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Ansys Learning Forum Forums Discuss Simulation LS Dyna Can’t start LS-DYNA License Manager Reply To: Can’t start LS-DYNA License Manager

jhoward
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This is what I was sent:

How to obtain Server Information for LSTC licenses:  

ANSYS no longer supports node-locked licenses and multiple servers, please use the following directions to generate the network license file. The server can be a virtual server or physically located on campus. (statement about the virtual server)

Overview

1. Download, install, and run the LSTC License Manager program.
2. It will generate the LSTC_SERVER_INFO file. Send the file to Ansys. 
3. Ansys will send back the LSTC LS-Dyna license file.  

                                   
Windows: 

Install the complete LSDYNA package (500MB) which includes the LSTC License Manager

Download: 
https://ftp.lstc.com/user/pc-dyna/R111/smp/CompleteInstal/  

User Name:
Password:

After you have installed the full LSDYNA package: 

  • Open the LS-DYNA Program Manager  
  • Go to "License Manager Menu"  
  • Click Registration  
  • Save and send the SERVER_INFO FILE to ANSYS to request/process your license. 

 
Linux:  

Download:  http://www.lstc.com/download/ls-dyna 

User Name:
Password: 

  To obtain server information:  http://www.lstc.com/download/lic/new_netnix_license 

  • Follow the instructions in Section 2 for how to generate a license request
  • Save and send the SERVER_INFO FILE to ANSYS to request/process the license.Â