jobs request a license at the time they are scheduled to run. If a license is not
immediately available, the jobs wait until a license is available, and then the jobs
start.
Will an ISOGEN batch job take an interactive license?
No. The batch job will not take an interactive license and an interactive job will not
take a batch license.
What is required to extract an Isometric drawing?
Extracting an isometric drawing requires either an SBISO or SIISO license in
addition to a 3D license.
What do I type to see the number of remaining PDS daily keys?
Click Display Status of Active Daily Licenses on the Display Options dialog box to
show the number of your remaining daily keys.
How can I save a weekly record of PDS daily keys?
You can save the output from the auditing process.
Click Display Status of Active Daily Licenses on the Display Options dialog box to
show the number of your remaining PDS daily keys. Click Save to display the Save
File dialog box. Select a folder and file name to save the information to a file that you
can use for later reference. Click OK to save the file.

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Why does the plot command, in PD_Draw, for example, require a
license? Isn't plotting a non-PDS function?
Plotting is not a PDS function. When a PDS module such as PD_Draw starts a batch
job, there are many processes that must complete before the job is submitted to the
plotter. In the case of PD_Draw, the software is doing tasks such as mounting files,
setting their levels, and so forth. These processes must complete before the job is
actually submitted to the plotter. After the job is submitted to the plotter, PD_Draw is
no longer executing a batch job and the license is released. PDS does not use a
license after it has completed its work and submitted the job to the plotter.
I expect PD_ISO to release a license as soon as the .idf file is generated,
but this does not seem to be the case. Why not?
Batch isometric generation uses a PDS license from the time the batch job first starts
pdsidf until the project database has been updated for the last line in a batch job. PDS
is working until the last line has been processed. In addition, a batch isometric
generation uses a Batch ISOGEN license.
Refer to the PDS ISOGEN Reference Guide for a basic description of the processes
involved during a batch isometric run.
I purchased PDS, but I am not on maintenance and need to move my key
to a new TCP/IP address. Since I cannot access the eCustomer Web
site, how do I get the SmartPlant License Manager software?
Call Huntsville Support at 1-800-766-7701 or the local Intergraph office. For U.S.
customers, Huntsville Support will provide the software via e-mail or the Intergraph
external ftp site. For international customers, the local Intergraph office can
download SmartPlant License Manager from eCustomer Web site and provide it to
customers.
My company purchased copies of FrameWorks Plus Standalone in
addition to the PDS licenses that we purchased. When I enter
FrameWorks Plus through PD_Shell, a PDS license is used. Why?
When you access any module or product through PD_Shell, you are using it as a PDS
module and thus a PDS license is used.
Does a FrameWorks Plus 7.2 or later Standalone license require
SmartPlant License Manager? Can I still use my FrameWorks Plus
Standalone license without taking a PDS 3D license?
FrameWorks Plus 7.2 standalone licenses are controlled separately from PDS 3D
licenses. Therefore, FrameWorks Plus standalone requires a separate license key from
PDS 3D. However, as in previous releases, a PDS 3D license is used when
FrameWorks Plus is installed with a PDS serial number.

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In PDS, is a license necessary to start only PD_SHELL, or does the
licensing process begin with choosing a module such as Design,
Isometrics, or something else?
Licensing begins when you actually select a module, such as PDS2D, PD_Design,
and so on.
Working interactively in ISOGEN requires one license. Is it possible to
start batch processes for a single workstation with one license?
You can schedule batch processes to run when the interactive license is not being
used.
Is it possible to have purchased and leased licenses served from only
one license server?
Yes. The licensing software does not differentiate between leased or purchased
licenses. It only considers what is executing on the LAN.
Which products can have daily licenses?
Only PDS has daily licenses.
I have installed SmartPlant License Manager using a computer name of
H2U8R3. Since installing SmartPlant License Manager, I have changed
my old computer name to a new, more sensible name. SmartPlant
License Manager still remembers my old computer name. Where does
the system store this information and how can I change it?
Computer names and TCP/IP addresses reside in a DNS (Domain Name Service)
database. To specify the DNS database or TCP/IP address, the Network Connections
in the Control Panel.
My PDS PID Standalone licenses are never used. Why?
Verify that your PDS PID Standalone product was installed using your PDS PID
Standalone serial number.

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Which versions of PDS are compatible with SmartPlant License
Manager?
This question has two possible answers.
1. PDS Software is NOT loaded on the same computer as SmartPlant License
Server.
This means the license server is a standalone computer performing no other
PDS function. PDS versions 7.0 and later are compatible with SmartPlant
License Manager. Note that the client computers should have matching
versions of SmartPlant License Manger loaded.
2. PDS software is loaded on the same computer as SmartPlant License Manager
license server.
This situation occurs when the license server is also acting as a PDS
workstation or a Batch server, such as an ISOGEN server.
PDS versions 7.0 and later are compatible with SmartPlant License Manager.
For example, PD_Shell and other PDS modules with version number 7.0 will
work fine with SmartPlant License Manager loaded on the same computer.
PDS Versions 6.4.1 and earlier do not work out of the box with SmartPlant
License Manager. Please contact software support if you are using PDS 6.4.1.

SmartSketch and SmartPlant Products FAQ

Whats the first release of SmartSketch that requires SmartPlant License
Manager?
Some installations of SmartSketch 5.0/SP1 require SmartPlant License Manager.
Check with your System Administrator or contact Intergraph if you are not sure about
installation.
Which versions of SmartPlant Electrical and SmartPlant Instrumentation
(formerly INtools) use SmartPlant License Manager?
SmartPlant Electrical and SmartPlant Instrumentation 7.0 requires SmartPlant
License Manager. Use the SmartPlant license request form to request license keys for
SmartPlant Instrumentation, not the INtools license request form.

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Can SmartPlant Review 5.0 or later still be used on a laptop with
SmartPlant License Manager? Can SmartSketch 5.0/SP1?
Yes. Install SmartPlant License Manager on the laptop and use the laptop as the
license server. SmartPlant License Manager can be installed from the product CD or
from the eCustomer Web site (http://crmweb.intergraph.com/). You must request a
license key for the laptop.
SmartPlant Review 6.1 simplifies this process by using SmartPlant License Manager
and the new License Checkout Utility. See the SmartPlant Review Installation Guide
for more information about checking out a license to a laptop computer.
When SmartPlant Instrumentation or INtools is on a machine that is
disconnected from the network without exiting the product, how long is
the license held?
16 hours.
Is SmartPlant Review 5.0 compatible with PDS 7.0?
The .dri and .drv files generated by all PDS versions are compatible with SmartPlant
Review 5.0.

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Troubleshooting and Error Messages

Troubleshooting
Verify that the SPLM-SmartPlant License Manager service is
started
1. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services.
2. In the Services dialog box, scroll down the list and verify that the SPLM SmartPlant License Manager service has a status of Started and that Startup is set
to Automatic.

Refer to Installing and Starting the SmartPlant License Manager Service, page 55,
for information about stopping and starting the licensing service.

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Verify that the registry keys have been created

1. In a Command Prompt window, type regedt32.
Several Registry windows appear.
2. Select the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE window.

3. Expand the SOFTWARE\Intergraph\PD_LICE\Current Version folder to display

information about the current version of SmartPlant License Manager.
4. Expand the SOFTWARE\Intergraph\Pdlice_etc folder. You should have a
Server_names file. You may also have a pdlice_key_S file if it is a license
server.

Installing and Starting the SmartPlant License Manager

Service
SmartPlant License Manager installs and starts the SmartPlant License Manager
service during installation, so Administrators wont normally need to use this
command.
Use the following procedure to install and start the SmartPlant License Manager
service. This command requires system administrator privileges.
1. On the Install and Remove Options dialog box, click Install and Start

Licensing Service. (Or, type pdlice I in a Command Prompt window.)

A message box confirms that the service has been installed and started.

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Stopping the SmartPlant License Manager Service

In the rare instance when the SmartPlant License Manager executable stops running,
you can restart it by stopping and restarting the SmartPlant License Manager service,
Use the following procedure to stop the SmartPlant License Manager service. This
command requires system administrator privileges.
1. On the Install and Remove Options dialog box, click Stop and Remove
Licensing Service. (Or, type pdlice R in a Command Prompt window.)
A message box appears to ensure that you want to remove the service.
2. Click Yes to stop the licensing service on this computer. Click No to dismiss this
dialog box and keep the licensing service running on the computer.
If you click Yes, a message confirms that the licensing service is stopped.
Restart the SmartPlant License Manager service as explained in Installing and
Starting the SmartPlant License Manager Service, page 55.

Installing SmartPlant License Manager on a Standalone

System
SmartPlant License Manager requires a static IP Address in the license server. If it is
not possible to have a static IP Address on your system, you can install a virtual
network adapter. The following procedure explains how to install and configure
Microsoft Loopback Adapter.

Installing Microsoft Loopback Adapter using Microsoft Windows XP

1. Log on to the computer using the Administrator account.
2. Click Start > Control Panel.
3. If you are in Classic view of the Control Panel, click Add Hardware. If you are
in the Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware.
4. Select Add Hardware under See Also in the left pane.
5. The Add Hardware Wizard appears.
6. Click Next.
7. Click Yes, I have already connected the hardware.
8. Click Next.

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9. Select Add a new hardware device.
10. Click Next.
11. Click Install the hardware that I manually select from a list.
12. Click Next.
13. Click Network adapters.
14. Click Next.
15. In the Manufacturer list, click Microsoft.
16. In the Network Adapter list, click Microsoft Loopback Adapter.
17. Click Next.
18. Click Finish.
For more information refer to the Microsoft Web site (http://support.microsoft.com/).
You can search for the following articles: How to install the Microsoft Loopback
adapter in Windows XP and How To Install Microsoft Loopback Adapter in Windows
2000.

Configuring a Static IP Address for the Microsoft Loopback Adapter

1. Log on to the computer using the Administrator account.
2. Click Start > Control Panel.
3. Double-click Network Connections. The Network Connections dialog box
displays.
4. Right-click on the Loopback Adapter installed previously and select
Properties. By default, the loopback adapter name is Local Area Connection #
where # is the adapters number.
5. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
6. Select Properties.
7. The Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties dialog box appears.
8. Click Use the following IP address
9. Type in the IP address, for example, 192.168.0.1
10. Type in the Subnet mask, for example, 255.255.255.0.

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11. Click OK to dismiss the Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties dialog
12. Click OK to dismiss the Loopback Adapter Properties.

Configuring Advanced Settings for the Microsoft Loopback Adapter

This section explains how to move the Microsoft Loopback Adapter to the top of the
list of network connections so the Machine Identifier will gather the information from
the Loopback Adapter to generate the code.
1. Click Start > Control Panel.
2. Double-click Network Connections. The Network Connections window
displays.
3. Select Advanced > Advanced Settings.
4. The Advanced Settings dialog box displays. The Adapters and Bindings
setting displays a list of connections. These connections are listed in the order
they are accessed by network services.
5. Highlight the Loopback Adapter.
6. Click the green up arrow.
7. Click OK to dismiss the Advanced Settings dialog box.
8. Close the Network Connections window.

Installing SmartPlant License Manager on a Laptop and Generating the

Machine ID
1. Download the latest SPLM software from the eCustomer Web Site.
(https://crmweb.intergraph.com/ecustomer_enu/start.swe?SWECmd=Start
&SWEHo=crmweb.intergraph.com)
2. Install SmartPlant License Manager in the default folder.
3. Select Generate Machine ID from the Intergraph Smartplant License
Manager program group.
4. Send the Machine ID output to Intergraph to request a license key.

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Note
If all the previous steps described in this section were performed
correctly, SmartPlant License Manager should work if the laptop is
connected to the network or not. No extra step is required when the
laptop is connected back to the network.

Configuring Windows Firewall in Windows XP SP 2 and

Windows 2003 SP 1 for SmartPlant License Manager
SmartPlant License Manager utilizes Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) ports to
pass license seats from the SmartPlant License Manager server(s) to the
workstation(s). TCP port 807 is utilized by the SmartPlant License Manger server to
listen for requests from the workstation(s) for a license seat. If a request is made, a
random TCP port is utilized to pass the seat from server to client.

Note
Port 807 is being used by hardware manufacturers to support access to
networks via wireless cellular connections. This causes a conflict with
SmartPlant License Manager. Removing any device (such as an air
card) and software associated with port 807 will resolve the conflict.
This is becoming more of an issue because of the popularity of cellular
network connection devices which are becoming known as air cards in
the wireless industry. These devices are often used with laptop
computers to gain access to networks via communication to a cell
tower the same way the common cell phone connects. This is what
distinguishes these devices from a standard wireless network card that
locates a network from a "wireless access point" (hot spot).

Since a firewall is used to prevent unauthorized port access, SmartPlant License

Manager has problems working properly with a firewall. Most firewall programs
allow an Administrator to open ports to prevent the firewall from interfering with a
programs execution. Because SmartPlant License Manager utilizes random ports,
there is not a good way to do this unless the firewall program also allows programs to
be added to a program list to open ports required by the program. The firewall that is
delivered with Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Windows 2003 is such a
firewall program.
If the user exits the application properly, the license used by the workstation is
released back to the pool of licenses available. Sometimes, when an application
process is abnormally exited, the license seat can be hung. This is where the
SmartPlant License Manager server can help. A scavenge routine can be setup to run
that will scavenge the network for seats that are checked out. If one is found, the seat
can be returned to the pool if it is no longer in use. The firewall prevents the server
from retrieving the seat and returns a timed out error message.

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After installing SP 2 for Microsoft Windows XP or SP1 for Microsoft Windows
2003, pdlice.exe needs to be added to the Exception List for the Windows Firewall
(if it is turned on). The following steps will add the appropriate SmartPlant License
Manager program to the Exception List, allowing proper scavenging and access to
the license server:
1. Click Start > Control Panel > Windows Firewall.
2. On the Exceptions tab in the Windows Firewall dialog box, click Add
Program.
3. In the Add a Program dialog box, click Browse.
4. In the Browse dialog box, find the location of the pdlice.exe program (default
location is: c:\win32app\ingr\pdlice\bin or c:\win32app\ingr\splm\bin) in the
File name box.
5. Click Open.
6. In the Add a Program dialog box, click Change Scope.
7. Select the My Network (subnet) only option.
8. Click OK.
9.

Click OK on the Add a Program dialog box.

10. On the Exceptions tab, verify that pdlice.exe has been added to the Programs
and Services list.
11. Click OK to dismiss Windows Firewall.

Note
[Connecting Socket] Connection Time Out is the error message you
will receive if the pdlice.exe is not defined in the Windows Firewall
exception list.

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Error Messages
Cannot Receive Full Packet
Bad Network Packet; Check PDLICE (Cl/Srv) versions
These messages both indicate a mismatch of SmartPlant License Manager versions.
PD_LICE Version 1.0 is incompatible with any later release of PD_LICE. You must
remove version 1.0 and install a later version of PD_LICE or SmartPlant License
Manager. To check your current version of PD_LICE, click About PD_LICE on the
main PD_LICE window or in SmartPlant License Manager, click Help > About
SmartPlant License Manager on the main dialog box.
[Connecting Socket] Connection Time Out
Displays if the pdlice.exe is not defined in the Windows Firewall exception list. To
resolve the error add pdlice.exe in the Windows Firewall's exception list in the client
and the server machine if the OS is Windows XP SP2 or Windows 2003 SP1.
Connection Refused
Reserving licenses on clients or the server fails. The SmartPlant License Information
message box displays the Connection refused message. Restarting the service will
solve the error.
Connection Reset by Peer
This message displays if you have the Panda antivirus software installed on the
machine or the UNC path is defined for the logging report.
Could not set install date
Appears during the installation of SmartPlant License Manager. This problem has
been reported on machines with German Microsoft Windows XP (SP2) and Microsoft
Windows 2003 (SP1). To resolve the problem, reinstall the operating system's
Service Pack.
ftp server failing (looping), service terminated
The inetd process is refusing your connection attempts. This indicates that the inetd
daemon has too many connection requests. Requests are refused for 10 minutes. This
can happen during scavenging or if too many clients are simultaneously requesting
access.
On the computer that is refusing the connection, stop the SmartPlant License
Manager service. To stop the service, click Stop and Remove Licensing Service on
the Install and Remove Options dialog box. To restart the licensing service, click
Install and Start Licensing Service on the Install and Remove Options dialog box.

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[Opening File] - No such file or directory - /etc/file_name
A license has not been installed or a server(s) is not known.
Be sure the file name appears in one of these files:
/etc/pdlice/pdlice_key_S
/etc/pdlice/pdlice_cfg_S
/etc/pdlice/server_names

PDLICE_PUT_SEAT error
The license server was booting or otherwise not responsive. Possibly, another
process, for example scavenger, kept the licensing files locked at that instant. The
scavenging process should free the license shortly.
If you want to free the license sooner, type pdlice -n on the license server.
If you see this message while running PD_SHELL, exit PD_SHELL completely. If
you do not exit and you execute another task, there will be two seats assigned to the
same PD_SHELL process (new seat + old seat that is not released yet).
To free the license sooner using a Microsoft Windows computer, click Scavenge for
Keys on the Scavenge Options dialog box.
Server Key File Mismatch (?) - Remove & Reinstall
The key files for the server are corrupt. You must reinstall the key. Any corrupt code
appears in parentheses. Call Intergraph to receive help with the corrupt code. You can
still run all the Windows Display Options commands.
SPLM Failed: [Read Pipe] Garbled Data From SPLM (Client)
The incorrect versions of software are installed. You must install the required
versions of your product and SmartPlant License Manager. For example, you have
installed PDS 8.0.1 and SmartPlant License Manager 8.0 client (or earlier version).
You must install the latest version of SmartPlant License Manager.
SPLM Failed: Invalid Network Request - <license server>
The incorrect versions of software are installed. You must install the required
versions of your product and SmartPlant License Manager. For example, you have
installed PDS 8.0.1 and SmartPlant License Manager 8.0 server (or earlier version).
You must install the latest version of SmartPlant License Manager.
SPLM Failed: SPLM Client must be updated to the latest version.
The SmartPlant License Manager client must be updated to SmartPlant License
Manager version 08.00.02.00 or later.

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SPLM Failed: This is an invalid client key.
Displays if a client node-independent key exists on a machine and a seat is requested
using SmartPlant License Manager 08.00.02.00.
SmartPlant License Manager Warning: License expires with [days] - 20
This message appears each time a license is allocated beginning 45 days before
expiration. The example warning message used here indicates the license will expire
in 20 days. Notify Intergraph to set an installation date for a new license.

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License Key Request Forms

Use the following forms for all software, including SmartPlant Instrumentation 7.0
and later. For INtools 6.0 and older, use the INtools 6.0 (and older) License Key
Request form (page 66). The request forms are available on the following product
Web pages. On the Web pages below, click Learn More and then License Key
Request Form.
PDS 3D, PDS 2D, ISOGEN

http://ppm.intergraph.com/pds

FrameWorks Plus,
SDNF Import

http://ppm.intergraph.com/structural

SmartPlant Electrical

http://ppm.intergraph.com/electrical

SmartPlant Instrumentation
(formerly INtools)

http://ppm.intergraph.com/intools

SmartPlant Review

http://ppm.intergraph.com/visualization/sp_review.asp

SmartSketch

http://ppm.intergraph.com/smartsketch

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Request for SmartPlant License Manager (SPLM) Key

Includes: PDS, PDS ISOGEN, FWP, SDNF Import, SupportModeler/Mgr, SmartPlant Review & Modules, SmartPlant P&ID, SmartSketch,
SmartPlant Instrumentation, & SmartPlant Electrical
Email: [email protected] Process, Power & Marine Fax: 256.730.3478

Provide the following for a single license server

Date:

Requestor:

Customer Name

SPLM License Server Name (can

be TCP/IP Address)

Send Load Key to: (Fax &/or E-Mail)

Lease Order
Number

"X" if new key

required

Lease PO Number

Site/LAN ID (see note)

Lease Begin
Date

Country for SPLM Server

Lease End Date

Installation Date

Machine ID for SPLM License

Server
Part Number List products used
on SPLM Server

Month(s) Key
Required Begin
Month

Month(s) Key
Required End
Month

Order # (WA or OST)

Quantity

Maintenance (Yes
or No)

This Document Should Be Treated as an Official Change Order to Your Purchase Order Referenced Above
Note: Plant Design Application Software must be loaded and run on the LAN for which it was purchased (Document last updated 31 October 2005)

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INtools 6.0 (and older) License Key Request

Use the following process and forms to request license keys for INtools 6.0 and older.
SmartPlant Instrumentation 7.0 (and later) uses the same request form as other
products, not the one in this section.
1. If needed, request an INtools software upgrade from your local office.
2. Request the license file from Intergraph. The form is included in this section and
available on the Web at http://ppm.intergraph.com/intools.
All other products use the License Key Request Forms on page 64.

Request for INtools License File

Email: [email protected]

Process, Power & Marine (PPM)

Fax: 256.730.3478
For prompt and accurate licensing, please provide the data below. Your request cannot be processed until this form
is complete. SmartPlant Instrumentation (formerly INtools) upgrade requests must be submitted to your local office
prior to submitting license file request.

Name of the company that purchased the software:

End-User Site ID / LAN ID # :
Order Number (shown on Packing List ~ WA # no longer valid) :
New INtools End-user [Yes / No] :
End-user Name :
End-user Shipping Address :
End-user Phone Number :
End-user Email Address :
Requestor Name and Company :
Requestor Shipping Address :
Requestor Phone Number :
Requestor Email address :

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Host Name / ID of Database Server :
INtools Part Number >
Number of Engineering licenses >
Number of Maintenance licenses >
INtools Version # >
Database Platform >
If WATCOM, a HASP (hardware lock/dongle) is required for each license. If you need
a HASP, please select the required port. Parallel HASP [ ] -or- USB HASP [ ]
If multiple database servers are going to be used to administer your INtools
licenses, then the license distribution must be specified. If you have more
than three Database Servers, please include the additional information below.
Host Name / ID of Second Database Server (optional):
INtools Part Number >
Number of Engineering Licenses >
Number of Maintenance Licenses >
INtools Version # >
Database Platform >
Host Name / ID of Third Database Server (optional) :
INtools Part Number >
Number of Engineering Licenses >
Number of Maintenance Licenses >
INtools Version # >
Database Platform >
Total Number of Licenses for Customer Site >
Check the INtools Add-Ons purchased:
[
[
[
[

] INtools Maintenance Modules

] INtools Application Programming Interface (API)
] INtools Dimensional Data Piping (DDP) Module
] INtools DCS Interface to Foxboro ($0)

[
[
[
[

] INtools Project Merger

] INtools SAP Module
] INtools Construction Module
] INtools Telecom Module

Check the INtools Add-On leased :

[ ] Emerson DeltaV Catalog Manager
Notes :

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INtools 6.0 (and older) Request Instructions

Name of the Company that purchased the software:
Intergraph Process, Power & Marine (PPM) records reference the name of the
company or organization that actually purchased the INtools software. Providing the
name of that company will avoid delays in the licensing process.
End-User Site ID / LAN ID #:
The customer Site/LAN ID is used to uniquely identify a specific site. Even
companies that have a single site or location are assigned a Site/LAN ID. The PPM
licensing process uses the Site/LAN ID to store and retrieve information about your
license(s). Providing this ID will avoid delays in the licensing process and will help
to ensure proper tracking of your license. This is important should you need to update
your license file(s) in the future. If you do not know your Site/LAN ID, you may
contact your local sales representative or reseller. The Site/LAN ID may also be
found on your packing slip.
Requestor Shipping Address:
SmartPlant Instrumentation license files for Watcom database platform require a
hardlock device. If the customer does not currently have a hardlock device, one will
be mailed to the Requestor.
Requestor Phone Number:
Please provide in case there are questions regarding the license file.
Requestor Email address:
INtools license files are delivered via email to the Requestor. If you do not have
access to email, please indicate this and you will be mailed a License Diskette.
Host Name / ID of Database Server:
Please list the Host Name or Host ID of the machine on which your database is
installed.
Part Number >
Please list the Intergraph INtools, INtools Detailed Engineering, or INtools Basic
Engineering part number that you purchased. You do not need to include the INtools
Add-Ons part numbers. INtools (SEBY453, 454, 470-473) licenses may not be
mixed with INtools Basic Engineering (SEBY455) or INtools Detailed Engineering
(SEBY457) on the same database server.
Number of licenses >
Please list the total number of licenses for this License Server. This includes both
newly purchased licenses and previously purchased licenses that are currently on a
valid maintenance contract.

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INtools Version # >
Please list the full version number (i.e. 4.1c0407 or 04.02.03.07).
Database Platform >
Please list the database platform for this License Server. Valid database platforms are
Oracle, MS SQL, or Watcom.
Total Number of Licenses for Customer Site >
Please list the total number of licenses that are being used at this customer site. This
includes both newly purchased licenses and previously purchased licenses that are
currently on a valid maintenance contract.
Check the INtools Add-Ons purchased:
Please check any INtools Add-Ons that you have either newly purchased or
previously purchased that are currently on a valid maintenance contract.
Notes:
Any special handling instructions, clarification, or additional information may be
included in the Notes field. If you own a customer-specific on Inactive INtools
Add-on Module, please include this information.

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Key-in Commands
Use the key-in commands to run SmartPlant License Manager in a Command
Prompt window.

Alphabetical Commands List

Command

Alphabetical List Description

pdlice -a

Installs the SmartPlant License Manager server license key.

For example, type pdlice -a
12AABBBCCCEDEFHKIPQRS. You must have
administrative privileges to use this command.

pdlice -B

Displays the status of expired and unexpired license keys.

pdlice -c

Removes the current server license key. You must have

administrative privileges to use this command.

pdlice -e

Generates an auditing code.

pdlice -f

Displays the current status of the license key.

pdlice -h

Displays this SmartPlant License Manager command list.

pdlice -I

Install and start the SmartPlant License Manager service.

pdlice -j

Adds servers and their addresses to the server_names file.

For example, type pdlice -j server1 [12.34.56.78] server2 ...
The address (shown in square brackets) is optional and
applies to the preceding node name.

pdlice -k

Deletes servers from the server_names file. For example,

type pdlice -k server1 server2 ...

pdlice -l

Displays the server_names file.

pdlice -m

Displays the current status of reserved licenses.

pdlice -M

Displays the current status of active PDS daily licenses.

pdlice -n

Scavenges for licenses.

pdlice -Q

Displays and allows you to modify the current license usage

options. You must have administrative privileges to use this
command.

pdlice -r

Reserves a license. For example,

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Command

Alphabetical List Description

pdlice -r A B C server_name
where:
A = batch/interactive
B = wait time (min
C = product tag
If no server names are supplied, SmartPlant License
Manager searches the server_names file. The arguments are
optional. -1 for the third argument allows for a default
waiting time to be used. The default waiting time is currently
12 hours for batch jobs if all licenses have been taken.

pdlice -R

Stop and remove the SmartPlant License Manager service.

pdlice -u

Unreserves a license. For example,

pdlice -u 33 server
|
|Seat number

pdlice -?

Displays the alphabetical SmartPlant License Manager

command list.

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Functional Commands List

Functional List Description

Command

Auditing code.

pdlice -e

Command list for SmartPlant License Manager.

pdlice -?

Command list for SmartPlant License Manager.

pdlice -h

Install and start the SmartPlant License Manager service.

pdlice -I

License key status.

pdlice -f

Modify current license options. You must have

administrative privileges to use this command.

pdlice -Q

Remove (and stop) the SmartPlant License Manager

service.

pdlice -R

Reserve a license. For example,

pdlice -r

pdlice -r A B C server_name
where:
A = batch/interactive
B = wait time (min
C = product tag
If no server names are supplied, SmartPlant License Manager
searches the server_names file. The arguments are optional. 1 for the third argument allows for a default waiting time to
be used. The default waiting time is currently 12 hours for
batch jobs if all licenses have been taken.
Search for licenses.

pdlice -n

Server license key installation. Installs the SmartPlant

License Manager server license key. For example, type pdlice
-a 12AABBBCCCEDEFHKIPQRS. You must have
administrative privileges to use this command.

pdlice -a

Server license key removal. Removes the current server

license key. You must have administrative privileges to use
this command.

pdlice -c

Server_names filename appears.

pdlice -l

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Functional List Description

Command

Servers and addresses added to the server_names file. For

example, type pdlice -j server1 [12.34.56.78] server2 ... The
address (shown in square brackets) is optional and applies to
the preceding node name. If server1, for example, belongs to
a different LAN, SmartPlant License Manager may not be
able to locate its address. In this case, type the address
without the brackets.

pdlice -j

Servers: Delete servers from the server_names file. For

example, type pdlice -k server1 server2 ...

pdlice -k

Status of active PDS daily licenses.

pdlice -M

Status of all license keys (expired and unexpired).

pdlice -B

Status of reserved licenses.

pdlice -m

Unreserves a license. For example,

pdlice -u

pdlice -u 33 server
|
|Seat number

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Appendix A

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Using the SmartPlant License Checkout Utility with

SmartPlant Review
The SmartPlant License Checkout utility (License Checkout Utility.exe) allows you
to obtain licenses for SmartPlant Review and its modules for use on a non-networked
computer (laptop). Using this utility allows you to run SmartPlant products without a
network connection to the license server. The key becomes a portable key and the
client machine does not require a fixed TCP/IP address.
When you check out a license, the license and expiration information are stored in the
local SmartPlant product executable. Each time you start the product during the
checkout period, a message displays the expiration date for the checked out licenses.
When the checkout period for the license expires, the product returns to the
concurrent licensing mode. For example, after the license expires at 11:59PM on the
expiration date, the next time you start the product, it attempts to access the licensing
server for base and module licenses prior to running.

Notes
You must install and configure SmartPlant License Manager before
checking out a license.

If you are using an evaluation license, you cannot check out licenses.

The user must be a part of the Administrators group in order to check

out a license.

To install this utility, select the Prerequisite Software link on the

SmartPlant Review product CD and select License Checkout Utility.
The utility is installed in C:\Program Files\SmartPlant\License
Checkout Utility\Program by default and is available on the Start
menu under Programs > Intergraph SmartPlant License Checkout
Utility > License Checkout Utility.

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Install SmartPlant License Checkout Utility

1. Insert the SmartPlant Review product CD into the CD-ROM drive. If the
installation does not start automatically, double-click setup.exe in the main
folder.
2. Click Prerequisite Software.
3. Click License Checkout Utility.
4. Type your name and company name.
5. Verify your name and company name, and then click Yes.
6. Click Display to read and accept the license agreement, then click Yes.

Note
You must have Adobe Reader 4.0 or higher to view the license
agreement. Adobe Reader 7.0 is available on the product CD.

7. Specify the destination folder.

8. Review your settings, and then click Next to install the SmartPlant License
Checkout utility.
9. Click Finish.
Notes

You can uninstall the License Checkout utility at any time, even if you
are currently running a product in remote license mode.

You cannot uninstall or reinstall SmartPlant Review modules while

you are running in Checkout mode.

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License Checkout Utility Dialog Box

The SmartPlant Review Select Modules Utility, installed by default during
SmartPlant Review setup, allows you to specify which modules you want to pull
licenses for when starting a SmartPlant Review session. Once you check out a
license, you need to wait until the check out period is expired before you can add
other modules or make any modifications.
Product - Displays the installed
products available for license
checkout. Select the product for
which you want to check out
licenses.
Modules - Displays the modules
available with the selected product.
A grayed-out entry means that
module is not installed on your
workstation. Check the box beside
the module for which you want to
check out a license. If you want to
check out only the base product, do
not check any of the modules.
Duration - Specify the number of
days for which you want to check
out a license for the selected modules. The maximum duration is 30 days.
Note

Checked out licenses cannot be checked in. You cannot add additional
modules until the licenses expire.

Check Out a License

1. Be sure that SmartPlant License Manager is installed and configured on your
computer.
2. Click Start > Programs > Intergraph SmartPlant License Checkout Utility >
License Checkout Utility.
3. Select the module for which you want to check out a license.
Notes
If you want to check out only the base product, do not check any of the
modules.
If you are using an evaluation license, you cannot check out licenses.
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If you are already running in remote license mode, the software
displays a message stating which product and modules are checked out
and when their licenses expire.
4. Click OK.
Notes

Checked out licenses cannot be checked in.

When running in Checkout license mode, you cannot use setup to

modify the product installation until the checkout duration expires and
the system is working with SmartPlant License Manager in connected
license mode once again. In other words, you cannot install or remove
modules while running in remote license mode.

If SmartPlant Review is running in Checkout license mode but is

unable for any reason to obtain a license, SmartPlant Review
automatically returns to concurrent license mode and attempts to
obtain the licenses from SmartPlant License Manager server.
SmartPlant Review notifies you if it is unable to obtain licenses from
SmartPlant License Manager.

Each time you start SmartPlant Review while using Checkout license
mode, the software displays a message informing you when the
checked out licenses will expire. The first time you run SmartPlant
Review after the checked out licenses expire, the software displays a
message informing you that the checked out licenses have expired and
that the software is reverting to the concurrent license mode and
attempting to get licenses from SmartPlant License Manager.

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Using eLicense to Generate SmartPlant License

Manager Keys
Customers using eLicense to manage their licenses receive them immediately by
e-mail.
1. Log into eLicense (https://ppmapps.intergraph.com/ELICENSE/).
2. Select your lease (OrderID) using the search option. You may apply filters to
your search to select the lease.
3. Click the Show Results button.
4. You are now on the Order Summary screen. Click the Edit Server button.

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5. The Server screen displays. In the Server Type column, select the drop-down
list and select MachineID. To generate SmartPlant License Manager keys, you
must select MachineID.
6. Copy the Machine ID from the email and paste it into the MachineID column on
the Server screen.

The ServerType determines the key that will be generated. The product determines
which ServerType is selected.

DiskSerialNbr = SPF

DomainName = XPDA

Machine ID = SPLM keys

TCPIP = PD_LICE Keys

HostName = SPF, Marian, INtools 6.0 or earlier

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7. Using the scroll bar at the bottom of the Server screen, scroll to the right to show
the Change Seat Count button.

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8. You are now ready to generate the SmartPlant License Manager key. Click the
Generate Key button.

9. On the Generate Keys screen, select SPLM in the Key Type column.

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10. If the export restrictions are accepted, click Next.

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11. Select your country from the Country drop-down list.
12. Click the Key Generate button. The key has now been generated.

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Index

Index
batch jobs, 51
cards
wireless conflict, 61
compatibility
software versions, 14
concurrent licensing
checking out for SmartPlant Review, 79
license checkout for SmartPlant Review, 77
daily license keys (refer to license keys), 39
DNS
nodenames, 53
error messages, 56, 63
firewall, 61
FrameWorks Plus, 32, 52
installation
checklist, 56
date, 48
license keys, 24
installation workflow, 11
installing
License Checkout Utility for SmartPlant Review,
78
SmartPlant License Manager, 13
INtools, 54, 55
INtools 6.0 and older license keys, 68
ISOGEN, 32
batch isometric, 52
licenses, 51
PD_ISO, 51
key-in commands, 72
keys (refer to license keys), 8
LANs
license server configuration, 47
servers, 9
sites, 8
laptops, 18, 55
license
requesting, 13
license keys
configuring and testing, 28
daily key weekly record, 51
daily license key status, 39
expired license keys, 40
installing keys, 24
INtools 6.0 and older, 68
laptops, 18
license key defined, 8
PDS daily license keys, 30, 51
request form, 66
requesting, 14
status, 38
license servers

LAN configuration, 9, 47
license servers defined, 47
removing clients, 29
select license server, 23
site license server defined, 8
licenses
adding licenses, 45
FrameWorks Plus, 52
isometric drawings, 51
license defined, 8
license key defined, 8
license server list, 38
number of licenses, 48
PDS leased licenses, 30
release license (seat), 33
reserved license status, 39
reserving seats, 31
returning licenses, 41
SBISO and SIISO, 51
scavenging (finding) licenses, 41
scavenging licenses, 49
status, 40
unused licenses, 42
usage, 41, 49, 53
licensing example, 10
licensing for SmartPlant Review
checking out, 79
logging product usage, 34
messages, 56
MS-DOS commands, 72
PD_LICE
configuring and testing, 28
downloading, 45
key-in commands, 72
monitoring licenses and license keys, 36
monitoring PD_LICE, 36
PD_LICE service, 56
PDLICE_WAIT system variable, 47
system environment variable, 47
PDS
PDS PID licenses, 53
PDS PID product tag, 32
Pelican Forge
SupportManager, 32
SupportModeler, 32
plotting, 52
port 807, 61
requesting licenses, 13
SDNF Import, 32
seats
reserving, 31
unreserve seat, 33

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setup options, 9
SmartPlant Instrumentation, 54, 55, 68
SmartPlant License Manager
installation workflow, 11
licensing example, 10
requesting licenses, 13
setup options, 9
standalone, 58
SmartPlant License Manager Service, 57
SmartPlant P&ID, 32
SmartPlant Review, 32, 55
SmartPlant Review licenses
checking out, 80
SmartPlant Review licensing
checking out, 77
SmartSketch, 32, 54

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laptops, 55
software
compatibility, 14
upgrades, 13
SupportManager, 32
SupportModeler, 32
TCP/IP
changing addresses, 53
troubleshooting, 56
upgrading
software, 13
utilities
license checkout for SmartPlant Review, 77
wireless cards
conflict, 61