Steps to licensing with FLM

Preparing to license involves deciding how you are going to validate the installed license with Four Js over the internet. Choose the option that is right for you and match it with the procedure to follow.

Important:

To use subscription licensing with Genero 3.10 or 3.20, you must update their license controllers to version 6.00.12 or higher. For details on upgrading the license tools, refer to Patch license controller using the upgrade tool.

Before you begin Genero product licensing:
  1. Locate your email message that contains the following:
    • license file (with the product license string)
    • product license string
    • product license key
    • product license number
    • product maintenance/subscription key
    • your customer code
    If you do not have this email, contact your local Four Js sales office.
    Table 1. License installation methods comparison
    Method Best used when Internet requirement License registration
    License file
    • Internet is unavailable
    • Manual registration is acceptable
    • Single-step install
    • Activation is not forced
    • New licenses include a 90-day temporary period
    		 Not required Manual
    License string
    • Internet is available
    • Prefer automation
    • Single-step install and registration
    		 Required for automatic registration Manual or automatic (via auto option)
    License key + number + login
    • Internet is available
    • Multi-step process
    		 Required for automatic registration Manual or automatic (via HTTP prompt)
  2. Determine if you have internet access from the FLM server.
  3. Use Options for licensing to choose your licensing option, and select the procedure to follow.
Table 2. Options for licensing
FLM Licensing options Procedure to follow
Using flmprg with internet. See Install license with Four Js License Manager (via internet).
Using flmprg without internet. See Install license with Four Js License Manager (without internet).