The license file (i.e. the
PmXXXX.swk file) designed for
PmNetKey license server contains the network license for PROMOTIC system application (license client). In the file name of the license file, there is a license number (e.g. the file name is
Pm3401.swk, where
3401 is the license number).
This type of license file is bound to a single individual
PmNetKey license server, that is protected by its own HW Key. It means that the license file is functional only with
PmNetKey license server program running on the computer, where the specific HW Key is connected.
The complete license for the PROMOTIC application is contained in the license file.
For more detailed description of configuration, location of license files and principles of network licenses - see
PmNetKey license server.
Caution:
The network license is valid for one running application. If two applications are to run on a computer (e.g. a server application and a visualization application), then each of them needs its own license.
Commissioning: a) License server - The license file must be copied into the same folder where the PmNetKey.exe file is located.
[Licence]
Medium=netkey:http://192.168.1.99:81/Pm1234.swk
, where the
netkey indicates the network license,
http or
https specifies the protocol, followed by the IP address or computer name, internal Web server port and the license SWK file name.
Caution:
Logged-in
Windows user must have the permissions for writing into following files:
-
PmNetKeyA.log file of the license server
PmNetKey
Recommendation:
- The license file has to be backed up (archived).