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Q: How do I set the license server from my client machine?

Tagged: client, Installation/Licensing/Systems, license-server, licensing, Other, Workbench Platform - SYS
    • January 25, 2023 at 7:28 am
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      To create the required file, first go to : Start Menu > All Programs > Ansys [version number] > Ansys Client Licensing > Client ANSLIC_ADMIN Utility > ‘Specify the license Server Machine’ and then specify the hostname for the licence server. Important : The Client ANSLIC_ADMIN Utility should be run as administrator or the procedure might not work properly (open the utility with a right mouse button click / run as administrator).

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