Installation Guide

Edgecam Installation Guide 

This document contains information to help you install and start Edgecam. You will find information about systemrequirements, network licensing tips, and installation troubleshooting.

Before installing we recommend that you make sure you meet the hardware and software requirements ofEdgecam, as detailed in the What's New help.

On Windows Vista, with security-key (dongle) installations you need to use the latest HASP key driver (see details),or Sentinel key driver (see details), as appropriate.

At Edgecam 12.50, there is an upgrade to the Sentinel RMS keyless licencing system (see details in the What's Newhelp).

To install and run the Edgecam software you must be logged on with Administrator or Power User rights.

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Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, Windows XP and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other brands and

product names are trademarks of their respective owners.

Edgecam Installation Guide 

This document contains information to help you install and start Edgecam. You will find information about systemrequirements, network licensing tips, and installation troubleshooting.

Before installing we recommend that you make sure you meet the hardware and software requirements ofEdgecam, as detailed in the What's New help.

On Windows Vista, with security-key (dongle) installations you need to use the latest HASP key driver (see details),or Sentinel key driver (see details), as appropriate.

At Edgecam 12.50, there is an upgrade to the Sentinel RMS keyless licencing system (see details in the What's Newhelp).

To install and run the Edgecam software you must be logged on with Administrator or Power User rights.

Copyright 1988-2008 Pathtrace. All rights reserved.

Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, Windows XP and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other brands and

product names are trademarks of their respective owners.

Hardware and Operating System Specification for Edgecam

The hardware and software requirements for running Edgecam are detailed in the What's New help.

How to Install

The Edgecam installation DVD allows you to install a full Edgecam installation, individual Edgecam modules, EdgecamPart Modeler and Edgecam CAD links:

Make sure your PC meets the hardware and software requirements detailed in the What's New help.1.

If supplied, insert the security key into the PC's USB or Parallel port (see picture...).2.

Logon with Administrator or Power User rights.3.

If installing Edgecam, make sure that the SQL server installation folder will not have NTFS compression applied.

This can happen, for example, if you have NTFS compression applied to 'C:\Program Files' (all created sub-folderswill inherit the compression). SQL databases are used by the ToolStore module.

4.

Insert the Edgecam DVD. The installer should start automatically (see opening page...).

(Or if Autorun is disabled you will need to manually start the installer by running the setup.exe program in the\Edgecam folder of the DVD.)

5.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Here are additional notes on some of the opening page options:

Edgecam Part Modeler

Edgecam CAD Links

Install Sentinel RMS License Server

Install SQL ToolStore on a Server

As the installation proceeds, you will have these further options:

Custom, Compact or Typical Installation? (further options on installing Edgecam)

PDI Toolkit.

6.

At the end of the installation we recommend you follow the prompt to 'restart' the computer, if this appears.7.

For Edgecam running on Windows Vista, update to the latest security key driver for HASP or Sentinel.8.

If necessary, set up the Network licencing.9.

After an Edgecam installation, ensure any firewalls you have in place will not block the operation of ToolStoreAdministrator (see details...).

10.

You can now run Edgecam.

Updating an Edgecam Installation

When installing a new version of the software, the Install Wizard will detect the existing software.

Select the Update your existing Installation option.

If you have set a Network Location, you will need to re-specify this after the update.

Edgecam Part Modeler

When installing, you have an Install Edgecam Part Modeler option.

Edgecam Part Modeler is a procedural solids modelling program, providing:

Easy-to-use and cost-effective solid modeling for parts and assemblies.

Support for manufacturing-specific tasks such as mould design.

Seamless integration with Edgecam Solid Machinist.

Loading of open files directly into Edgecam using the Launch Edgecam icon.

You can run Edgecam Part Modeler fully licenced (using the same security key as Edgecam), or you can evaluate it in'Student Edition mode' (with limitations).

Installation

Multiple installations (different versions) of Edgecam Part Modeler can be installed on the same PC. However only asingle version of Edgecam Part Modeler can be run at a time. 

Upgrades

On systems where both Edgecam and Edgecam Part Modeler are installed, you must upgrade both of them to a laterversion at the same time.

For example if you currently have Version 11.0 of both products, you must upgrade both of them to Version 11..5, not justone of them.

(Alternatively you could install both products as new installations, although the upgrade method is stronglyrecommended.)

Edgecam CAD Links

The Install Edgecam CAD Links option installs a Launch Edgecam facility in solid modeling packages.

The installation program detects if any of the following CAD systems are installed on the PC:

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Solid Edge

If detected, the 'Edgecam launch' button is added to the system.

(The Edgecam Part Modeler program features the button as standard).

More details on the facility are provided in the Edgecam User Guide (including the option to export to Edgecam via savedfiles, from a machine that does not itself have Edgecam installed).

The facility is installed using the Edgecamcadlink.exe program, you can download the latest version of this fromwww.edgecam.com. This may have been updated to support newer releases of CAD systems.

If the CAD links are already installed you are offered the standard Modify, Repair, and Remove options, as with Edgecam.

Keyless Server Setup

Install the Sentinel RMS Server from the DVD opening screen.

Alternatively run this file on the DVD:

\Sentinel RMS\License Manager Installation\setup.exe

and follow the on-screen prompts.

1.

For convenience, copy the installation files onto the server. Copy from:

Edgecam Installation DVD\Security Key\Network License Servers\Sentinel RMS

2.

Now start to generate the lock code - run the file:

\Sentinel RMS\Generate Lock Code\ecgeneratelockcode.exe

Note the lock code in the dialog that opens. Alternatively click the Save button to save to a file.

3.

You now need to obtain a licence keyfile by submitting your lock code.

You can submit online. Go to www.edgecam.com, then follow the links Support > Customer Support Area,  thenclick Submit Lock Code (Sentinel RMS). Follow the prompts for your username and password. You might needto create these by entering your servercode.

Alternatively send your lock code to your reseller, who will return you a keyfile.

4.

The keyfile is supplied as an email attachment - save this. Note that you can only use the keyfile on the server onwhich you generated the lock code.

5.

Run the file:

\Sentinel RMS\Sentinel RMS Utilities\Administer and Monitor\wlmadmin.exe

6.

In the dialog that opens, under Subnet Servers select your server. Now right-click and select Add Features From a File    To Server and its File.

Note: Edgecam licenses are referred to as 'features' in Sentinel RMS™.

7.

Browse for your saved keyfile, select it and click OK.

Click OK on the confirmation dialog for each license that is displayed.

8.

This completes the server installation.

ToolStore on a Server

When installing, one of the options is to host ToolStore databases on a server, for access by client Edgecam machines.

To use the option:

Choose a machine to be the server. This can be any Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows Server machine.1.

Log on to the server, with Administrator rights.2.

Insert the DVD and choose the Install SQL ToolStore on a Server option.3.

Follow the prompts for the complete installation. This comprises:

SQL Server Express, SQL Server Management Studio Express, and Edgecam ToolStore Administrator.

4.

If the installer reports that there is an existing installation of SQL Server Management Studio, acknowledge thismessage and carry on, leaving this existing installation in place.

5.

Once the installation completes, the server now needs some ToolStore databases to host. Any existing SQL ToolStoredatabases on the server will be usable. You can also create more by following the instructions for moving databases in theonline ToolStore help.

Now choose the authentication method for Edgecam users connecting to the databases. As appropriate, choose one of:

Workgroup (SQL Server Authentication), using the default User name and Password.

No further work is required.

Custom (SQL Server Authentication).

In this case you will need to create the custom User names and Passwords, referring to the SQL Server ManagementStudio Express documentation, and the process will be complete.

Domain (Windows Authentication).

In this case you will need to follow this next procedure below...

Now start configuring the permissions that the Edgecam users need to access the databases:

Click Windows' Start menu All Programs Microsoft SQL Server 2005 SQL Server ManagementStudio Express

1.

In the Connect to Server dialog that opens, set:

Server Type to Database Engine

Server name to ECSQLEXPRESS

Authentication to Windows Authentication

2.

Now click Connect.3.

Once connected, in the Object Browser tree expand Security to display Logins.4.

Right-click on Logins and in the shortcut menu click New Login.

a.

b.

5.

In the Login - New dialog, make sure the General page is selected, on the left of the dialog.a.

Into the Login name box type a user's network Login name.

Enter the name in the form:

DomainName\UserName

for example:

myCompanyServer\JohnSmith

(Use the Search button if you need to locate user names.)

(As an alternative to entering individual users you might want to create a group of users, and enter thisgroup's name).

b.

Make sure Windows Authentication is checked, then switch to the User Mapping page.c.

In the page's Users Mapped to this Login list, check a ToolStore database that you want to make available(you should have at least the installed example databases in the list).

d.

In the Database role membership for list, check db_datawriter and db_datareader. Make sure Public ischecked. If db-owner is checked, leave this checked.

Repeat to make more databases available, as appropriate, then click OK to close the dialog.

e.

5.

If necessary repeat steps 4 and 5 for each Edgecam user requiring database access.

If you need any further information you can download a Microsoft 'online book' from:

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sqlserver/bb428874.aspx.

6.

Custom, Compact or Typical Installation?

When installing Edgecam you are offered these installation options:

Typical Installs Edgecam with the most commonoptions.

Recommended for most users.

Compact Installs Edgecam with the minimumrequired options.

Does not install the help or example files.

Custom Choose which Edgecam modules youwant to install.

A screen offers you checkboxes for themodules (such as 'PDI Toolkit' and'Help Files').

Recommended for advanced users who wantto install specific options only (i.e. justinstalling Edgecam Communications).

‘Try and Buy’ Installations

‘Try and Buy’ is a method for providing you with a fully functional Edgecam system for a limited time period. You caninstall the 'Try and Buy' system on your PC and test Edgecam in your own working environment.

Every time Edgecam is started, the number of remaining days is shown on the Edgecam splash screen. The number of daysremaining is also displayed using About Edgecam (Help Menu).

Once the end of initial trial period is reached, you will only be able to access Edgecam in Student Edition mode.

PDI Toolkit

The PDI Toolkit provides the ability to develop add-in applications for Edgecam. This option is for advanced users whohave a working knowledge of Visual C++. We recommend that you use the Visual C++ version 6.x.

To install the PDI Toolkit you need to choose a 'Custom' installation type and select it as one of the optional modules.

Evaluating Edgecam Functionality

You can evaluate Edgecam functionality that you currently do not have a licence for by selecting the 'Run Student Edition'option in the CLS menu.

Edgecam will start in Student Edition mode and the following message will be displayed:

Edgecam Student Edition can be used to evaluate Edgecam functionality that you may be interested in. For example, youmay want to evaluate the Solid Machinist functionality if you are considering the purchase of one of the Solid ModelingCAD systems that Edgecam supports.

Edgecam Student Edition allows you to save parts that you create in the educational part file format (*.epf).Educational format files cannot be loaded into a commercial licensed version of Edgecam (i.e. when you run it with aEdgecam security key).  

Also see Different Edgecam Types and Features.

Autodesk Inventor View

You can use the free Inventor View application from Autodesk to open the latest Autodesk Inventor ™ files intoEdgecam, on machines that don't have a full Autodesk Inventor installation.

The latest release of Autodesk Inventor View (at the time of the Edgecam DVD production) is included, in anappropriately named folder on the Edgecam DVD.

Alternatively you can download Inventor View from Autodesk, or install it from the Inventor CD.

To ensure that Inventor models from the latest release can be loaded into Edgecam, we recommend you use the latestInventor View version.

(You also require the Solid Machinist for Inventor license to load Inventor models into Edgecam.)

Edgecam Educational Systems

Edgecam Educational is the licensed educational version of Edgecam using the Edgecam Educational and  EdgecamSolid Machinist for Education licenses (using a standalone or multiple user network security key).

These licenses are only issued to educational establishments and cannot be used in commercial organisations.

Students who wish to use Edgecam software outside the educational establishment without a security key can do so byrunning Edgecam in Student Edition mode. See Edgecam Student Edition.

Loading and saving data in Edgecam Educational system

With the Edgecam Educational licenses you can:

Load .ppf and .epf files (the ability to load .ppf files allows you to view the example files installed with Edgecam)

Save Edgecam part files in .epf format

Generate NC code

With the Edgecam Educational licenses you cannot:

Save .ppf format files

Save IGES, DXF, STL format files.

Also see Edgecam Types and Features.

Running Edgecam

To run Edgecam:

Before using Edgecam, make sure you are logged as an Administrator, or a Power User.1.

Make sure that the licencing module CLS is running (this should have happened automatically).

Note that you can evaluate all Edgecam functionality (even without a licence), by switching to 'Student Mode'.

2.

Make sure you are still logged on with Administrator or Power User rights.3.

Click Windows' Start menu All Programs Edgecam Edgecam.4.

About the Client Licence Server

CLS (Client Licence Server) checks the available licences when Edgecam opens.

When running, the CLS icon appears in the Window's Notification Area:

CLS is in Window's Start (button) All Programs Startup,  so it automatically starts when logging in to Windows.

If CLS is not running you will not be able to start any Edgecam applications; start CLS manually by clicking it in Startup.

Right-click the CLS icon in the Notification Area to display a menu ofoptions:

Most of the options start utilities; click the utility's help button for information.

Click to check Ignore Network Security Key if you have a local Security Key, and you want this to be used rather thanthe Network Key (this is useful for mobile users connecting their laptops to different networks). The next time Edgecamstarts it will use the local security key.

Click to check Run Student Edition to evaluate Edgecam functionality. The next time Edgecam starts it will be inStudent Edition.

See Also

Student Edition

Setting Up Communications

To use the Comms Setup Wizard

Run the Comms Setup application from the Edgecam Program Group.1.

Follow the instructions displayed.2.

For details of the setup click the Help button on the Comms Setup Wizard dialog.

Edgecam Student Edition

Student Edition is the default Edgecam installation and it runs when no security key is found, or when the Run StudentEdition CLS menu option is selected. Edgecam will start in Student Edition mode and the following message will bedisplayed:

Edgecam Student Edition allows you to save parts that you have created in the educational part file format (*.epf). The.epf file can then be taken into class and loaded onto a PC running the Edgecam Educational licence so that the NC codecan be generated.

Loading and saving data in the Student Edition

In Student Edition you can:

Load .ppf and .epf files (the ability to load .ppf files allows you to view the example files installed with Edgecam)

Save Edgecam part files in .epf format

In Student Edition you cannot:

Save .ppf format files

Generate NC code

Save data in IGES, DXF, STL formats

Use PDIs

Also see Edgecam Types and Features.

Network Licensing

An Edgecam installation can obtain its licence from a networked 'licence server' running Sentinel RMS™ KeylessNetwork Licensing.

Note that the Sentinel RMS™ keyless network licensing is supported in Edgecam version 10.5 and above.

(Older installations may use a NetSentinel or NetHASP hardware key (dongle). Details of these areincluded in this guide for maintenance purposes.)

Licences are available for any of the client PCs to reserve  - they are only locked when Edgecam is running and using thelicence. This means you only need to purchase multiple licences if they will be used concurrently.

For example you might only purchase one 'load ACIS files licence', as this will be infrequently used. This will be availablefor use by any one of your Solid Machinist clients, as and when necessary. (The 'Solid Machinist clients' are reserving oneof the many Solid Machinist licences available.)

Ideally the server should not be regularly re-booted. This is the ensure that the license are available to all users at all times(for example, in a shift working environment).

Main Features of Sentinel RMS™

The main features of the Sentinel RMS™ keyless network licensing solution are:

No hardware key – all licensing is software based so there is no hardware key (dongle) to attach to the USB orParallel port of the server

License Monitoring – a license monitoring utility is provided that enables you to see which licenses are in use andby whom. Users are identified by the computer name against each license product code.

Logging License Activity – all license activity is written to a log file for examination.

Grace period - a set grace period of 8 hours to be used within 1 day of a server failing allows continued access toEdgecam licenses.

Commutable licenses – all Edgecam licenses can be ‘commuted’ from the network pool. This allows a license to beborrowed for a maximum of 30 days without the PC being connected to the network. When a license is commuted,the number left in the license pool on the network id reduced by that number.

About Licence Commuting

Sentinel RMS™ Keyless network licensing includes the option to commute Edgecam licenses so that they can be usedwhen the PC is not connected to the network.

When licenses are commuted, the number of licenses left in the network ‘pool’ is reduced by that number. For example, ifthere are 5 Milling and 3 Turning licenses in the network pool and 3 Milling licenses are commuted, only the remaining 2milling and 3 turning licenses will be available to users connected to the network.

About commuted licenses

Any Edgecam license can be commuted

You can specify the number of days for the commute up to a maximum of 30 days

Commuted licenses can be returned to the ‘pool’ early

If you have commuted licenses but are still connected to the network, the commuted licenses take precedence soyou do not take out another network license from the pool

You can monitor who has taken out commuted licenses in the wlmadmin.exe utility

Checking out a Commute License

Ensure that the PC is connected to the network and that the Edgecam licenses can be seen.1.

Run wcommute.exe from the \Sentinel RMS Utilities\Commute folder.2.

Select the Search Subnet button to list the license servers3.

Select the server that is listed to display the licenses available4.

Select the Edgecam_Commute feature5.

In the ‘Enter number of days until the commuter authorization expires’ field enter the number of days yourequire. Note that the default is the maximum of 30 days.

6.

Select the Check Out button. Note that when commuting licenses you must always check out theEdgecam_Commute license

7.

Select the product features (licenses) that you require ensuring that you set the number of days and select the CheckOut button for each one. A red tick mark will be displayed against a license that has been checked out.

8.

When all licenses have been checked out, select the Exit from the File menu.

You have now completed the set up of the commuted licenses.

You now need to run ‘Configure Network Licenses’ to select the Edgecam licenses if you have not done so already. Whenyou run Edgecam either on or off the network the commuted licenses will be used.

Once the commuted period has expired i.e. after 30 days, access to the Edgecam software will be denied, unless you areconnected to the network, in which case a standard license from the network pool will be used.

Checking in a Commute License before it Expires

Ensure that the PC is connected to the network.1.

Run wcommute.exe from the \Sentinel RMS Utilities\Commute folder.2.

Select the Search Subnet button to list the license servers.3.

Select the server that is listed to display the licenses.4.

Select a commuted license and then the Check In button to return the license to the network pool.5.

When you have returned all of the commuted licenses that you want to, select Exit from the File menu.6.

About Commuting Licences Remotely

Sentinel RMS™ Keyless network licensing also includes the option install the Edgecam commute licenses to a PC that isnot or has never been connected to the network. This process requires the wcommute.exe program to be run on the remotePC.

The remote commuting of licenses offers the same features and benefits as commuting when attached to a network.

Note however that the licenses cannot be returned to the network pool early. Remote commuted licenses are only returnedto the network pool once they have expired.

The Process

Generate Locking Code on remote PC

Send locking code to network server

Validate locking code and generate commuted licenses on the server

Send licenses files to the remote PC

Install licenses on the remote PC

Checking out a Commute License for a Remote PC

On the remote PC

Ensure that the contents of the \Sentinel RMS Utilities\Remote Commute folder are on the PC.1.

Run wrcommute.exe from the \Sentinel RMS Utilities\Remote Commute folder.2.

On the ‘Get Locking Code’ tab you will see the ‘Current locking code string’ displayed. Select the ‘Save to file’option, enter a suitable name for the file i.e. <pcname>.txt and select the Save button.

3.

Send the locking code text file to the person who will have access to the network server.4.

On the server

Run wcommute.exe on the server.5.

Select the Edgecam_Commute feature.6.

In the ‘Enter number of days until the commuter authorization expires’ field enter the number of days yourequire. Note that the default is the maximum of 30 days.

7.

Select the ‘Check out authorization for remote machine’ option.8.

Select the Check Out button. Note that when commuting licenses you must always check out theEdgecam_Commute license.

9.

The ‘Locking Code for Remote Machine’ dialog will be displayed. Select the ‘Get Locking Code for remotemachine from file’ option, browse for the file supplied from the remote PC and then OK.

10.

The Remote Commuter Licensing dialog will be displayed.11.

Specify a location and name of the authorization file for the license.12.

Repeat steps 6 to 13 for each of the product features (licenses) that you require. A tick mark will be displayedagainst a license that has been checked out.

13.

When all licenses have been checked out, select the Exit from the File menu.14.

Send the authorization files to the remote computer.15.

On the remote PC

Run wrcommute.exe from the \Sentinel RMS Utilities\Remote Commute folder.16.

Select the ‘Install Remote Authorization Code’’ tab and then the ‘Get remote authorization code(s) from file’option

17.

Browse for the authorization files that were generated on the network server and select the Install button for each ofthem.

First switch back to the Ethernet Adaptor (MAC address) that was active on generating the authorization code, ifthis is no longer active.

18.

This may have occurred on a laptop with a wireless connection option in addition to the standard network card, forexample. Separately install licences for each network connection if required. Note that this will consume multiplesets of licenses from the server, therefore consideration for other users should be given.

When all authorization files are installed, select Exit from the File menu.19.

The commuted licenses are now installed. Select the ‘Select Network Key’ option in the CLS menu and the serverfrom which the commute licenses were taken will be displayed. Select the server and OK.

20.

Select the ‘Configure Network Licenses’ option in the CLS menu and then the licenses that you wish to use.21.

Run Edgecam.22.

License Monitoring

The allocation and usage of the Edgecam licenses can be monitored on the server or any client PC on the subnet.

Run wlmadmin.exe from the \Sentinel RMS\Sentinel RMS Utilities\Administer and Monitor folder.

Select your server which will be listed under Subnet Servers. The product licenses will be listed under the server name bytheir product codes.

It is recommended that you also view the table of product codes cross-referenced against product descriptions, so that youcan monitor the licenses by their name. This table is provided in the help file Product License Table.chm, in the folder \Sentinel RMS\Documentation\Edgecam Help for Sentinel RMS. The table is also duplicated within this help file.

The image above shows the 3 main areas of interest:

Area 1. – The server name

Area 2 – The product licenses. In this particular case we can see that User 1 is using the EN4CY-X (Edgecam AdvancedTurning License) Note that the man symbol only appears against a license when that license is being used.

If a license has been specified but no Edgecam applications are running on a client PC the license will not be shown as inuse.

Area 3 – The license statistics. For the license selected, this area lists the total number, number in use, and number thatare commuted.

Edgecam License cross-reference chart

The Edgecam licenses in use can be monitored by the wlmadmin.exe utility when using the Sentinel RMS networklicensing. The following tables cross-reference the product codes with their associated product names.

Edgecam System Licenses

Milling

ENEE0-0 Edgecam Entry Milling

EN330-0 Edgecam Milling

EN3M0-0 Edgecam Advanced Milling

ENSM0-P Edgecam Professional Milling

Turning

EN302-0 Edgecam Entry Turning

EN20C-0 Edgecam Turning

EN4CY-X Edgecam Advanced Turning

EN4BC-X Edgecam Professional Turning

Production

ENEEE-0 Edgecam Entry Production

EN0PP-0 Edgecam Production

ENPPP-0 Edgecam Advanced Production

ENPRO-0 Edgecam Professional

Edgecam Part Modeler

ENPM0-0 Edgecam Part Modeler

Wire Erosion

EN3W0-0 Wire Erosion System

Communications

EN000-D Communications

Edgecam Module Licenses

ENSM0-S Solid Machinist for Parasolid

ENSM0-I Solid Machinist for Inventor

ENSM0-M Solid Machinist Max

ENSM0-G Solid Machinist for Granite

ENSM0-A Solid Machinist for ACIS

ENSM0-C Solid Machinist for CATIA

ENSTR-M Strategy Manager

ENPSM-0 Solid CADCAM

EN040-S 4 Axis Simultaneous Milling

EN050-S 5 Axis Simultaneous Milling

EN000-H IGES Healing

ENPRB-0 Edgecam Probing

Edgecam Educational Licenses

ENEDU-0 Edgecam Educational

ENEDU-S Edgecam Solid Machinist for Education

ENEDU-5 5-Axis Simultaneous Milling for Education

Moving Licences to a New Server

Note that this procedure should only be carried out if absolutely necessary.

To move the keyless licences to a new server you obtain a new keyfile for the new server, and repeat the server setup onthe new server.

You first need to remove the licences from your old server, which generates 'LMrevocationticket' files. You submit theseto your reseller, who will then return you the new keyfile.

Note that you cannot revert back to using the original server.

Follow this procedure:

On all the server's client PC's, remove the licences.1.

Ensure any unexpired commuted licences are checked in.2.

You now start to generate the 'revocation password', for later use.

Run the file:

.....\Security Key\Network License Servers\Sentinel RMS\Sentinel RMS Utilities\Administer andMonitor\wlmadmin.exe

You should have copied the folder onto the server from the Edgecam installation DVD, as part of the keyless serversetup.

3.

In the window that opens click Tools menu Generate Revocation Password.4.

Into the Password box type edgecam123 and click the Generate button.5.

For the Location specify the folder:

<OS Drive Letter>:\Program Files\Common Files\SafeNet Sentinel\Sentinel LM Server\WinNT

6.

Click Save. In your specified folder you will now have the file sntlpassword.dat, which needs to be present for therevoke to succeed.

7.

Now the password is generated you can start to revoke the licences - run wlmadmin again.8.

In the Subnet Servers list expand your server to see its licences. Right-click on a licence and in the shortcut menuclick Revoke Licence.

9.

In the dialog that opens, enter the Revocation Password of edgecam123, that you generated earlier. Set Numberof Licences to Revoke to the number of licences you have in the licence.

10.

10.

Click Revoke and click Yes in the confirmation dialog.11.

Click the Save button. In the Save dialog, to the end of the 'File name' add the name of the licence you arerevoking and click Save.

12.

If you look in WlmAdmin you will now see that the license is still listed but the total number of licenses is set to 0.

Right-click on the licence, as in step 9,  and in the shortcut menu that opens click Remove Feature.

13.

Repeat steps 9 to 13 for every licence.14.

Send your saved LMrevocationticket files to your Reseller. You could also include a generated lock code for thenew server.

15.

On receiving back the keyfile for the new server, repeat the server installation on the new server. Then re-configurethe clients to use the new server (remembering to update the lshost file to reference the IP address or name of thenew server).

16.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Edgecam Sentinel RMS™ Keyless Licensing supported on Novell networks?

No.

What server platforms are supported?

Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP, Windows 2003 Server.

What happens if my server goes down?

In the event of losing connection to the server a grace period allowing 8 hours use of Edgecam within 1 day ensures thatyou can carry on working with Edgecam.

What is the grace period set to and can it be configured?

The grace period is set to 8 hours access to Edgecam to be used within 1 day of connection to the server being lost. Thegrace period settings cannot be changed.

What network protocol does Sentinel RMS™ use?

Sentinel RMS™ keyless network licensing uses the UDP/IP protocol.

What is the lshost file used for?

The lshost file lists the server(s) that the client PC can connect to. This file is saved to the \cam folder of the Edgecaminstallation. Using an lshost file speeds up connection to the server defined in the lshost file. The servers can be defined bytheir computer name or IP address in the lshost file.

If I have commuted license but am still connected to the network, am I using the commuted license or a licensefrom the server?

The commuted licenses take precedence so that only one instance of the license(s) is used.

Can I see a log file of license activity?

Yes, a file named lservsta. Note that this file is in a raw format. The filename and its location can be changed inwlmadmin.exe. Right mouse click over the server name and select Change Log Filename.

Can I use keyless licensing across a Wide Area Network (WAN)?

Yes. Ensure that the appropriate access through routers and firewalls is configured.

What port does Sentinel RMS communicate through?

The default port is 5093.

Can I return a commuted license back in the pool early?

Yes.

Can I return a remote commute license back in the pool early?

No.

How do I update my product licenses at maintenance renewal?

At maintenance renewal a new keyfile will be sent to for updating your licences.

Use wlmadmin.exe to update. Just use "Add Feature" - you do not have to "Remove all Features" first. In addition any newlicenced functionality you may have purchased is added.

How can I test connection to the keyless licenses?

Use the Select Network Key option to confirm that the client PC can see the server that the licenses are installed on.

What is the name of the Sentinel RMS Licence Manager Service?

Sentinel LM

What is the name of the NetHASP Licence Manager Service?

HASP Loader.

NetHASP - Installation Process

Choose a machine to be the server.1.

Fit the NetHASP network key to the appropriate port (Parallel or USB) on the server.2.

Optionally Install Edgecam on the server.3.

Load the Network Licence Server.4.

NetHASP - Loading the Network Licence Server

Optionally follow this procedure on the licence server, as part of the NetHASP Server Setup.

Insert the Edgecam installation DVD, and run:

Edgecam installation DVD\Security Key\Network License Servers\NetHASP\install\lmsetup.exe

1.

Now follow the on-screen prompts. You will be prompted for the language, installation folder and so on.2.

You will be prompted whether you want the licence server to run as an application or service.3.

After setup, the licence server will start, and offer licences until the service or application is stopped.

For information on starting and stopping services, and auto-running services on startup, consult your windowsdocumentation.

Note that to stop the application you must use the Exit option, rather than the red cross in the top right hand corner of thedialog. After closing the application you see a message that 'Unloading the NetBIOS protocol could take up to twominutes. During that time user can still Login.

NetSentinel - Server Setup

Choose a machine to be the server.1.

Fit the NetSentinel security key to a parallel port on the server.2.

Optionally install Edgecam on the server.3.

If you will not be installing Edgecam on the server, install the necessary Sentinel Driver and Windows licenceserver.

4.

NetSentinel - Loading the Windows Licence Server

Optionally follow this procedure on the licence server, as part of the  NetSentinel Server Setup.

Create a folder called NSRVGX.1.

Into this folder copy the file:

Edgecam Installation DVD\Security Key\Network LicenceServers\NetSentinel\Install\NSRVGX.EXE

2.

Now run this file with the command:

nsrvgx.exe /MS:1

Optionally use the additional switches:

/DN:<name> Specifies the licence server's name. This is only appropriate to

installations where there is more than one security key on the same

network. Client PCs can then choose the server to connect to by this

name.

Note that only the first seven characters of the name are recognised

by the software as being unique. Names with more than seven

characters will be truncated.

Only alphanumeric characters i.e. A-Z, 0-9 can be used in

specifying the department name. If an invalid character is used the

following message 'ERROR: Invalid character in DN: Option' will be

displayed.

/ST Enables 'strict timeout'. Licences that are not used for 10 minutes are

removed and made available to other users

3.

The Windows Licence Server will be loaded and this may take a few seconds while it searches the network for all Sentinelsecurity keys. This is to ensure that there are no other security keys already in use with the same department name.

Installing and Removing the Sentinel Driver

Version 5.41 driver

The Sentinel key driver is automatically installed as part of the main Edgecam installation process.

However if you are setting up a machine to be a licence server, using a NetSentinel key and without an Edgecaminstallation, you will need to manually install the driver.

To install the earlier driver (non-Windows Vista):

Start the machine and login with Administrator rights.1.

Run the file:

Edgecam Installation DVD\Security Key\Drivers\Sentinel\installed\setupx86.exe

2.

In the dialog that opens  select Functions, Install Sentinel Driver and follow the instructions.3.

Restart the machine.4.

If you need to remove this driver (see below), repeat this procedure, but this time selecting Remove Sentinel Driver fromthe Functions menu. 

Latest driver

You need to install the latest driver if you have:

installed Edgecam on Windows Vista,

or encountered problems and been asked to upgrade by your Support Engineer.

To do this:

Remove the earlier driver - see above.1.

Insert the Edgecam installation DVD.2.

Browse to the folder:

\Security Keys\Drivers\Sentinel\Version 7.4.0

3.

Run Sentinel Protection Installer 7.4.0.exe and follow the on-screen instructions.4.

If you need to remove this driver:

Click Windows' Start menu Control Panel Add or Remove Programs.1.

Locate Sentinel Protection Installer 7.4.0.2.

Click the Change/Remove button and follow the on-screen instructions.3.

The latest driver supports:

X86 and 64 bit PCs

Windows XP

Windows Vista

Keyless Client PC Setup

Once a keyless licence server has been set up, follow this procedure on client PCs of a keyless networking licensingsystem:

Install Edgecam and/or Edgecam Part Modeler from the Edgecam Installation DVD.1.

This step is not essential but saves time later on by specifying the server, so it does not have to be searched for.

Copy the file:

Edgecam installation DVD\Sentinel RMS\Sample lshost file\lshost

To this folder on the client PC:

c:\program files\edgecam\cam

(Substituting 'c:\program files\edgecam' if the installation folder is non-standard.)

2.

Open the lshost file in a text editor and replace the 'servername' on line 1 with the name or IP address of yourlicence server.

3.

In the Windows Notification area (usually at the bottom of thescreen) right-click on the CLS icon and in the shortcut menuclick Set License Server Name.

In the dialog that opens, make sure that Server Name is Blank(delete the entry if necessary - this may have been left in placefrom a previous hardware key setup, for example).

4.

Select a Network Key.5.

Select licenses.6.

NetHASP – editing and installing the configuration file

To define which key you want to get Edgecam licenses from you need to configure and use a file called nethasp.ini. Thisshould always be used as it ensures quick and direct access to the key that you want to use.

Copy the sample nethasp.ini in the \Security Key\Network License Servers\NetHASP\Configuration folder on theEdgecam DVD to the \windows\system32 folder of the PC.

The sample nethasp.ini file contains the following text:

[nh_common]

;; This NetHASP.INI file is configured to TCPIP.;; Please enter the address of the machine which the NetHASP key is connected to;

nh_tcpip = enabled[nh_tcpip]

nh_server_addr = xxx.xxx.x.xxx ; IP addresses of all the NetHASP

; Unlimited addresses and multiple

;

; IP address:      192.114.176.65; Local Hostname:  ftp.aladdin.co.il 

Edit nethasp.ini and enter the IP address (of the PC on which the NetHASP key is installed) in place of xxx.xxx.x.xxx onthe line that begins nh_server_addr.

Save the .ini file accepting the changes that you have made.

NetSentinel - Naming the Licence Server

Your network may feature multiple named NetSentinel key servers, the names being created on set up using the'/DN:<name>' switch.

On a client PC you can then select the server to obtain licences from by name:

Click on the Set Server Name button in Edgecam Utilities to show this dialog:1.

Type in the Server Name.2.

Click on OK. 

3.

Note that only the first seven characters of the name are recognised by the software as being unique. Names with more than

seven characters will be truncated.

Only alphanumeric characters i.e. A-Z, 0-9 can be used in specifying the department name. If an invalid character isused the following message 'ERROR: Invalid character in DN: Option' will be displayed.

Connecting to the Server

Once the server has been set up you can configure client PCs to obtain their licences from it.

In the Windows Notification area (usually at the bottom of the screen)right-click on the CLS icon and in the shortcut menu click SelectNetwork Key.

Select Network Key is a useful diagnostic tool for testing whether aclient PC can detect an Edgecam network key.

1.

The utility lists the first of each type of Edgecam network key (including a  Sentinel RMS™ keyless 'key') that itfinds. Now select the key that you wish to connect to.

2.

Now go on to select licences.3.

Selecting and Removing Licences

Once the server has been setup, and you have connected the client PC to the server,  you set up the client to use particularlicences on the server.

(Once Edgecam is running, and using the licence, the licence becomes locked and cannot be used by other clients (theserver can have multiple instances of a licence).)

Click Windows' Start menu All Programs User Licences (in a typical installation).

Alternatively, in the Windows Notification area (usually at the bottom of the screen) right-click on the CLS iconand in the shortcut menu click Configure Network Licences.

1.

In the dialog click on a licence to select it and click the Select or Remove buttons as appropriate (left hand listshows the selected licences, the right hand list shows the removed licences.

You can:

Double-click items to select or remove them.

Use standard multiple selection methods, for example shift-click  on a pair of licences to select themtogether with the licences between, or ctrl-click on a key to add it to the existing selections.

2.

Note the Update Expiry box shows when you can no longer use the licences programmed in your security key toaccess software updates. Security key must be reprogrammed to extend the update expiry date.

3.

If the installation program detects that the update expiry date for the security key is earlier than the date for thesoftware a warning message is issued.

"Your ability to load new software updates has expired. This software will not run unless your security key is updated

or replaced. Press OK to continue with Install or press Cancel to exit".

Troubleshooting

CLS has not been Started or is not Running

Removing the Network Security Key

No Security Key Found

Problems with Security Key Drivers

Client Licence Server is Not Running

You might see an error dialog saying:

'Client Licence Server is not running!'

To fix this simply click the Windows' Start menu Startup CLS.

Removing the Network Security Key

If the security key has been removed from the Licence Server, and a user tries to access an Edgecam application, thisdialog will be displayed:

If the security key is removed from the Licence Server while an Edgecam application is running, the following dialog willbe displayed after approximately three minutes.

If you replace the security key and click on Retry Connection, then you can continue. Alternatively you can close theapplication by clicking on Close Application.

The dialog text may vary from the text shown here, depending on the actual problem.

No Security Key Found

This message may be displayed for one of several reasons:

The Licence Server has not been installed

The security key is not attached to the Licence Server

There is a fault with the parallel/USB port on the Licence Server, or the port is disabled.

An incorrect security key name has been specified in the Utilities program.

The server's firewall is blocking the licence requests (try exempting the service in the Firewall settings).

Problems with Security Key Drivers

The security key supplied with your Edgecam software will be one of these types:

Single user (standalone) keys

MemoHASP (white parallel key)

HASP4-Time 4 (blue parallel key)

NetSentinel (green parallel key)

Sentinel SuperPro (blue parallel key)

HASP4-Time 4 (black USB key)

Network keys

HASP4-Net (Red Parallel or USB key).

For each security key, a driver is installed and configured automatically by the Edgecam installation program.

In the unlikely event that a driver has not been installed correctly or has been reconfigured, the security key may fail. Thefollowing sections describe how to add and remove the various security key devices.

Installing and Removing the HASP Driver

Installing and Removing the Sentinel Driver

Installing and Removing the HASP Driver

Version 4.96 Driver

The HASP key driver is automatically installed as part of the main Edgecam installation process, from the folder '\SecurityKeys\Drivers\HASP\Installed' on the installation DVD.

To remove this driver run the file:

\Security Keys\Drivers\HASP\Installed\haspinst.exe -r 

Latest driver

You need to install the latest driver if you have:

installed Edgecam on Windows Vista,

or encountered problems and been asked to upgrade by your Support Engineer.

To do this:

Remove the earlier driver (see above).1.

Insert the Edgecam installation DVD2.

Browse to the \Security Keys\Drivers\HASP\Version 5.22 folder3.

Run HASPUserSetup.exe and follow the on-screen instructions.4.

If you need to remove this HASP Driver:

Select Windows' Start menu Control Panel Add or Remove Programs.1.

Locate the HASP HL Device Driver2.

Select the Change/Remove button and follow the on-screen instructions.3.

The latest driver supports:

X86 and 64 bit PCs

Windows XP

Windows Vista

Restoring Factory Settings

If a work session is interrupted and/or the application fails, the Edgecam temporary files may be corrupted. This can causeadverse affects during the next Edgecam work session. If your Edgecam installation appears to be unstable, the resetting offactory defaults will delete any settings that may have been corrupted.

 To reset Edgecam settings

Click Windows' Start menu Edgecam Utilities .1.

Select the Factory Settings option.2.

 You should use the Factory Settings option if

a Edgecam toolbar or the browser can no longer be displayed

Edgecam will not start

Edgecam appears to be unstable

Programming the Edgecam Security Key

The Keyfile

Your Edgecam software installation pack includes an Edgecam standalone or multiple user network security key. Bothtypes of key are programmed using a ‘keyfile’ that contains encoded data representing the product licences and dateinformation specific to your security key.

Typically your Edgecam security key will be supplied pre-programmed, and the keyfile supplied at the installation stage isfor your safekeeping.

When you renew your annual Edgecam maintenance a new keyfile will be sent to you for the appropriate security keys.

This section describes the various methods of updating an Edgecam security key.

1.  From the Edgecam website

You can download the latest keyfile directly from the Edgecam website:

Select the 'Update Keyfile' option from the Help Menu in Edgecam. You are connected to the Edgecam website,automatically logged in, your keyfile downloaded and programmed into your key. Note that you will need to closeEdgecam and then re-start it for any new licences to take effect.

Note that this facility is unavailable under certain licensing schemes; if you have a 'Try and Buy' licence or you do nothave a Security Key fitted, for example.

2.  From the Edgecam website on a scheduled basis

You can schedule checks to made for your updated keyfile on the Edgecam website. If an updated keyfile is availableit is automatically downloaded and used to update your security key.

Start the Program Dongle utility and perform the checks as in option 3 below.  Check Automatically update licenceand complete the Check every ... days box.

Note that this facility is unavailable under certain licensing schemes; if you have a 'Try and Buy' licence or you do nothave a Security Key fitted, for example.

3.  Using the Edge Utilities program

Click Windows' Start menu All Programs Edgecam Utilities (in a standard Edgecam installation).1.

Click  the Program Dongle button .2.

Check that the panel is up-to-date and that the customer name is correct. If the customer name displayed is incorrectplease contact your reseller.

3.

Enter the location of the key file in the Keyfile field. Use the Browse button if necessary.4.

Press the Program button to reprogram your security key.5.

If you need to update more than one security key, attach the key to the parallel port and follow steps 1-2. Note that ifthe field in the dialog does not appear to be updating, click on the Refresh button.

4.  From a keyfile CD supplied by your reseller

Your reseller may send you a CD containing your keyfile(s) and when inserted into your CD drive it willautomatically run and program your key.

If you have multiple Edgecam keys, the CD may contain keyfiles for more than one key.

The Edge Security Key Programmer (programkey.exe) is used to program your key when you insert a keyfile CD or

select it from an email.

Programkey.exe can also be run manually from the \cam folder of your Edgecam installation. 

Figure 1 - Shows the Program Key utility after it has successfully updated a standalone key. 

5.  From a keyfile emailed to you

Your reseller may email your keyfile(s) to you. Check the server code for the key that you wish to program and thenselect its keyfile (*.one or *.tme file) from the email. Selecting the keyfile will enable the program key software to runand automatically program the key.

Setting the Network Location

The Network Location is a folder from which, in addition to the local installation folder, Edgecam can access these files:

Code Generators

Category PDIs (added to the list displayed by Custom, Run Executable command)

You set the Network Location to be a shared network folder; in which case:

the Network Location folder itself must be an Edgecam installation folder; with the local address of 'C:\ProgramFiles\Edgecam' for example.

every user can access Code Generators and PDIs without having to install them on every PC

users will only have read-only rights to network Code Generators and PDIs

there are advantages for version control - everyone is using the same version of a network Code Generator or PDI

To set the Network Location

Select from the Edgecam program group.1.

Select the Network Location option.

You can use a mapped network drive, such as f:\program files\Edgecam where f: is the mapped network drive, oruniversal names, such as \\pc1\ddrive\program files\Edgecam.

2.

There should not be a local and a network code generator that share the same name; as in this case only the local codegenerator can be accessed.

The Network Location will have to be re-specified after updating to a new release of Edgecam.

Modifying the Installation

There is a dedicated utility for modifying your installation.

You start this on Windows XP (for example) using the Add/Remove Programs option of the control panel.

You are offered these options:

Modify - Install or Uninstall individual components.

Note that to install a new component you will need the installation DVD.

Repair - Re-install all the installed components (if a file has been corrupted for example).

Remove - Uninstall all Edgecam components.

Note that for a complete uninstall you will also need to unistall the ECSQLEXPRESS SQL server instance. To dothis, from Add/Remove Programs in the Control Panel start by selecting Microsoft SQL Server 2005. Take carenot to remove any other server instances that may be installed.

This is the only way you should modify the installation. You should not uninstall by manually deleting files forexample.

User Option Disks

You may be supplied with a User Options Disk. This disk contains several files (specific to your installation) which maybe, for example:

Updated Keycode files

Code Generator files

PDIs

You can save Edge User Configuration data to a file on a local drive or to a floppy disk using the Backup/Restoreprogram. This program is executed from the User Options Disk button in the Edge Utilities program, available in theEdgecam program group.

Backing Up User Configuration Files

Restoring User Configuration Files

Backing Up User Configuration Files

Click on the User Options Disk button in Utilities:1.

Click on the Backup tab.2.

Select the Source and Target directories.3.

If you specify a floppy drive, make sure you have one or more formatted floppy disks available, ready to save thefiles onto.

4.

Click on Start to begin copying the files to their specified destination.5.

If the files occupy more than the available space on the destination (i.e. the disk is full), then you will be prompted tosupply the next disk or a new destination folder. If you Cancel this dialog, you are warned that the file is to be ignored andnot to be backed up.

Restoring User Configuration Files

Click the User Options Disk utilities button:1.

Click on the Restore tab.2.

Specify the Source and Target areas for the restore.3.

 If this conflicts with the contents of the file on the backup disk, then you are warned about the consequences ofcontinuing with the restore.

4.

Click on the Start button when you are ready to proceed with the restore process.5.

The files on the restore disk are then copied to the nominated area, each file being checked for corresponding destinationdisk space before the file is copied.

If there is not enough available disk space, then you are warned that the restore cannot be completed and the program willstop.

You will be asked to confirm any overwrites of existing file names.