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Follow the instructions below to install, transfer, configure, and activate a CAMWorks, CAMWorks Solids, CAMWorks ShopFloor, and/or a NESTINGWorks Standalone node-locked license. All licenses are generated by the developer, HCL Technologies. The “CAMWorks License Activation Guide” contains a more detailed list of instructions, which can be found by browsing the CAMWorks Customer Area (login required).

This setup procedure has 4 steps: (1) Install the ‘CAMWorks License Manager’, (2) Generate & submit the License Request File, (3) Activate the license, (4) Verify the license. Follow the steps below.

Step 1: Install the CAMWorks License Manager

Standalone node-locked licenses are licensed to a single client computer/workstation that is using CAMWorks, CAMWorks Solids, CAMWorks ShopFloor, and/or NESTINGWorks. Only this computer can utilize the license, because it will be locked to its MAC address. While setting up or making changes within the CAMWorks License Manager, you must be running as an administrator!

1. Ensure the ‘CAMWorks License Manager’ is installed on the client computer/workstation that is running CAMWorks. If it is not, please install CAMWorks. The installation of CAMWorks will also install the ‘CAMWorks License Manager’. Please see the ‘CAMWorks Installation Guide’ for details.
2. Launch the ‘CAMWorks License Manager’ as Administrator (Right-click and select 'Run as Administrator'). If prompted, a dialog box with the options of Wizard or License Manager, select the License Manager option.

Step 2: Generate & submit the License Request File

1. Launch the ‘CAMWorks License Manager’ as Administrator (Right-click and select 'Run as Administrator'). If prompted, a dialog box with the options of Wizard or License Manager, select the License Manager option.
2. Navigate to the License Setup tab and set the License Method to "Nodelocked (Standalone)".
3. Note the displayed Host Name. This is the name of the computer that will host the license
4. Note the displayed HostID. This is the Physical/MAC Address of the computer the license will be generated for and will only function on this machine
5. Click the "Request License…" button and the license request form will appear.

3. Complete the form with valid contact information. The company specified needs to match the company name that was on your purchase order. This information is used to verify the purchase. The license will be sent to the email addresses specified. Check the box to approve the Privacy Policy.
4. Click the “Open in Windows Explorer” button. This will capture the computer’s HostID, generate the License Request File, and save it in the path/folder where the ‘CAMWorks License Manager’ was installed. The default location is C:\CWLicenseManager.

5. Attach this License Request File to an email and send it to: Gt.register@hcltech.com. To help expedite the license, please specify your supplied CPD number in the subject of the email. It is also recommended to provide licensing with the type of bundle this request is for (CAMWorks Standard, Milling Pro, Turning Pro, Premium, etc.) as well as any additional purchased add-ons (3 Axis VoluMill, Virtual Machine Pro/Premium, PrimeTurning, etc.). This can help HCL licensing when they cross-check the request to the order.
6. Click the "OK" button to close/exit the ‘CAMWorks License Manager’.

Step 3: Activate the license

A representative from HCL Technologies CAMWorks Licensing Department will send an email containing the license to the email addresses provided above.

1. When the license file (.lic) is received via email, save the license file into the location where the ‘CAMWorks License Manager’ was installed. The default location is: C:\CWLicenseManger
   
2. Launch the ‘CAMWorks License Manager’ as Administrator (Right-click and select 'Run as Administrator'). If prompted, a dialog box with the options of Wizard or License Manager, select the License Manager option.
3. Navigate to the License Setup tab. Select the ‘Node locked (Standalone)’ radio button option. Then click the "Browse…" button.
   

4. Highlight the .lic file and click Open.
   
5. Click the "Apply" button.
   
6. Navigate to the Status tab. Verify the Authorization status is prompting: Succeeded. Additionally, it should display a license type of Node locked (standalone), the CPD number, and/or the CAMWorks Serial Number.

Step 4: Verify the license

It is a good idea to review and verify the license modules and dates.

1. Verify the licensed modules and dates by navigating to the Authorized Modules tab. This will list all the information with respect to the purchased license, such as the modules it will activate, the support (USP) expiry date, and the license duration. Should the listed modules or dates be incorrect, please contact us at support@hawkridgesys.com. The date displayed for the Support (USP) expiry date indicates that any version/service pack released prior to this date will license successfully. It also indicates the date when access to technical support benefits expires.
   
2. Click the OK button to close and exit the license manager.

Troubleshooting

If any issues occur, please try the troubleshooting options below:

• Ensure the license manager is launched as administrator when configuring/modifying license settings.
• Check the license duration date.
• Check the Support/USP expiry date vs. the date required for each version/service pack of installed software.
• Verify the Host ID on the matches that computers Physical Address/MAC Address.

For additional support, existing customers can submit a ticket or new customers can contact Hawk Ridge Systems.