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Introduction 1 About ALM Help 2 Getting Started 3 Working with the Automation License Manager 4 License Key - Managing, Finding, Logging 5 Index

SIMATIC

Automation License Manager V1.1 Manual

Edition 05/2004 A5E00306418-01

Copyright Siemens AG 2004 All rights reserved

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Contents

1 Introduction 1-1

1.1 Automation License Manager ...........................................................................1-1 1.2 Software, License, and License Key.................................................................1-3 1.3 Scope of Delivery ..............................................................................................1-4

2 About ALM Help 2-1

2.1 Automation License Manager's Executable Functions .....................................2-1

3 Getting Started 3-1

3.1 Requirements for Use .......................................................................................3-1 3.2 Getting Started with the Automation License Manager ....................................3-2 3.3 Installation .........................................................................................................3-3 3.3.1 Overview of the Installation Procedure for the Automation License Manager..3-3 3.3.2 How to Install the Automation License Manager...............................................3-3 3.3.3 How to Set the Language..................................................................................3-4 3.3.4 SIMATIC Logon User Management..................................................................3-5 3.3.5 How to Install a Plug-in .....................................................................................3-6 3.3.6 Upgrades for the Automation License Manager ...............................................3-6 3.3.7 How to Remove the Automation License Manager ..........................................3-6 3.4 Views and Properties ........................................................................................3-7 3.4.1 Application Dialog View.....................................................................................3-7 3.4.2 Views in the Automation License Manager.......................................................3-8 3.4.3 Special Properties of the Automation License Manager...................................3-9

4 Working with the Automation License Manager 4-1

4.1 Notes on Working with the Automation License Manager ................................4-1 4.1.1 Which Operations Can Be Performed on Objects? ..........................................4-1 4.1.2 Upgrading and Using "Earlier Software Versions" ............................................4-2 4.1.3 When You Want to Optimize a Hard Disk.........................................................4-3 4.1.4 Feedback for Program Delay ............................................................................4-4 4.2 Third-Party Access, Access Protection and User Management .......................4-5 4.2.1 Settings for Third-Party Access, Language and History ...................................4-5 4.2.2 If You Want to Use User Management .............................................................4-6 4.3 Handling License Keys......................................................................................4-8 4.3.1 When a License Key is Missing ........................................................................4-8 4.3.2 How to Determine Whether License Keys are Required ................................4-10 4.3.3 How to Install License Keys ............................................................................4-11 4.3.4 How to Transfer License Keys ........................................................................4-11 4.3.5 How to Upgrade a License..............................................................................4-12 4.3.6 How to Perform a Web License Key Download..............................................4-14 4.3.7 License Keys on the Network..........................................................................4-15 4.3.7.1 When License Keys are Available on the Network .........................................4-15 4.3.7.2 How to Connect New Computers....................................................................4-16 4.3.7.3 When the Connection to a Network Computer Fails.......................................4-17

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4.3.8 Offline Transfer ...............................................................................................4-19 4.3.8.1 How to Transfer a License Key (Offline) .........................................................4-19 4.3.8.2 What is a License Profile File?........................................................................4-20 4.3.8.3 Preparation for Offline Transfer ......................................................................4-20 4.3.8.4 Performing an Offline Transfer - Generate Start Code ...................................4-21 4.3.8.5 Performing an Offline Transfer - Generate Request Code .............................4-22 4.3.8.6 Performing an Offline Transfer - Generate Activation Code ...........................4-24 4.3.8.7 Performing an Offline Transfer - Activate License Key...................................4-26 4.3.9 Reparing License Keys ...................................................................................4-27 4.3.9.1 How to Check a License Key ..........................................................................4-27 4.3.9.2 How to Recover a License Key.......................................................................4-28

5 License Key - Management, Find, Logs 5-1

5.1 Management .....................................................................................................5-1 5.1.1 View - Management ..........................................................................................5-1 5.1.2 Meanings of Columns in the Table of the Object Area .....................................5-2 5.1.3 Define ................................................................................................................5-3 5.1.3.1 Defining "Management" View............................................................................5-3 5.1.3.2 Default Views ....................................................................................................5-5 5.1.3.3 How to Configure a "Management" View..........................................................5-5 5.1.3.4 Settings in the Columns Tab.............................................................................5-7 5.1.3.5 Settings in the Filter Tab ...................................................................................5-8 5.1.3.6 Settings in the Group Tab .................................................................................5-9 5.1.3.7 Settings in the Sorting Tab..............................................................................5-10 5.1.4 Managing License Keys ..................................................................................5-11 5.1.4.1 How to Check Installed License Keys.............................................................5-11 5.1.4.2 How to Check Installed Software ....................................................................5-12 5.1.4.3 How to Track the Usage of a License Key......................................................5-13 5.2 Find .................................................................................................................5-14 5.2.1 View - Find ......................................................................................................5-14 5.2.2 How to Find Information about License Keys and Installed Software ............5-15 5.3 Log ..................................................................................................................5-16 5.3.1 View - Log .......................................................................................................5-16 5.3.2 How to Use Logs.............................................................................................5-17

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1 Introduction

1.1 Automation License Manager

Introduction

The Automation License Manager is a product of Siemens AG Automation & Drives Group. It is used to manage license keys (the technical form of licenses).

Note on the Documentation

In this documentation, you will find the essential instructions on handling the manager in the table in the section "Getting Started > Getting Started - Getting Started with the Automation License Manager".

Important Terms

The following table lists important terms used in context with the Automation License Manager.

Term Description

Software A product installed on hardware and used to process data.

Hardware Computer (PC), device or module on which software runs.

License A license provides the right to use products. This right takes the form of a

• CoL (Certificate of License) and

• License key.

CoL (Certificate of License)

The CoL is a proof of the license. The product may only be used by the owner of the license or an authorized person.

License key The license key is the "technical form" of the license (also referred to as an "electronic license stamp").

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Components of the Automation License Manager

Components Description Must be installed

Can be installed

Automation License Manager

Contains the viewable menus and dialogs

X

Plug-in Contains additional custom product features for the Automation License Manager

X

Requesting a license key and using the software

Software products requiring a license key automatically report this requirement to the Automation License Manager. When the Automation License Manager finds a valid license key for this software, it can be used in conformity with the end user license agreement.

Introduction


1.2 Software, License, and License Key

Software with License Keys

The Automation & Drives Group of the Siemens AG offers software products with and without license keys. The software and license key are needed for the complete installation of software products requiring a license key. The license key is the "technical form" of the license. It simultaneously serves as an electronic license stamp and a "switch" for activating features in software with different types of licenses.

License Types

There are different types of licenses for the software products from Siemens AG Automation & Drives. License keys activate the different software features for these license types. The following types of licenses are used for applications:

License Type Description

Single license The use of the software with a single license is permitted on any one computer for an unlimited period. The type of usage is defined by the certificate of license.

Floating license The use of the software with a floating license is permitted on any one computer or through shared rights over a network for an unlimited period.

Rental license The use of the software with this license is limited to:

• the number of hours stipulated in the agreement

• the number of days after first use as stipulated in the agreement

• the expiration data as stipulated in the agreement

Trial license The use of the software with this license is limited to:

• a maximum of 14 days

• a specific number of days after first use

• testing and validation (excludes liability)

Upgrade license An upgrade may demand specific requirements on the system status:

• An upgrade license enables you to convert an "old" version x to a version >x+... license.

• An upgrade may be required, for example, if you wish to increase the number of computers running an application.

Introduction


Missing License Key

A license key required by software but not found on the network in "valid" form.

Storage Location for License Keys

Storage location where license keys may be saved, for example, license key diskette (authorization diskette for authorizations), removable drives (not CD or CDRW)

• on "My Computer" (local)

or

• a connected computer.

Note

You can only transfer license keys to the originally delivered diskette (or authorization diskette for authorizations).

Downloading license keys from the Internet

• See section "How to Download a License Key from the Web"

1.3 Scope of Delivery

The Automation License Manager does not require a license key. Online help is integrated in the Automation License Manager.

Installation software

You can find the Automation License Manager on the installation medium of a software product requiring a license key (a CD, for example).

License Key

You can receive a license key

• on a license key diskette

• on a local hard disk of a pre-configured computer


2 About ALM Help

2.1 Automation License Manager's Executable Functions

For Which Objects is Help Available?

You can execute the following functions with the Automation License Manager:

Function Description

Management of license keys All functions required for managing license keys

Transferring license keys Moving license keys between storage locations (media, computers).

Displaying license keys Checking license keys – display detailed information (for example, validity, status, etc.)

Saving license keys Storing license keys on a local or network computer

Checking license keys Determining the status of license keys (for example, OK, used, etc.)

Determining and displaying required license keys

Comparing existing and required license keys

Logging actions involving license keys

Logging actions on a computer that involve license keys (recording history)

Blocking third-party access to license keys

Blocking third-party access when SIMATIC Logon is not available.

Access protection support for license keys

When SIMATIC Logon is available on a computer, the Automation License Manager can be used to activate access protection for license keys.

How Do I Call up Help?

You can call up help for the Automation License Manager using:

• the F1 key

• the menu command Start > Simatic > Documentation > "Language" > Automation License Manager Help.

• the "Help" menu in the menu bar of the Automation License Manager.

About ALM Help



3 Getting Started

3.1 Requirements for Use

Hardware

The following are the hardware requirements for using the Automation License Manager:

• Computer (industrial computer, programming device, etc.) with

- RAM >= 128 Mbytes

- Disk space > 10 Mbytes

Operating System

The Automation License Manager is a 32-bit Windows program.

• The Automation License Manager Version can be operated on the following operating systems:

- Microsoft Windows 2000

- Microsoft Windows XP

• The software can operate in any language version supported by the operating system.

Custom plug-ins for software products and components

Warning

The Automation License Manager requires custom plug-ins for managing the license keys of some software products and components. These plug-ins are always delivered with the project when required.

Getting Started


3.2 Getting Started with the Automation License Manager

What Do you Want to Do with the Automation License Manager?

This section lists the most important activities described in this documentation:

• Working with the Automation License Manager

and

• Managing license keys.

Actions Refer to section:

Installing the Automation License Manager and Changing Settings

Overview of the Installation Procedure for the Automation License Manager

Configuring the "Management" view

How to Configure the "Management" View

Transferring license keys • How to Install License Keys

• How to Transfer a License Key (offline)

Upgrade license keys How to upgrade a license

Locating errors • How to Check Installed Software

• How to Check Installed License Keys

Floating license - accelerating the search for an available license key

When License Keys are Available on the Network

Rental license - checking the license period

How to Track the Usage of a License Key

Blocking Third-Party Access Settings for Third-Party Access, Language and History

User-Specific Access Protection

If You Want to Use User Management

Downloading license keys from the Internet

How to Download a License Key from the Web

Getting Started


3.3 Installation

3.3.1 Overview of the Installation Procedure for the Automation License Manager

This section describes the steps for installing the Automation License Manager and provides notes on optional features.

Getting Started

• How to Install the Automation License Manager

• (Optional) How to Use SIMATIC Logon User Management

• (Optional) How to Install a Plug-in

• (Optional) How to Set the Language

If you want to remove the Automation License Manager:

• How to Remove the Automation License Manager

3.3.2 How to Install the Automation License Manager

The Automation License Manager is installed with an MSI setup program. A list of the software components of the Automation License Manager is available in the section, "Scope of Delivery".

Note

Close all programs before starting the installation.

Installation

1. Click on the "Next" button in the dialog "Automation License Manager Setup: Welcome". The dialog "Automation License Manager Setup: Requirements" opens.

2. When the computer is suitable for the installation, click on the "Next" button.

3. Read the software license agreement and confirm your agreement to the contract by clicking on the "Yes" button. The dialog "Automation License Manager Setup: Select Program Path" opens.

Getting Started


4. You can select a path of your choice for the installation of the Automation License Manager or accept the default path that is offered. Click on the "Next" button.

5. The "Automation License Manager Setup: Start Installation" dialog opens and shows the:

- Type of setup

- Destination folder

- Default language that is automatically set to the local system The language can be changed as desired once the installation is successfully completed (see section "How to Set the Language").

6. Click on the "Next" button. The installation process begins. The progress is displayed by a bar graphic.

7. The completion of the installation process is reported in the "Automation License Manager Setup" dialog. Click on the "OK" button to confirm.

Restart the computer

Warning

The computer may have to be restarted for the Automation License Manager to function correctly. You will be prompted to restart after the installation when this is required.

3.3.3 How to Set the Language

Default Setting in Setup

The display language is automatically determined by the setup routine during the installation of the Automation License Manager.

The default language for the Automation License Manager is:

• The language of the current operating system if this language is available in the Automation License Manager.

• English if the language of the current operating system is not available in the Automation License Manager.

Note

The user can select a custom language. The setting applies to all users until they have made a custom setting. The new language setting only takes effect after the License Manager is restarted. The user must manually close the session and restart the License Manager.

Getting Started


Setting the Language

The languages available for the Automation License Manager are:

• German

• English

• French

• Italian

• Spanish

Follow these steps to set the language:

1. Select the menu command File > Settings.

2. Select a language from the drop-down list box in the "General" tab of the "Settings" dialog.

Apply the selected language

Warning

You must close and restart the Automation License Manager to apply the selected language.

3.3.4 SIMATIC Logon User Management

The user management of the Automation License Manager is not integrated in the application; the services of SIMATIC Logon are used. Users and user groups are created in Windows (user accounts). SIMATIC Logon provides the logon dialog. The following tasks are required for user management:

• Create user groups in Windows

• Define the users in a user group in Windows

• Assign rights to roles (users and user groups can be assigned one or more roles) - rights for executing functions

Further Information

• "When You Want to Use User Management"

• Section "Settings for Third-Party Access, Language and History"

• Online help / manual for SIMATIC Logon

Getting Started


3.3.5 How to Install a Plug-in

Custom Plug-ins

Note

The Automation License Manager requires custom plug-ins for managing the license keys of some applications and components. These plug-ins are supplied with the product if they are not already available to you.

Plug-ins are installed using a setup program. Follow the instructions of the setup program.

3.3.6 Upgrades for the Automation License Manager

Software upgrades for the Automation License Manager are installed using a setup program (see section "Overview of the installation procedure for the Automation License Manager").

Note

Please read the information provided in the readme.wri file on the supplied installation CD.

3.3.7 How to Remove the Automation License Manager

If you want to remove the Automation License Manager, follow these steps:

1. Select the Windows start menu command Start > Settings > Control Panel. The "Control Panel" opens.

2. Double-click on "Add/Remove Programs".

3. In the list of installed software, select "Automation License Manager".

4. Click on the "Add/Remove" button.

5. In the "Confirm Deletion of File" dialog click on "Yes". The "Remove Program from Computer" dialog opens and the deletion process begins.

6. When the "Remove shared file" dialog opens, you should respond by click the button "No, All".

Note

By selecting "No, All", all files required by other programs remain on the computer.

7. Click on the "OK" button once the programs have been successfully removed.

Result: the Automation License Manager is now removed.

Getting Started


3.4 Views and Properties

3.4.1 Application Dialog View

Area of Application

The Automation License Manager is a utility for managing license keys.

Application dialog view

The application is menu-driven by the user. The Automation License Managers has the following layout:

• Menu Bar - for selecting menu commands in the License Manager

• Toolbar - for fast access to selected functions

• Views - depending on the view setting,

- displays information in a separate window

- enables a variety of actions to be performs

• The Status bar at the lower end of the application screen, used to display helpful information about

- menu commands and

- buttons in the toolbar.

• Context menus and key combinations (shortcuts, hotkeys) facilitate working with the Automation License Manager.

Note

All tasks in this documentation are described based on the menu commands.

Further Information

• "Views in the Automation License Manager"

Getting Started


3.4.2 Views in the Automation License Manager

The following views are available in the Automation License Manager:

View Description

Management Allows execution of all tasks for license management.

Find Displays a search dialog and the search results. This view can be used to perform special queries.

Log Displays information about the transfer of license keys.

The application dialog is divided between the navigation area and the object area. The information displayed in the divided window depends on the selected view.

View Navigation Areas (left side of the window)

Object Area (right side of the window)

Management Tree with computer and folders Content of computer and folder

Find "Find" area similar to the Windows Explorer

Search results

Log Local and network computers List of log entries

Working with Multiple Views

You can only work with one view at a time in the desktop of the Automation License Manager (similar to the Windows Explorer). However, the Automation License Manager can be started several times.

Navigation Area

The navigation area contains objects that are used to select contents in the object area, depending on the selected view. These objects may be:

View Objects in the Navigation Area

Management The following objects are contained in the navigation area: My Computer, Network Computers, folders configured in the Automation License Manager.

Find The following objects are contained in the navigation area: Search terms, Product name, Storage location, Type, Status, Used by user

Log The following objects are contained in the navigation area: "My Computer" and network computers.

Getting Started


Object Area

The objects displayed in the object area depend on:

• The view set in the License Manager

• The object selected in the navigation area

The object area consists of:

Area Description

Title The title allows the user to see the contents of the current view at a glance. Large folder icons help to quickly identify a folder.

Data Area The data area shows all the elements within the folder selected in the navigation area.

Note

When there are no objects for display in the object area, a corresponding note is shown instead of objects.

3.4.3 Special Properties of the Automation License Manager

Customizing Window Content / Session Memory

The settings made by a user for a view are automatically saved. These settings include:

• Window size

• Window status (minimized or maximized)

• Window position (for minimized)

• Selected view (Management, Find, Log)

• Column selection and column width

Using the Software

The Automation License Manager can be started several times on a computer. By opening several sessions of the Automation License Manager, you can move license keys within the application and between two windows.

Applications and Components with Custom Plug-ins

The Automation License Manager requires custom plug-ins for managing the license keys of some software. These plug-ins are always delivered with the project when required.

Getting Started



4 Working with the Automation License Manager

4.1 Notes on Working with the Automation License Manager

4.1.1 Which Operations Can Be Performed on Objects?

Operations with Objects

A variety of operations can be performed on the objects locating in the navigation and object areas:

Operation Performed on Object

New Folder, network computer

Delete Folder, network computer, inactive license key

Cut License key, folder, network computer

Operations with objects on the clipboard

When an object is cut and placed on the clipboard, it can be pasted as follows:

Object on the clipboard

Can be pasted in ... Operation

Folder Any subfolder Moves the folder into a new subfolder

License key Drives on local or network computer Triggers transfer of license keys

Computer Subfolder Moves the network computer to a subfolder

Sorting in the Object Area

Clicking on the column head enables you to change the sorting method as follows:

• Ascending order

and

• Descending order .

Working with the Automation License Manager


4.1.2 Upgrading and Using "Earlier Software Versions"

Software Products that can be Activated with License Keys

Software products that can be activated for operation with license keys can also use newer license keys. The following applies to these products:

• "Newer" versions of license keys can always be used to operate different software versions.

• It is not necessary to downgrade a license key to use "earlier" versions.

The procedure for upgrading a license key is described in the online help of the Automation License Managers in the section "How to upgrade a license".

Note

You can recognize a license key in the Automation License Manager by its 20 digit license number (see section "View > Management").

Software products that can be activated with "old authorizations"

Authorization is required for software products that are activated with authorizations. These software versions cannot be operated with a license key (for a later version). License keys for later versions can only be used for software versions in which a license key is used.

The procedure for upgrading an "old authorization" is described in the online help of the Automation License Managers in the section "How to Upgrade a License.

Note

You can recognize an authorization in the Automation License Manager by its 10 digit license number (see section "View > Management").



4.1.3 When You Want to Optimize a Hard Disk

Defragmention programs are used to speed up read/write operations on a hard disk.

Optimizing Hard Disks

When license keys are transferred, clusters are created on the drive (diskette or hard disk) that are labelled as "bad" by some utilities.

Caution

Do not attempt to correct such "bad" clusters. Correcting them will destroy the license keys.

If you use an optimization program that is capable of moving fixed blocks, you should first transfer the license keys from the hard disk to a diskette (or authorization diskette for older authorizations) before using this option.

If a backup of your hard disk contains copies of license keys, there is the danger that restoring the disk from a backup will overwrite the currently valid license keys and destroy them. To avoid the risk of losing license keys in this way, it is strongly recommended to either remove all license keys before making the backup or to exclude them from the backup at the start.

Do not forget to remove the license keys before formatting, compressing or restoring your hard disk or installing a new operating system.

Warning

The files used to store the license keys can be destroyed by defragmentation programs that move fixed blocks. Recommendation: Always exclude the license keys before using defragmentation programs.

Excluding License Keys

You have the following options to exclude license keys from optimization activities:

• Transfer all license keys to a license key diskette (or authorization diskette for older authorizations).

• Transfer all license keys to a partition that will not be defragmented (a backup partition, for example).

• Transfer all license keys to a network computer.



4.1.4 Feedback for Program Delay

When there is a delay in executing the program, the user is informed by feedback from the program. The following rules apply here:

• The mouse pointer is displayed as an "hourglass" when there is a slight delay of up to 10 seconds.

• When the delay is an indefinite longer period, an animation indicates that the process is running.

Information about the Current Process

When animation is being used, the textual note informs the user of the current processing step, for example, "Transferring license key...".

Cancelling Processing

When cancellation of a function is permitted, you will see a "Cancel" button in the dialog.



4.2 Third-Party Access, Access Protection and User Management

4.2.1 Settings for Third-Party Access, Language and History

In the "Settings" dialog, you can make settings for the Automation License Manager (see table "Calling up the "Settings" dialog).

Calling up the "Settings" dialog

1. Select the menu command File > Settings. The "Settings" dialog opens.

2. Enter the following settings:

Set what? Setting in Procedure

Access protection

(SIMATIC Logon must be available on the computer)

"General" tab If you want to use access protection, select the "Activate SIMATIC Logon access protection" option.

Blocking third party access (options are deactivated if SIMATIC Logon is installed and the "Activate SIMATIC Logon access protection" option was selected)

"General" tab If you want to prevent:

• connected computers from using a license key, select the "Forbid remote use of License Keys" option.

• license keys being removed from the local computer, select the "Forbid License Keys transfer from local computer" option.

• license keys being added to the local computer, select the "Forbid License Keys transfer to local computer" option.

Any combination of these options can be used.

Language "General" tab Select a language from the drop-down list box in the "General" tab.

Display of the access order on connected computers

"History" tab The "History" tab shows the computers that were connected to the local Automation License Manager.

The input fields "Min No. of Computers: X" and "Days: y" are used to limit the entries after a number of days.

Rule:

After "Y" days, all entries are deleted, except for the highest "X".

Note: Move computers required to find floating license keys to the highest positions.

Recommendation for fast access to floating license keys is available in the section "When license keys are available in the network".

3. Confirm the dialog with "OK".



Further Information

• For more details about using management, refer to the section "When you want to use user management"

• For more deals about language settings, refer to the section "How to set the language"

4.2.2 If You Want to Use User Management

What is User Management?

User management regulates access by users and user groups to functions of the Automation License Managers. This access protection applies to individual functions and not to the application as a whole.

• The access protection forces users to log onto the system in order to use the Automation License Manager and its functions.

• The user management is based on the users and user groups of the operating system.

• The assignment of specific tasks to roles (see table) enables easy configuration of rights for users and user groups.

Requirement

The following requirements must be fulfilled to use the user management and activate the access protection:

• The users and user groups must be defined in Windows 2000/XP.

• The SIMATIC Logon Admin Tool must be installed.

• The "Logon_Administrator" user group is set up (see Help on SIMATIC Logon).

The user currently logged onto the computer must have the right "Activate/deactivate access protection" (File > Settings).



The Most Important Terms

Term Description

Rights • Rights are defined by the License Manager.

• It can create rights or delete them.

Users / user groups

Users and user groups are defined in user accounts on the computer.

Access protection Access protection defines which users and user groups have the right to perform certain operations. Roles are used to facilitate management.

Roles A role includes rights for users and user groups to perform certain actions in applications (for example, transferring data).

• Users and user groups can be assigned one or more roles. Users can have all rights defined for these roles.

• Basic default roles are supplied with the License Manager.

• Custom roles can be added or deleted as desired.

• Rights can be added or deleted to roles.

Activating and starting the user management

The user management can be activated as follows:

1. Select the menu command File > User management. The "SIMATIC Logon Administration" dialog opens.

2. Assign at least one user administrative rights.

Note

Notes on working in the "SIMATIC Logon Administration" dialog are available in the online help; SIMATIC Logon in the "SIMATIC Logon Administration" dialog.

3. Select the File > Settings menu command. The "Settings" dialog opens.

4. Select the "SIMATIC Logon access protection on" option button .

Note

• If the "SIMATIC Logon access protection on" option is not selected, all users in user management can make changes.

• If the "SIMATIC Logon access protection on" option is selected, only the administrator and users with administrator permissions for the Automation License Manager can make changes.

5. Click on the "OK" button to apply the settings.



Configuration of Roles and Rights

Function Roles

Licensor Administrator Main user User

Transfer license keys X X X

Check license keys X X X X

Use / release license keys X X X X

Recover license keys X

Upgrade license keys X X X

Display license key X X X X

Read log X X X

Delete log X X

Activate/deactivate access protection

X X

Manage user rights X X

4.3 Handling License Keys

4.3.1 When a License Key is Missing

Displaying missing license keys

A missing license key is indicated by:

• A message box displayed when an application or function is called up

• The status in the Automation License Manager

Notification of expired licenses (rental or trial license)

When a program with an expired rental or trial license is started, a corresponding message box is displayed informing you of the expiration date.

Cause - license key is not detected

When a license key for using software is not detected, it may be due to the following:

• Missing license key

• Corrupt license key – this can be recovered by "Support for License Management".

• Expired license key – order a new license.

• Incorrect license key – does not match the product or product version.



Storage location for license keys

You can transfer a license key by:

• Loading from a license key diskette

• Using a floating license from a network computer

• Downloading from the Internet using the Web License Key Download (see section "How to Perform a Web License Key Download").

Displaying the software

Information about the installed software and software version is available:

• In the welcome screen of the software product

• For SIMATIC software, in the Windows start menu Start > Simatic > Product Notes > Installed Software.

• With the menu menu commands

- Help > Information or

- Help > About or

- ? > Information or

- ? > About

Other reactions

• Close the program

or

• Start the Automation License Manager to transfer a license key.



4.3.2 How to Determine Whether License Keys are Required

Determine the software installed on the computer:

1. Select View > Management.

2. Select a computer in the navigation area.

3. Select the menu command View > Define.

4. In "Available views", select the view "Missing License Key" and click on "OK".

5. Select all entries in the object area (Ctrl + A).

6. Select the menu command License Key > Check.

Result:

You can determine which licensed keys are needed by comparing:

• The install software (the products)

and

• The available license keys

License Keys Status

Icon Description

License key "OK" - not in use when last queried

License key in use when last queried

License key is corrupt

(recover with support from hotline)

Note

Instead of license keys on "My Computer", you can use floating license keys, if these are available on the network.

Further Information

For more details about available floating license keys, refer to the section "When license keys are available on the network"



4.3.3 How to Install License Keys

Installing license keys during the installation of the software product

Some software products allow you to install the required license key during the installation (setup) of the program itself. The license key is then installed on the computer where the software is installed.

Further Information

• "How to transfer license keys"

4.3.4 How to Transfer License Keys

License keys can be transferred using the License Manager:

• When they were not transferred during setup

• When they are needed for other licenses purchased at a later time

• When they are saved to storage locations (see section "Software, License and License Key" which cannot be accessed by a computer's applications

Transferring license keys

The following options are available for transferring license keys between various storage locations (media):

• Drag-and-drop

• Cut-and-paste

• Offline transfer - using the menu command License Key > Offline Transfer, you can manually transfer the start code, request code and activation code (see section "Offline Transfer").

Drag-and-drop

1. Select the view using the menu command View > Management.

2. Open the storage location on the local or network computer where you wish to paste the license keys.

3. Open the storage location on the local or network computer where you wish to remove the license keys.

4. Select the license keys and drag them to the folder where you wish to save the license keys.

Result: The license keys are now transferred.



Cut-and-paste


2. Open the storage location on the local or network computer where you wish to cut the license keys.

3. Select the menu command Edit > Cut.

4. Open the storage location on the local or network computer where you wish to paste the license keys.

5. Select the menu command Edit > Paste.

Result: The license keys are now transferred.

4.3.5 How to Upgrade a License

Different Types of License Upgrades

When you need to upgrade license keys or an "old authorization" in order to use a new software version, the following factors are important:

• Upgrading a license key to a new license key

• Upgrading an authorization to a license key

• Upgrading an authorization to a new authorization

Note

Please refer to the section "Upgrading and Using "Earlier Software Versions" ".

Requirement

The following is required to upgrade a license key or an "old authorization":

• for the software version to be upgraded

- the CoL (Certificate of License) and the license key

or

- an "old authorization" on an authorization diskette

• for the new version

- the CoL and the upgrade license key

or

- the upgrade authorization on an authorization diskette

• the license keys or authorization must be available on the local computer.

- When the upgrade is for a license key on the following storage locations: license key diskette, authorization diskette or drive.

- When the upgrade is for an authorization: on an authorization diskette only.



Storage Location of the License Key (Authorization) for the Upgrade

• Authorization (license key) to be upgraded and upgrade license key on (the same) hard disk

• Authorization (license key) to be upgraded on hard disk and upgrade license key on diskette

• Authorization (license key) to be upgraded and upgrade license key on (the same) diskette

• Authorization (license key) to be upgraded on diskette and upgrade license key on hard disk

Note

We recommend variant 1 as the storage location of the license keys for reasons of performance.

Procedure

The following steps show you how to upgrade a license key (which will be referred to simply as the license key even when the source or destination is an authorization):


2. In the navigation area, select the location of the license key for which the upgrade is to be performed.

3. In the object area, select the license key for which the upgrade is to be performed.

4. Select the menu command License Key > Upgrade.

- If there is only one possibility for an upgrade, it is performed without further messages and prompts.

- If there are several possibilities for upgrading, the "License Key Upgrade" dialog opens. Select the upgrade to be performed and click on the "Upgrade" button.

Further Information

Refer to the section "Upgrading and using "earlier software versions"".



4.3.6 How to Perform a Web License Key Download

The software download provides you access to license keys you have ordered.

Requirement

To access the keys you need:

• A personal logon which you use to access license keys that have been ordered by "your company".

• An anonymous logon which you use to access and individual license key. The CoL (Certificate of License – see "Automation License Manager") – this document contains all the information necessary for an anonymous download.

Procedure

If your computer is located in an autarkic network or in a network with low security, we recommend the following:

1. Install the Automation License Manager additionally on a computer connected to the Internet outside the automation system.

2. Perform the web license key download (see paragraph below).

3. Transfer the license keys to a license key diskette and then onto the automation system computer from the license key diskette.

Warning

Always ensure that the transfer medium is free of viruses.

Web license key download

1. Select the management view with the command View > Management.

2. In the navigation area, click on "Web License Key Download". When your computer has a connection to the Internet, the window of the Automation Download Manager opens in the object area.

3. Follow the instructions for downloading a license key in the download window.



4.3.7 License Keys on the Network

4.3.7.1 When License Keys are Available on the Network

License keys are displayed with Automation License Manager on a network computer when:

• The network computer is registered on the local computer in the Automation License Manager

and

• The Automation License Manager is installed on the network computer

Using Software with an Available License Key in the Network

An available floating license key (on a network computer) enables operation of a protected software product when a license key is not locally available.

Connecting to a Computer

Refer to the section "How to Connect New Computers"

Recommendation for Fast Access to Floating License Keys

Install all floating license keys in a system on as few computers as possible.

Note

The "History" tab of the dialog displayed with the menu command File > Settings shows the computers connected to the local Automation License Manager.

You can ensure fast access to floating license keys in the following way:

1. Ensure that the computers where the floating license keys are located are registered in the "History" tab (connect the Automation License Manager to these computers).

2. Move the computers where the floating license keys are located to the top positions in the "History" and delete unnecessary entries.

Button Icon Description

Move up By clicking the "Move up" button, you change the order of the search for a floating license key on the computer selected in the list. Move to the next higher position (representation in the view: The highest position is the first computer etc.).

Move down By clicking the "Move down" button, you change the order of the search for a floating license key on the computer selected in the list. Move to the next lower position (representation in the view: The highest position is the first computer etc.).

Delete By clicking the "Delete" button, you delete the selected computer from the list for finding a floating license key.



4.3.7.2 How to Connect New Computers

This section explains how to add computers connected to a network in the navigation area.


2. (Optional) – when a computer connection should be inserted into a folder:

- Select a folder of your choice ("My Computer" for example) in the navigation area.

- Select the menu command Paste > New Folder.

- In the "Insert a new folder" dialog, enter the name of the folder ("Network" for example) and confirm your entry by clicking on "OK". The new folder is created.

3. Select the Edit > Connect Computer menu command. The "Connect computer" dialog opens.

4. Enter the following settings:

- Enter the "computer name" for the accessible computer or click on the "Browse" button to search for it in the network.

- In the "Browse for computer" dialog, you can select an available computer by double-clicking on it.

- (Optional) You can enter a "Display name" for the computer (default = computer name).

- If the computer you have selected is not available after the Automation License Manager is restarted, activate the check box "Display permanently".

5. Click on the "OK" button to apply the data.

Result:

• The computer is added to the navigation area.

or

• The message "Error connecting to computer" is displayed. Check the availability of the selected computer in the network.



4.3.7.3 When the Connection to a Network Computer Fails

Computers operating over a network connection can only floating license keys. This section describes the response of floating license keys when the connection between network computers fails.

License Key Server

A license key server (referred to simply as server below) is a computer on which a floating license key is stored.

License Key Client

A license key client (referred to simply as client below) is a computer which uses a floating license key from a server.

Connection Failure Scenarios

When a floating license key on a license key server is used by a software product on a license key client and the connection between the computer fails, it may be due to the following:

• The software product has crashed.

• The network connection has been interrupted.

• The license key client has crashed.

• The license key server has crashed.

The software Product has Crashed

The Automation License Manager on the license key client monitors usage by the software product. If the client crashed, the Automation License Manager immediately releases the effected license keys on the license key server.



The Network Connection has been Interrupted

If the network connection to the license key server, the software product on the license key client may continue to be used for up to 3 hours.

The floating license key on the server remains "used" for a maximum of 3 hours. The following scenarios may apply to the floating license keys "used" on the server:

• If the interruption last less than 3 hours, then:

- The Automation License Manager on the license key server detects both the "requesting" license key client and the "used" license keys.

- It then allocates the still valid "used, previous" license keys to the detected license key client.

• If the interruption last more than 3 hours, then:

- The license keys on the license key server are released.

- License key clients are served as soon as they are detected.

- After 3 hours, the previously connected license key client automatically attempts to find a valid license key. When no license key is available, the application-specific reaction to unavailable license keys is started (for example, notification after a defined period).

The License Key Client has Crashed

• If the interruption last less than 3 hours, the license key client detects that the connection to the server is established and automatically requests the "used" license key once again.

• The license key on the server is only released after 3 hours or when the interruption lasts more than 3 hours.

The License Key Server has Crashed

• If the interruption last less than 3 hours, the license key client detects that the connection to the server is established and automatically requests the "used" license keys once again.

• If the interruption last more than 3 hours, the license key client automatically attempts to find a valid license key. When no license key is available, the application-specific reaction to unavailable license keys is started (for example, notification after a defined period).



4.3.8 Offline Transfer

4.3.8.1 How to Transfer a License Key (Offline)

The (offline) transfer of license keys can only be performed between 2 computers. 5 steps are involved in the offline transfer of license profile files between these computers.

Note

Offline transfer means that a connection between the computers (for example, over a network) is not required for the transfer of the license key.

The data for several license keys can be generated and transferred in a single step.

Steps for the Offline Transfer of License Keys

The target computer is the computer requiring a license key for software.

The source computer is the computer where a license key for software is stored.

1. Target computer: Preparation for Offline Transfer

- Determine software without license key

- Send a request for license keys (telephone, fax, mail, etc.)

2. Source computer: Generate start code

3. Target computer: Generate request code

4. Source computer: Generate activation code

5. Target computer: Activate license key

Result:

The license key is transferred from the source computer to the target computer.



4.3.8.2 What is a License Profile File?

A license profile file is used to exchange information for the (offline) transfer of license keys. The (offline) transfer is performed in 5 steps. Different data is listed in the license profile file for each step of the process.

Transfer of Data

A license profile file can be provided in electronic form (for example, per diskette or e-mail) for further processing.

Validity of a License Profile File

Note

License profile files are only valid for one-time generation of a group of license keys. Generation can only be repeated with new files.

The following data is saved in a license profile file for offline license transfer:

• Product name - name of the component

• License number - specific number for the license key transfer

• Start code - is available in the license profile file after step 2

• Request code - is available in the license profile file after step 3

• Activation code - is available in the license profile file after step 4

4.3.8.3 Preparation for Offline Transfer

Determining the Required License Key

• Refer to section "How to Determine Whether License Keys are Required"

• Use the search function to find "missing license keys" on your own computer or on a connected computer (refer to the section "How to Check Installed License Keys".

Step 1:

Sending a request for a license key

The operator on the target computer informs the operator of the source computer which license key is needed.



4.3.8.4 Performing an Offline Transfer - Generate Start Code

Perform where? – on the source computer where a license key for software is stored.

Step 2:

Dialog "Wizard for Sending License Key(s)"

• Select license key

• Generate start code

Procedure

1. Select the drive where the required license key is located in the navigation area.

2. Select the menu command License Key > Offline Transfer. The "License Keys Offline Transfer" dialog opens.

3. Select the option field "Generate start codes" and click on the "Next" button. The "Wizard for Sending License Key(s)" dialog opens. The start codes for all available license keys are displayed in the list.

4. In the "Product" column of the table select the license keys to be transferred.

Select in the list Using

One license key Click

All license keys Ctrl + A

Contiguous group Click "First"; Shift + click "Last"

Several separate Ctrl + click

5. Click on the "Save" button. Select the path and the license profile file in which the start codes should be saved and click on the "Save" button.

6. Click on the "Next" button.

7. Transfer the start codes to the target computer. For example:

- The license profile file by mail

- The start codes by phone

- A printout by fax

8. To close the dialog, click on the "Abort" button.



4.3.8.5 Performing an Offline Transfer - Generate Request Code

Perform where? – on the target computer where the license keys for software should be received.

Step 3:

Dialog "Wizard for Receiving License Key(s)"

• Enter start code

• Generate request code

Procedure


2. Select the option field "Generate request codes" and click on the "Next" button. The "Wizard for Receiving License Key(s)" dialog opens with the "Enter start codes" list.

3. Select the following steps that correspond to the form of data transfer:

Form of the data transfer

Step

Data in electronic form (for example per diskette or e-mail)

1. Click on the "Load" button.

2. In the "Open" dialog select the path and file name of the license profile file containing the start code.

3. Click on the "Open" button.

The data is entered into the "Enter start codes" list.

Data such as printouts, per FAX or telephone (data must be manually entered by the operator)

1. Double-click on the first line of the "Start code" column in the table of the dialog field.

2. Enter the start codes in the "Start code" column.

4. Click on the "Next" button. The "Wizard for Receiving License Key(s)" dialog opens with a "Select license keys" list.

5. Select the license keys to be transferred to a drive on the local computer.

Select in the list Using

One license key Click

All license keys Ctrl + A

Contiguous group Click "First"; Shift + click "Last"

Several separate Ctrl + click



6. In the drop-down list box" On which drive do you want to install the license keys?", select the drive on the local computer.

7. Click on the "Next" button. The "Wizard for Receiving License Key(s)" dialog opens with a "Display request codes" list.

8. Click on the "Save" button. Select the path and the license profile file in which the request codes should be saved and click on the "Save" button.


10. Transfer the request codes to the source computer. For example:

- the license profile file by mail,

- the request codes by phone,

- a printout by fax.

11. To close the dialog, click on the "Abort" button.



4.3.8.6 Performing an Offline Transfer - Generate Activation Code

Perform where? – on the source computer where a license key for software is stored.

Step 4:

Dialog "Wizard for Sending License Key(s)"

• Enter request code

• Remove license key

• Generate activation code

Procedure


2. Select the option field "Generate activation codes " and click on the "Next" button. The "Wizard for Sending License Key(s)" dialog opens with an "Enter request codes" list.



Step



2. In the "Open" dialog select the path and file name of the of the license profile file containing the request codes.


The data is entered into the "Request code" list.



2. In the "Open" dialog select the path and file name of the license profile file containing the start code.

3. Double-click on the corresponding line of the "Request code" column in the table of the dialog field.

4. Enter the request codes in the "Request code" list.

4. Click on the "Next" button. The "Remove License Key(s)" list opens.

5. Click on the "Save" button. Select the path and the license profile file in which the activation codes should be saved and click on the "Save" button.

6. Click on the "Next" button. The "Calculate Activation Codes: Confirm" dialog window opens.



7. Confirm the dialog with "Yes". The "Wizard for Sending License Key(s)" opens with the "Remove License Key(s)" list displaying the license keys that can be remove and the "Display activation codes" opens.

8. Transfer the activation codes to the target computer. For example:

- The license profile file by mail

- The activation codes by phone

- A printout by fax

9. Click on the "Finish" button to close the dialog.



4.3.8.7 Performing an Offline Transfer - Activate License Key

Perform where? – on the target computer where the license keys for software should be received.

Step 5:

Dialog "Wizard for Receiving License Key(s)"

• Enter activation code

• Activation license key

Procedure


2. Select the option field "Activation License Key(s)" and click on the "Next" button. The "Wizard for Receiving License Key(s)" dialog opens with an "Activation codes" list.



Step



2. In the "Open" dialog select the path and file name of the of the license profile file containing the activation code.


The data is entered into the "Enter activation code" list.



2. In the "Open" dialog select the path and file name of the of the license profile file containing the request codes.

3. Double-click on the corresponding line of the "Activation code" column in the table of the dialog field.

4. Enter the activation codes in the "Enter activation code" list.


5. Click on the "Finish" button to close the dialog.

Result:

The activated license key is displayed in the "Result" list of the "Wizard for Receiving License Key(s)" dialog.

The license key is transferred from the source computer to the target computer.

Error message

When an error occurs during transfer, the "Wizard for Receiving License Key(s)" dialog opens with a "Missing activation codes" list. Please contact the "Support for License Management" when this occurs.



4.3.9 Reparing License Keys

4.3.9.1 How to Check a License Key

Procedure


2. In the object area, select the storage locations (My Computer, network computer) where the license key should be checked.

3. Select the menu command License Key > Check.

Result: The selected license key is checked, the result is displayed as a status icon.



4.3.9.2 How to Recover a License Key

Recovery with the Help of A&D Customer Support

"Support for License Management" can help you to recover license keys that are no longer available due to the loss or damage of hard disk.

Worldwide Help from "Support for License Management"

Europe / Africa (Nuremberg)

Support for License Management

Local time: Mo.-Fr. 8:00 to 17:00

Telephone: +49 (0) 180 5050-222

Fax: +49 (0) 180 5050-223

mailto:[email protected]

GMT: +1:00

United States (Johnson City)

Technical Support and Support for License Management


Telephone:

Toll Free +1 800-333-7421

Outside USA +1 423-262-2522

Fax +1 423-262-2200

Fax: +1 (0) 770 740 3699


GMT: -5:00

Asia / Australia (Beijing)

Technical Support and Support for License Management


Telephone: +86 10 64 75 75 75

Fax: +86 10 64 74 74 74


GMT: +8:00

The staff at "Technical Support" and "Support for License Management" speak German and English.

Procedure

1. Select a corrupt license key.

2. Select the menu command License Key > Recover. The "Recover License Key" dialog opens.

3. Contact "Support for License Management" (see above) and provide the:

- "Name"

- the license number and

- Request code

4. Enter the activation code and click on the "OK" button.

Result: The corrupt license key is restored and is now available.

Further Information

• See section "How to transfer license keys"

• See section "How to transfer a license key (offline)"

• See section "How to download a license key from the web"


5 License Key - Management, Find, Logs

5.1 Management

5.1.1 View - Management

The "Management" view is used to manage license key. You can select the "Management" view with the menu command View > Management.

Navigation Area

The navigation area (left section) shows the folder tree.

Folder Description Subfolder

My Computer This is the local computer on which the user is working.

Includes installed floppy drive and hard disks

Note: You can create additional objects (folders and computers) in the navigation area (see section "How to Connect New Computers" ).

Selection in the Navigation Area, Display in the Object Area

When a computer is selected in the navigation area, information about this computer is displayed in the object area (right section). For example, this can be the license keys stored in this computer or the installed software.

Folder View in the Object Area

The object area shows a table that can be printed and exported.

The folder view in the object area appears when one of the following folders is selected in the navigation area:

• "My Computer"

or

• A custom system folder or a network computer

License Key - Management, Find, Logs


All elements contained in the folder are displayed in this view. The display is similar to the Windows Explorer with "small icons". The icons correspond to those used in the navigation area. The folder icon corresponds to the one used for the current folder in the navigation area.

Icon Description

Icon for My Computer or a network computer

Icon for a floppy drive My Computer or a network computer

Icon for a hard disk on My Computer or a network computer

Further Information

• "Meanings of columns in the table of the object area"

• "How to configure a "Management" View"

5.1.2 Meanings of Columns in the Table of the Object Area

The products are displayed in the tables of the data area with the following fields (see section "How to configure a "Management" View" ) :

Column Description

Status OK, corrupt, used see Online help; section "Status Icons"

Family For example, "SIMATIC STEP 7 V5.3"

Product for example,. "SIK/SIMATIC STEP 7-BASIS V5.3")

Version Version ID of the software product

Order number Order number of the software product

License type Floating, Rental, Trial, Single, Upgrade, Demo

Validity period For trial: date For rental: remaining time + unit / date

License number Serial number of the software license (10-digit = authorization; 20-digit = license key)

Optional columns

Object type License key, Installed software, Missing license key

Manufacturer For example, Siemens AG

License key Name of license keys

Storage location My Computer (local) or Network computer

Last used Date

User User of the floating license key

Computer used Where was the floating license key lent out?

Hardware serial number

When type = "assigned"

Number When an "old" authorization is on a medium, the authorization counter is displayed.



5.1.3 Define

5.1.3.1 Defining "Management" View

In the "Define view" you can:

• Select and activate an available view

or

• Define views by configuring the content and layout (see section "How to configure a "Management" View" ).

A few predefined default views for management views are installed with the Automation License Manager (see section "Default views" ).

Opening the Dialog

You can open the "Define view" dialog with the menu command View > Define.

Layout



Button Description

OK The view selected in the list of "Available views" is used to display information in the object area.

Apply Views can be edited in the advanced area, "Edit view".

Changes become active by clicking on the "Apply" button.

Cancel Close the dialog "Define view ".

New Define a new view

Copy Copy an existing view

Delete Delete an existing view

"New", "Copy", and "Clear" Buttons

The "New", "Copy", and "Clear" buttons apply to the "Available Views" list.

Note

Note the information in the section "Default Views".

"Edit view" Area

The name of the view is shown in the "Name" field. This name appears in the view in the column header of the object area and in the toolbar's drop-down list box.

You can preselect the content displayed in a view by the filters using the option buttons:

• License keys – You only display information on license keys.

• Software - You only display information on software.

You can define the content and layout of the tabs by setting the:

• Column selection,

• Filters,

• Groups

• Sorting.



5.1.3.2 Default Views

The following default views are available in the Automation License Manager after installation:

Default view Description

License key Shows all license keys available on the selected computer.

Installed software Shows the installed software products on the selected computer that require a license key.

Missing license key Shows the installed software product that are missing a license key.

Licensed software Shows the installed software products for which a license key exists on the selected computer.

Note

The default views:·

• Cannot be deleted or changed

• Can only be copied

5.1.3.3 How to Configure a "Management" View

View - Management

The Automation License Manager offers a range of default views. You can open the "Define view" dialog with the menu command View > Define. This dialog allows you to define a variety of contents and layouts for a "Management" view.

Note

The default views:·

• Cannot be deleted or changed

• Can only be copied

Using Defined Views


2. Select the menu command View > Define. The "Define view " dialog opens.

3. In the "Define view " dialog you can:

- Select a view and use it by clicking on "OK".

or

- Edit a view (see table below).



Edit view Procedure

If you want to create a "New" view:

1. Click on the "New" button.

2. Enter a name in the "Name" field.

3. Edit the view by making changes in the tabs "Columns, Filters, Groups and Sorting" (see note below).

If you want to "Copy" a view:

1. Select a line in the "Available views" list.

2. Click on the "Copy" button.

3. Edit the view by making changes in the tabs "Columns, Filters, Groups and Sorting" (see note below).

If you want to "Delete" a view:

1. Select a line in the "Available views" list.

2. Click on the "Delete" button.

Note

You can configure the view in the "Edit view" area (see Configuration of a view).

4. The settings become active by clicking on the "Apply" button.

Configuration of a View

• "Define view" dialog You can open the "Define view" dialog with the menu command View > Define. You can configure the view in the "Edit view" area of the "Define view" dialog.

• Area "Edit view" In the "Edit view" area, configure a management view in the following tabs:

Tab Description

Settings in the columns tab

In this tab, you can configure the selection and order of the columns displayed in a view.

Settings in the filter tab

In this tab, you can configure up to 2 search filters.

Settings in the group tab

In this tab, you can configure group assignments for search results.

Settings in the sorting tab

In this tab, you can configure the sorting for search results.



5.1.3.4 Settings in the Columns Tab

Columns Tab

The "Columns" tab is available in the "Edit view" area of the "Define view" dialog. In this tab, you can configure the selection and order of the columns displayed in a view.

List/button Icon Description

Selected columns

The columns available in the "Selected columns" list are displayed in the "Name: ...." view.

The order (from top to bottom) corresponds to the displayed order (from right to left).

Available columns

The columns available in the "Selected columns" list are added to the "Name: ...." view.

Move right The selected columns in the "Selected columns" list can be moved by clicking on the "Move right" button.

Move left The selected columns in the "Selected columns" list can be moved by clicking on the "Move left" button.

Move up By clicking on the "Move up" button, you can move selected columns up in the "Select columns" list (display in the view: top position corresponds to the first column etc.).

Move down By clicking on the "Move down" button, you can move selected columns down in the "Select columns" list (display in the view: top position corresponds to the first column etc.).

Columns in the "Management" view

• "Meanings of columns in the table of the object area"



5.1.3.5 Settings in the Filter Tab

Filter Tab

The "Filter" tab is available in the "Edit view" area of the "Define view" dialog.

In this tab, you can configure two filters for limiting selected information in the "Columns" tab.

1. To use the filters, activate the check box "Use filter" ("Use 1st filter" and /or "Use 2nd filter").

2. In the drop-down list box "Column", select the column to which the filter should be applied.

3. In the "must contain:" list, you can:

- Make a selection (multiple selection can be made with an OR operation) when this list contains a check box.

- Enter search criteria of your choice (for example, the name of a user) when this list does not contain a check box.

Note

• The value of a filter can be connected with an OR operation.

• When the check boxes "Use 1st filter" and "Use 2nd filter" are activated, these filters are connected by an AND operation.



5.1.3.6 Settings in the Group Tab

Groups Tab

The "Groups" tab is available in the "Edit view" area of the "Define view" dialog.

In this tab, you can define Groupings.

Grouping

In the "Group by ..." area, select the order in which search results are automatically grouped.

1. First group by

2. Then group by

Priority between Grouping and Sorting

Note

The priority between groupings and sorting is set by the grouped display.

When grouping and sorting is active, the results are summarized in groups. The results are displayed sorted within the group.



5.1.3.7 Settings in the Sorting Tab

Sorting Tab

The "Sorting" tab is available in the "Edit view" area of the "Define view" dialog.

In this tab, you can define the Sorting.

Sorting

In the "Sort by ..." drop-down list box in the "Sorting" area, select the order in which search results should be automatically sorted. The sorting is carried out line by line.

1. First sort by

2. Then sort by

Priority between Grouping and Sorting

Note

The priority between groupings and sorting is set by the grouped display.

When grouping and sorting is active, the results are summarized in groups. The results are displayed sorted within the group.



5.1.4 Managing License Keys

5.1.4.1 How to Check Installed License Keys

You can list all installed license keys with the menu command View – Management (to define a filter, see section "How to configure a "Management" View").

Procedure


2. In the navigation area, select in the computer (My Computer or network computer) where the installed license keys should be listed.


4. Select "License Key" and click on "OK".

Result: The installed license keys on the computer are displayed.

Note

When available license keys are not recognized by corresponding components, check the following columns:·

• Version,

• Validity period

• Status (select View > Update – License Key > Check)

Further Information

"When a license key is missing".

Printing or Exporting a List

A list can be:

• Printed with the menu command File > Print

or

• Exported to a CSV file with the menu command File > Export

Further Information

Online help; section "Status Icons"



5.1.4.2 How to Check Installed Software

You can list all installed software products using menu command View > Management.

Procedure


2. In the navigation area, select the computer (My Computer or network computer) where the installed software should be listed.


4. Select "Installed Software" and click on "OK".

Result: The Siemens AG software products installed on the computer which support the new licensing method (with license keys) are displayed.

Printing or Exporting a List

A list can be:

• Printed with the menu command File > Print

or

• Exported to a CSV file with the menu command File > Export

Further Information

• Online help; section "Status Icons"



5.1.4.3 How to Track the Usage of a License Key

The current user of a license key is displayed in the object area.

Requirement

Define a new view in which include the user column (see section "How to configure a "Management" View").

Procedure

The log is used as the basis for tracking the location of license keys.

1. Select the view using the menu command View > Log.

2. In the object area, select the location (My Computer, network computer) where you want to open a log.

Result: The log saved on this computer is displayed.

Deleting a Log

To delete entries in a log, select the menu command Edit > Delete Log.

Further Information

• "View - Log"

• "How to use logs"



5.2 Find

5.2.1 View - Find

The "Find" view is used to locate license keys. You can select the "Find" view with the menu command View > Find.

• The navigation area (left section) shows the input fields for search terms. The following can be entered as search options:

Input or option field

Description and possible selection

Search term General search term (searches in all fields)

Product name Search terms according to product for example, by product name, product family

Location ... Drive on the computer (All; My Computer; network computer)

Type Shows the type of license key

• All; Floating; Rental; Single; Trial; Upgrade

or for a software product

• Installed software; Software without license key; Software with missing license key

Status Shows the status of a license key (select license key and then License Key > Check)

Possible status:

• unknown

• OK (=available);

• corrupt;

• used;

• inactive (for example, not yet released for online transfer)

Used by user All; name of user

• The object area (right section) shows a table. Each line is an entry for a search criterion set in the navigation area. The table can be printed and exported.

Further Information

• "How to find information about license keys and installed software"

• "How to check a License Key"



5.2.2 How to Find Information about License Keys and Installed Software

You can search for information about license keys and installed software in the Automation License Manager.

1. Select the view using the menu command View > Find.

2. Make the following settings in the "Find" area:

- Enter a "search term" and/or "product name" as necessary.

- Select the criteria from the lists "Location", "Type", "Status", and "Used by user".

3. Click on the "Find now" button to begin the search.

Output of the Search Results

The search results are displayed in the object area.

Example: Find a license key in the network

1. Select the view using the menu command View > Find.

2. Make the following settings in the "Find" area:

- Enter the term "BatchCC" "Search term" input field, for example.

- Select "All" in the "Type" drop-down list box.

- Click on the "Find now" button.

Result:

All license key are displayed that:

• Contain the term "BatchCC" and

• Are available in the following computers:

- My Computer

- Network computer



5.3 Log

5.3.1 View - Log

The "Log" view is used to output recorded information. You can select the "Log" view with the menu command View > Log.

Log

You can select the following logs:

• Log on "My Computer"

• Log on a network computer

A log can contain the following information about the transfer of license keys:

• Transfer was initialized on "computer" by "user"

• Source

• Target

Layout

• The navigation area (left section) shows the local and all network computers.

• The object area (right section) shows a table. Each line is a log entry for a selected computer in the navigation area. The table can be printed and exported.

Further Information

• "How to use logs"

• "Delete log"



5.3.2 How to Use Logs

Logs provide information about all processes affecting license keys (for example, use of a license key by software, transfer of license key, etc.).

Opening a Log

1. Select the view using the menu command View > Log.

2. In the object area, select the location (My Computer, network computer) where you want to open a log.

Result: The log saved on this computer is displayed.

Printing a Log

1. Open a log.

2. To print the log, select the menu command File > Print.

3. Correct in the settings if necessary and confirm the dialog with "OK".

Archiving a Log

1. Open a log.

2. To archive a log, select the menu command File > Export.

3. Enter the drive and storage path.

Result: The export file is saved in the CSV format at the location specified by the path.

Deleting a Log

To delete entries in a log, select the menu command Edit > Delete Log.

Automation License Manager V1.1 A5E00306418-01 Index-1

Index

A

Access protection........................................... 4-5 Activation code ................................... 4-24, 4-26

enter......................................................... 4-26 generating................................................ 4-24

Application dialog........................................... 3-7

C

Calling help .................................................... 2-1 connection failure......................................... 4-17

D

Default views ................................................. 5-5 Defining computer names ............................ 4-16 Delay in execution of the program ................. 4-4 Delay of the program

feedback for ... ........................................... 4-4 Downgrade .................................................... 4-2

E

Editing objects ............................................... 4-1 Executable functions...................................... 2-1

F

Filter............................................................... 5-8 Filters

tab.............................................................. 5-8 Find............................5-7, 5-11, 5-12, 5-14, 5-15

Dialog....................................................... 5-14 displaying installed software .................... 5-12 installed license keys ............................... 5-11 license key ............................................... 5-15 searching for installed software................ 5-15

Floating license key ..................................... 4-15

G

Generate start code ..................................... 4-21 Getting started ............................................... 3-2 Groups ........................................................... 5-9

tab.............................................................. 5-9

H

How to perform a web license key download ................................................. 4-14

How to transfer license keys ........................ 4-11

I important terms ..............................................1-1 Installation ....................................... 3-3, 3-4, 3-6

performing ..................................................3-3 plug-in.........................................................3-6 removing.....................................................3-6

Installed software .........................................5-15 finding.......................................................5-15

Introduction.....................................................1-1

L

Language .......................................................4-5 setting.........................................................4-5

license key....................................................4-27 License key ......................... 4-8, 4-9, 4-10, 4-11,

...........4-12, 4-13, 4-15, 4-26, 4-28, 5-11, 5-15 activate .....................................................4-26 check........................................................4-27 displaying .................................................5-15 installing ...................................................4-11 missing .......................................................4-8 on the network..........................................4-15 recovering.................................................4-28 repairing ...................................................4-28 requirement ..............................................4-10 support .....................................................4-28 upgrade ...........................................4-12, 4-13 usage........................................................5-13

License Key..................................................5-13 installed ....................................................5-11

License profile file.........................................4-20 Log ......................................................5-16, 5-17

dialog........................................................5-16 using.........................................................5-17

M

Management ..................................................5-1 dialog..........................................................5-1

Meanings of columns in the table of the object area........................................5-2

N

Navigation area .......................................3-8, 3-9 Network ...............................................4-17, 4-18

failure........................................................4-17 Network connection......................................4-16

Index

Automation License Manager V1.1 Index-2 A5E00306418-01

O

Object area ............................................. 3-8, 3-9 Objects on the clipboard ................................ 4-1 Offline transfer ..........................4-19, 4-20, 4-21,

...............................................4-22, 4-24, 4-26 activate license key.................................. 4-26 enter activation code................................ 4-26 enter request code ................................... 4-24 enter start code........................................ 4-22 generating activation code ....................... 4-24 generating request code .......................... 4-22 generating start code ............................... 4-21 license profile file ..................................... 4-20 overview................................................... 4-19 preparation............................................... 4-20

Optimization................................................... 4-3 hard disk .................................................... 4-3

Optimizing a hard disk ................................... 4-3

P

Plug-in............................................................ 3-6 installing..................................................... 3-6

Preparation .................................................. 4-20 offline transfer .......................................... 4-20

R

Removing....................................................... 3-6 Request code...................................... 4-22, 4-24

enter......................................................... 4-24 generating................................................ 4-22

Requirements ................................................ 3-1

S

Scope of Delivery........................................... 1-4 Selection ........................................................ 5-7 Setting the language...................................... 3-4 Settings.................................................. 4-5, 4-6

history ........................................................ 4-5 language ............................................. 4-5, 4-6 third-party access....................................... 4-5

SIMATIC Logon ............................................. 3-5 Software....................................................... 5-12

displaying installed................................... 5-12

license and license key.......................................1-3

Sorting...................................................4-1, 5-10 tab ............................................................5-10

Sorting objects................................................4-1 Special properties...........................................3-9 start code......................................................4-21 Start code.....................................................4-22

entering ....................................................4-22

T

Tab ................................................ 5-7, 5-9, 5-10 Columns .....................................................5-7 filter.............................................................5-8 Groups........................................................5-9 Sorting......................................................5-10

Third-party access..........................................4-5 blocking ......................................................4-5

Transfer offline .............................................4-19 overview ...................................................4-19

U

Upgrade......................................... 3-6, 4-2, 4-12 for the Automation License Manager..........3-6 license key................................................4-12 of a license key...........................................4-2

Usage - license key ......................................5-13 User management..........................................3-5

activating ....................................................4-7 roles and rights...........................................4-6 with SIMATIC LOGON................................4-6

V

View .........5-1, 5-2, 5-3, 5-4, 5-5, 5-6, 5-14, 5-16 default views...............................................5-5 defining - dialog ..........................................5-3 defining - table............................................5-2 defining management .................................5-5 Find ..........................................................5-14 in the License Manager ..............................3-8 Log ...........................................................5-16 Management ..............................................5-1 of the application dialog..............................3-7

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