CAESAR II supports the following types of licensing:
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Local External Software Lock (ESL)
Hardware-based licensing using a green USB dongle. A local ESL can be moved between computers (such as between desktops and laptops).
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Network External Software Lock (ESL)
Hardware-based licensing using a red USB dongle. A network ESL is installed on a computer that is network accessible from the computer, or multiple computers, running CAESAR II.
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License Manager
Software-based licensing using:
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SmartPlant License Manager Client and Server 2012
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Intergraph Smart® Licensing 2019
For complete installation and configuration instructions, see the documentation for each product.
External Software Lock (ESL) Keys
The External Software Lock (ESL) is the security protection method used by Hexagon PPM The software cannot execute unless an appropriate ESL (green or red USB key) is connected locally to the computer, or to another computer in the network (red USB key).
The ESL contains the CAESAR II licensing data, and other client-specific information. This information includes the client company name and user ID number. Additional data may be stored on the ESL depending on the specific software and the specific client.
There are two different ESL types, local and network. Both types of ESLs are intended to be attached to the USB ports of the applicable computers. The appropriate ESL(s) are shipped with your product according to the licensing type purchase.
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Local ESLs provide the maximum flexibility in using the software in that they can be moved between computers (for example, between desktops and laptops).
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Network ESLs must be attached to a computer on the network, either a computer or the server. In order for the network to respond to software requests for the ESL, the NetHASP License Manager utility must also be running on the computer where the network ESL is attached.
The HASP drivers for ESL usage can be found in the sub-folder, ASSIDRV, beneath the analysis products program folder. However, for CADWorx the HASP drivers for ESL usage can be found in the sub-folder, Utilities. The documentation files in this sub-folder contain instructions for a variety of networks and operating systems. Note that there are periodic updates to these ESL drivers, and they can be downloaded from the Intergraph Smart Support website.
Do not connect two locks to the same computer. The software finds the first lock and
returns its code. For example, you have a lock for CAESAR II and CADWorx and plug
both into the same computer. You start CAESAR II, but the software might find the
CADWorx lock first and return an error. If the same computer is going to run more
than one Hexagon PPM product, then contact Intergraph CAS by sending an email to icaslicenserequests@hexagon.com to request that both products be licensed from the same lock.