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Copyright CYME International T&D Inc.

All Rights Reserved

No part of this publication may be reproduced, or transmitted in any form

or by any means without the written permission of CYME International T&D.

Possession or use of the CYME software described in this publication isauthorized only pursuant to a valid written license agreement from CYME.

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While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual,CYME assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions, or for damages resultingfrom the use of the information contained herein.

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License Manager Reference Manual and Users Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Getting Started............................................................................................11.1Overview of the License Manager .........................................................1

1.1.1 Computer System Requirements..............................................11.1.2 Installing the License Manager .................................................21.1.3 Running the License Manager ..................................................3

Chapter 2 Installing your CYME Program(s) License...............................................52.1Software Licenses..................................................................................5

2.1.1 New Software Licenses ............................................................52.1.2 Updated Software License........................................................6

2.2Hardware Licenses ................................................................................72.2.1 New Hardware Protection Key..................................................72.2.2 Update to the Hardware Protection Key ...................................72.2.3 Replacing an Older USB Protection Key by an Updated One..7

Chapter 3 License Manager Interface ........................................................................93.1The Licenses Window............................................................................93.2The Detachable Licenses Window.......................................................103.3The Client Settings Window.................................................................113.4The Server Settings Window................................................................123.5The Registration / Firmware Window...................................................12

3.5.1 Registration Number ...............................................................123.5.2 C2V / V2C File Exchange System ..........................................14

Chapter 4 Advanced Configuration of the License Manager ................................15


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CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED 1

Chapter 1 Getting Started

1.1 Overview of the License Manager

The License Manager program is a dedicated interface created to assist the user inconfiguring access to the CYME software applications.

Two different types of protection keys are available: a hardware USB physical keyconnected behind the computer or a software license key residing in the memory. Both of thesetypes of keys are available as a stand alone version (used only on a single computer) or as anetwork version that counts the number of concurrent users, the later generally installed on adedicated server.

The following USB hardware keys are available:

Stand alone (local) perpetual key.

Stand alone (local) Time period or expiration date key.

Network perpetual key.

Network time period or expiration date key.

And the following software license keys are also available :

Stand alone (local) perpetual key.

Stand alone (local) Time period or expiration date key.

Network perpetual key.

Network time period or expiration date key.

1.1.1 Computer System Requirements

CYME's software runs on personal computers (PC) and servers using Windows (TM) XP,Vista (either 32 or 64 bits) or Server 2003. The .NET framework (version 2.0 or better) has to beinstalled as well.

The recommended hardware requirements are:

A Pentium IV - based computer.

512 MB of extended memory and 100 MB of free hard disk space.

Any mouse or monitor supported by Windows.


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1.1.2 Installing the License Manager

The License Manager is installed automatically with any of the CYME software. Therelated files will appear in a sub-folder of the main application installation directory. Should youwant to install only the License Manager on a server, without CYME main application, you may

do so by downloading only the License Manager package from CYME download page.

The following installation procedures are valid if you have a hardware USB physical keyconnected behind the computer or a software license key residing in the memory. Both of thesetypes of keys are available as a stand alone version (used only on a single computer) or as anetwork version that counts the number of concurrent users, the later generally installed on adedicated server. The installation procedures depends if you have a hardware or a software keyare described in more details in chapter 2.

1.1.2.1 Hardware Keys Setup

The following instructions are valid for all type of keys:

a) Make sure you install your application or the License Manager setup installation

package prior to connecting the key. By default, the License Manager driver will beinstalled by the application package. If you wish to install only the License Managerdriver on a server, you may download this installation package here.

(http://www.cyme.com/downloads/updates/fullversions.shtml)

b) Connect the key to the USB port. If the LED lights-up, the key is recognized by thesystem.

1.1.2.2 Software Keys Setup

The following instructions are valid for all type of keys:

a) Make sure you install your application or the License Manager setup installation

package. If you are installing the license on a server, MAKE SURE you are installingthe license on the computer that will act as the server.

b) Go to the Windows Start button > All Programs > CYME > License Manager >License Manager 1.x.

c) In the dialog box that appears, select Registration / Firmware.


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d) Copy and paste the registration number you have received from us in thecorresponding field and click on Register. This process could take a few seconds.

e) Check at the bottom of the screen for more details if an error occurs.

1.1.3 Running the License Manager

The License Manager program can be started under the Windows Start button > AllPrograms > CYME > License Manager > License Manager Setup x.x rev x.


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CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING YOUR CYME PROGRAM(S) LICENSE 5

Chapter 2 Installing your CYME Program(s)License

2.1 Software Licenses

2.1.1 New Software Licenses

New software licenses are activated using a Registration Number normally sent via ane-mail that should look like this:

Dear Valued Customer,

Order information:

Company NameContact NameContact e-mailCustomer #Order Number:

Your registration number to enable your software is:1234567891234567890

This last line contains your registration number which will be used to activate your softwarelicense. You will need to open the License Manager Interface (see next chapter for more detailsabout this interface). This interface can be found under the Windows Start Button > AllPrograms > CYME > [CYME Program Name] > Tools > CYME License Manager [version,revision] (Note that the subfolder Tools is not mandatory). If you cant find this program, it can

be downloaded here: http://www.cyme.com/newversion.htm.Go to the last tab (Registration / Firmware) in the dialog box, as illustrated below. In the

Registration Number Box, copy-paste the number from your e-mail and click on the Registerbutton. Wait for a few seconds and you should receive a confirmation message in the lowersection of the page. If an error occurs, see section 3.5.1 Registration Number in this manual.

Network License:

If you are receiving a network license, the steps mentioned above have to be performed onthe computer that will act as the license server.


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2.1.2 Updated Software License

When receiving an update of your current license (when license has expired, productversion has changed, additional modules added, etc.), you will be receiving a V2C file by e-mail.To introduce this update, open the License Manager Interface (see above for more details), go

to the Registration / Firmware page and click on the Apply button, as shown below. Browse forthe V2C file and hit open. Wait a few seconds. You should receive a confirmation message inthe bottom section of the page.


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2.2 Hardware Licenses

2.2.1 New Hardware Protection Key

Make sure you have installed the License Manager tool before you connect you USBkey. If you are not sure if it is installed, look for the following: Windows Start Button > AllPrograms > CYME > [CYME Program Name] > Tools > CYME License Manager [version,revision] (Note that the subfolder Tools is not mandatory). If you cant find this program, it canbe downloaded here: http://www.cyme.com/newversion.htm.

Once the driver installed, simply connect the USB key to either the local PC or to theserver.

2.2.2 Update to the Hardware Protection Key

This is the same as for a software license. See section 2.1.2 Updated Software Licenseabove. Make sure the USB key that is to be updated is connected to your computer.

2.2.3 Replacing an Older USB Protection Key by an Updated One

This process is mandatory when updating the following existing CYME software from anolder version to a newer one, and that you already have a USB key provided by CYME.

Older version of CYMDIST to CYME 5.x

Older version of CYMTCC to CYMTCC 5.x

This process is optional when updating the following existing CYME software from anolder version to a newer one, and that you already have a USB key provided by CYME.

Older version of CYMDIST to CYMDIST 4.7, revision 22 and above

Older version of CYMTCC to CYMTCC 4.5r16 and above

Older version of PSAF to PSAF 3.3 and above

Older version of CYMCAP to CYMCAP 5.1r2 and above

If you are in one of those situations, and that you need to upgrade your hardware key,you will need to follow these steps:

1. Start the License Manager.

2. Go to the Registration Firmware tab.

3. Click the Update button in the Firmware update group box (Make sure that the key isconnected).

4. You should receive a successful message at the bottom of the screen. If you do not,stop the process and contact us.

5. Click the Collect button; this will open the Select a key dialog box.

6. You should see two numbers in the list, you have to select the one that identify yourUSB key to do so:


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Chapter 3 License Manager Interface

3.1 The Licenses Window

This window shows the software/modules licenses status. It can display:

Software or modules that are accessible from your computer.

You can filter on a specific server/software or see all the software. The remotecomputers accessible are identified by (remote) next to the server name. (Local) isfor the key directly installed on your computer.

If you want to block yourself from a module, use the check box in the Enable column.(Make sure you are at the All available Software level).


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3.2 The Detachable Licenses Window

When a network license protection key is used, it is possible to Detach a license fromthe server to enable the module to work as stand alone. This could be the case if you want to useyour computer while you are not connected to the server. Note that it is possible to block or

restrain the possibility to detach a license in the network server license manager. See Chapter 4Advanced Configuration of the License Manager.

Once a license has been detached from the server, it cannot be re-attached to it until theexpiration date is reached.


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3.3 The Client Settings Window

When you are using a protection key connected to a server or if you are in a networkenvironment, the following window provides you with the most important options to connect to theserver.

Allow Remote Access to ACC :

Makes it possible for a remote user to change some of your license settings (Enablesother network users to access and perform actions on Admin Control Center on thismachine).

Enable Detachable Licenses

When selected, enables Products for which detachable licenses have been definedto be detached from a host machine and temporarily attached to a recipient machine.

Aggressive Search for Remote Licenses

If you are having problems finding a remote server, check this box. This option couldbe required on some network due to firewall restrictions. Selecting this check box willenable this machine to connect to remote HASP License Managers, even thoughthey cannot be detected using UDP datagram search methods. Aggressive

Searching reduces the update frequency of remote HASP information, but mayenable firewalls to be transversed.


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Server

If the Aggressive Search is still not working, type the IP Address or server name inthe box. It defines the specific machines that may be searched by this machine forremote HASP License Managers. You must enter information in this field if you havenot selected the Allow Remote Access licenses check box, as follows:

Specify data as IP addresses (e.g. 10.1.1.17), Broadcast addresses (e.g.10.1.1.255), or machine names (e.g. hklm001.ecomp.com)

When using the IPv6 protocol, use the IPv6 address format. For example,type FF02::1 to access all remote HASP License Managers that are part ofthe default local group defined in the IPv6 subnet.

Each entry must be on a separate line.

3.4 The Server Settings Window

This window enables you to access the License server settings, if allowed. See SeeChapter 4 Advanced Configuration of the License Manager, for more information.

3.5 The Registration / Firmware Window

This window enables you to activate your software in case you are using a softwarelicense (as opposed to a hardware USB key). There are a couple of options available to enableyour products:

1. Using the Registration Number provided by CYME.

This should be the default option. When you purchase a software type of license.

2. Using the C2V / V2C file system.

Important Note:

If you are installing a Network License, you will need to perform the followingsteps ON THE SERVER computer, not on a client PC.

3.5.1 Registration Number

Make sure you install your application or the protection key setup installation package. Ifyou are installing the license on a server, MAKE SURE you are installing the license on thecomputer that will act as the server.

a) Copy the registration number received from us by e-mail in the correspondingRegistration Number box.

b) Click on Register. This process could take a few seconds.

Now, your application is ready to use. To verify that the licenses are working correctly, goto the Licenses page of the interface (see section 3.1 The Licenses Window).


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If an error occurs, you may use the Test procedure to see if any Internet connection orfirewall issues could be the source of the problem. Depending on the security level of your Webbrowser, you might have to confirm that you trust this source. The resulting Web page shoulddisplay something like this:

Project (HASPClient) - Test ResultsTests:

Database connection : PASSEDSystem Information:

Server System Time : 2009-05-14 14:58:02Server Version:

Version : 3.50VersionEx : 3.50.117VersionDB : 3.50.117.243


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3.5.2 C2V / V2C File Exchange System

Make sure you install your application or the License Manager setup installationpackage. If you are installing the license on a server, MAKE SURE you are installing the licenseon the computer that will act as the server.

a) Click on the Collect button. This will open a Save as type of dialog box.

b) Save the file anywhere on your computer.

c) Send the file to CYME by e-mail ([email protected]). You could add the OrderInformation found in the confirmation e-mail you received, including the Registrationnumber.

d) CYME will process your order manually and send you back a V2C file. Save this fileanywhere on your computer.

e) Click on the Apply button in the dialog box to open the V2C file.

Now, your application is ready to use. To verify that the licenses are working correctly, goto the Licenses page of the interface (see section 3.1 The Licenses Window).


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Chapter 4 Advanced Configuration of theLicense Manager

An advance interface to customize further the protection key is available. To access it,you may use the hyperlink provided in the Client Settings window of the License Managerinterface or you may directly type in your Web browser: http://localhost:1947

You will be presented with the HASP-SRM Admin Control Center as shown below. Helptopics and instructions are presented directly in this interface.

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