NetHASP License Manager / NETHASP.INI Instructions - CAESAR II - Installation

CAESAR II Quick Reference (2019 Service Pack 1)

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You must have Administrator privileges to perform the following procedure.

  1. Attach the red network hardware lock to the parallel port or USB port of the computer.

  2. On the computer where the hardware lock is attached, navigate to the analysis products' Assidrv folder, and then double-click Lmsetup.exe. For CADWorx, navigate to the [Product Folder]\Utilities to access LMsetup.exe. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the NetHASP License Manager as a service.

  3. The NetHasp License Manager starts automatically each time you re-boot the computer. This occurs because the NetHasp License Manager is set up as a start up service inside Windows 7/8. To verify that the service is running, click Start > Control Manager > Administrative Services, and then double-click Services. In the Services dialog box, locate HASP Loader in the Name list. The HASP Loader Service starts even if no one logs into the computer.

  4. Determine what protocols the NetHasp License Manager is listening to. The NetHasp License Manager displays a message similar to those listed below:

    Server is listening to IPX : Loaded

    Server is listening to TCP/IP : Loaded

    Server is listening to NetBIOS : Loaded

    Loaded means that this protocol is active on the computer.

  5. Open the Activity Log menu. This displays the activity log that confirms which protocols are loaded. Do not be alarmed if the activity log reports that the NHSRV.ini file is not found.

  6. Use the box in the top-left corner of the activity log to display only the information specific to each protocol. Open the activity log for the protocol you want to use, and verify that it contains no error messages.

  7. For TCP/IP protocol, the activity log should report something similar to the following:

    Server IP address: 111.111.111.111

    Server Host Name: PDC_NT01

  8. To speed up response time to the network key, use the Remove menu to unload any protocols that you are not planning to use with the NetHasp License Manager.

Modify NetHASP.ini for TCP/IP Protocol

If you still cannot access the network ESL you need to configure this NetHASP.ini file. You must know the IP address of the computer where the red network hardware lock is attached. All lines with a semi-colon at the start are considered not used.

  1. Modify the NetHASP.ini file, located in the analysis products' Assidrv folder and in CADWorx's Utilities folder under [NH_COMMON], as follows:

    1. NH_TCPIP = Enabled

      AND under [NH_TCPIP]

    2. NH_SERVER_ADDR = 111.111.111.111

    3. NH_USE_BROADCAST = Disabled

      You may also have to modify other entries in the [NH_TCPIP] section depending on your network setup. The most common entry to modify is NH_TCPIP_METHOD.

  2. Copy the NetHASP.ini file to the AutoCAD folder.

    Example: C:\Program Files\AutoCAD

    Example: C:\Program Files\Autodesk\AutoCAD

  3. For CADWorx Design Review, copy the NetHASP.ini file to the [Product Folder]\Intergraph CAS\CADWorx Design Review folder.

4. Start CAESAR II.